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FEATURED PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATION
Philadelphia Shambhala Meditation Center
The Center will host a morning meditation to mark the International Day of Peace from 7 to 7:45 am and 8:00 to 8:45 am. The Center invites newcomers & experienced meditators alike. During the 8 am sitting, teachers will provide guided meditation instruction.
2030 Sansom St, 3rd floor, Philadelphia
http://philadelphia.shambhala.org/
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Peace Day - Philly 2011
will be offering the following free events
on Wednesday, September 21:
- Peace Talks -
in Partnership with
Drexel U's Office of International Programs
Creese Student Center, Drexel University
3210 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
1:00pm-2:30pm - Creative Peacemaking: Rebuilding Communities, Healing Identities
Sharon Katz, M.A., S. African Musician/Humanitarian
Dean Ravizza, Ph.D., Salisbury University
with Heidi West, M.A., Office of International Programs
From music in South Africa to sport in Northern Uganda, speakers will discuss creative, culturally responsive ways to re-build communities & heal identities post-conflict., as well as developing and encouraging identities of Peace.
3:00-4:30pm - Peace Visions: A World Free of Nuclear Threats & Small-Arms Menace
William H. Hartung, Ph.D., New America Foundation
Jacqueline Reich, Ph.D., Chestnut Hill College
with Ed Aguilar, J.D., Project for Nuclear Awareness
Dr. Hartung, an international expert on the world arms trade, will discuss current arms policy and the nuclear dilemma facing the world. Dr. Reich will present "The Vision of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty-- How Can We Make It a Reality?"
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- Bridges to Peace: A Special Evening of Music
& Dialogue with Intercultural Journeys -
7:30pm
Ethical Society of Philadelphia
1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Philadelphia Orchestra cellist & Intercultural Journeys Co-Founder Udi Bar-David, along with other world class musicians & audience members, will explore how the experience of music can open up opportunities for greater tolerance, connection & understanding between groups in conflict. For more about Intercultural Journeys, click here
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OTHER PEACE EVENTS, WEEK OF SEPT. 19TH:
Sept. 20 l Rotary Club-North Phila. Madrugadores
7:00pm - Benefit Concert for Peace
For more information, click here
Sept. 20 | St. Joseph's University: Public Forum
11:30am-12:45pm - Discussion led by Ed Aguilar
of PNA about the negative effects nuclear weapons have on the environment and human health.
Sept. 23 | Temple U.: Students Dissent for Peace
3:00-4:30pm - Student led discussion on how to protect the earth from nuclear dangers.
For more information on these 2 programs, go to:
Project for Nuclear Awareness
"It isn't rage, anger, violence that's going to
change the world. We need tools that are
different - knowledge and understanding.
What you do every day really does make a difference."
- Dr. Jane Goodall
U.N. Messenger of Peace
