Join us as we celebrate the International Day of Peace
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 17:18
 Today is the International Day of Peace. What are you going to do about it? (tell the Dalai Lama Center) The International Day of Peace is a day where people around the world can mark their personal – as well as the planet's – progress towards peace. At the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit, the Dalai Lama spoke of the importance of focusing on our own peace. This, for His Holiness, must be addressed before we can begin to work on the rest of the world. "Ultimately, peace – world peace – very much starts with inner peace," he said. "Once we create such a compassionate sort of community or sort of family, then the next generation will come from that kind of society." The Dalai Lama Center invites you to celebrate this Day of Peace in your own way. It can be as simple as lighting a candle, or just sitting in silent meditation. Or it can involve getting your co-workers, organization, community or government engaged in a large event. The impact of millions of people in all parts of the world coming together for one day of peace is immense. We here at the Center are also doing our part to promote both personal and world peace. We are continuing to develop a host of programs, all of which build on the Dalai Lama’s vision of kindness and interconnectedness that aim to make a difference in people’s lives. If you'd like to help support the Center as we work towards putting compassion into action, please take a moment to give.      |
