Lifebridge
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YOU ARE INVITED to a Vigil to observe the United Nations International Day of Peace (IDP) at the Lifebridge Sanctuary in Rosendale NY, on Sunday September 21, 2008. IDP is a day when people around the world of different religious and spiritual traditions gather LOCALLY in vigils for peace. The Day has been observed by the United Nations and by community groups all over the world since 1981.
JOIN the CIRCLE in Rosendale at 1:45 pm for a start at 2:00 pm sharp.
SPEAK your PEACE during this gathering, as we sit in a circle, there will be time for all participants to share their hopes and thoughts about peace and cultures of peace.
SEND your PRAYER or reflection on PEACE to us in advance by email or post. We will display it at the vigil and post it on the Lifebridge website.
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Sunday September 21, 2008, 2:00 – 4:00pm
We will be starting at 2:00 pm sharp – please be seated by 2:00.
The Lifebridge Sanctuary
333 Mountain Road, Rosendale, NY 12472
845-338-6418 info@
This event jointly sponsored by Lifebridge Foundation & Dhammakaya Foundation
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Lifebridge Foundation is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations
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Peace Begins With Ourselves,
Living In Harmony With One Another
And With The Earth
What: The International Day of Peace (Peace Day) was established in 1981 by the United Nations as an annual observance of global non-violence and ceasefire. Every year, people in all parts of the world honor peace in various ways on Peace Day.
When: Annually, 21 September — International Day of Peace (Peace Day).
Where: At United Nations Headquarters and in local communities all over the planet.
Why: Peace Day is celebrated locally to remember that our highest goal is to build cultures of peace. It is a day to energize Peace as an ideal. The United Nations resolution calling on the peoples of the world to observe Peace Day states: The Day should be like a constantly pealing bell, reminding all that our permanent commitment, above all interests or differences of any kind, is to peace.
How: Peace Day is observed around the world in a multitude of ways. Many communities observe a minute of silence at 12 noon. Religious and spiritual communities hold Vigils to pray, meditate and reflect on the deeper meaning of peace. Schools hold special assemblies dedicated to peace.
PEACE DAY AT LIFEBRIDGE SANCTUARY
Rosendale
All are invited to join a Vigil at Lifebridge Sanctuary, 333 Mountain Road, Rosendale from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Throughout the 2 hours, a bell will be sounded every 15 minutes and prayers for peace will be offered from representatives of different spiritual traditions. The significance of the day will be introduced by representatives of the sponsor organizations: Lifebridge Foundation and Dhammakaya Foundation. There will be an open circle discussion for participants to share their thoughts about Peace and a Culture of Peace. The event will conclude with a group meditation led by Thai Buddhists from the Dhammakaya Foundation.
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Individuals and Nations, acting in concert, DO make a difference
in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future.
Through co-operation, we manifest the essential Spirit that unites us amidst our diverse ways.
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