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International Day of Peace: September 21, 2009. "There has never been a network of Peace Makers on Earth; at one time, of one heart, of one mind, of single source and single purpose....until NOW” – Master Teacher.



International Day Of Peace September 21, 2010

International Day of Peace

The holiest of all the spots on earth is
where an ancient hatred has become a present love."

Watch the slide show: "My Heart is Beating in the Peace of God"

Drawn from the deep recesses of the mind through the wisdom of a moment of inner listening to the Voice of God, is an experience A Course In Miracles calls a “Holy Instant”. It lies past the doctrinal debates of established religion, beyond the conceptual controversy, at the core of every scientific discovery, at the heart of every theology.  It is simply a purity of spiritual experience that is the essence of all religion.

In this experience lies the intimacy of true communication, the healing essence of love, the creativity of the mind, the converting nature of unifying thought, and the recognition of the Oneness of Creation. It is this experience of the singularity of peace for which humanity yearns. It extends beyond all religious boundaries and yet is derived from an action of stillness that enlightened teachers have always taught.

The peace of enlightened mind is discovered through the wisdom of listening to the Voice of God in a personal necessity to see differently and through our individual urgent desire for freedom from conflict.  The acceptance of our personal responsibility for what we see empowers our commitment to view our neighbor in a new light of shared forgiveness. For peace is union, if it be of God.

A Course In Miracles is a revolutionary curriculum designed to catalyze a paradigm shift in human consciousness through the individual discovery of the Peace of God realized through active listening to the ’Holy Instant’.  The path to peace lies within and will be found only through a commitment to listening anew in the quiet of the heart and mind. He wants you to hear His Voice. He gave It to you to be heard.  It is the world you see and experience that prevents you from hearing.  

This course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught.  It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love’s presence, which is your natural inheritance.  The opposite of love is fear, but what is all-encompassing can have no opposite. 

This course can therefore be summed up very simply in this way:

Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God.

The sole purpose of A Course In Miracles is to bring the peace of enlightenment through the transformation of mind.

September 21, is the day declared by the United Nations General Assembly, as the International Day of Peace, a day devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. Join us in extending your light to all the world.

Please support International Day of Peace by helping us raise awareness of the event. Share this message with everyone you know. You are responsible for the world you see, change your mind and the world will be transformed. (View Slide Show)

A Course In Miracles International is in accord with the goal of International Day of Peace. Our Mission is: “To advance a vision for all people on earth of our Divine Purpose to be united in peace and love with all humanity in the recognition of our oneness and equality in the sight of God.”

Until now, we have been content with band-aid solutions. (the proverbial rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic) We have sought for worldly ‘solutions’, both political and personal that have led to either more problems or merely a change in the form of the problem.  Neither of which answered the underlying cause of the problem.

"Peace is the bridge that everyone will cross, to leave this world behind.
But peace begins within the world perceived as different, and leading from this fresh perception to the gate of Heaven and the way beyond."

(ACIM ~ Lesson 200)

God only gives. A universal theology is impossible but a universal experience is not only possible but necessary. No matter your path our purpose is to join and share our light with the world.


 

International Day of Peace
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 Peace Articles:
Give Peace A Chance by Devavan
The Miracle of Peace - A Interview with Alejandra Klaric
Is Peace Another Utopia? by Alfredo Sfeir-Younis
Waging Peace
by Lynne Twist

Inspirational Peace Scroll: Jesus Is Speaking

Share our IDP E-Cards: "My Heart is Beating in the Peace of God"
ESPAÑOL: "
El-Corazón-del-Dios"

"I Want The Peace Of God"   English - Spanish - German - Dutch - Polish




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The Peace Alliance

FAQ The IDP Vigil

IDP Vigil Commitments

UN Peace Day and NGO Links

There is no peace except the peace of God
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


What is a "Vigil"?


A Vigil is a period of "watch" or "wakefulness." In the context of the International Day of Peace Vigil, it could be done in the form of prayer, meditation or other form of spiritual observance with an objective on peace awareness. It could also be a commitment to peaceful thoughts and acts of kindness and love throughout the day.

Why a "24-hour vigil"?

The Vigil corresponds with The United Nations resolution that calls for entire day of global cease-fire and non-violence and invites "all nations and peoples to honor the cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day". A global day-long Vigil focused on peace would be a powerful force in promoting the cessation of violence and creating a more peaceful state among peoples.

What is the meaning of "peace" in the context of the Vigil?

The International Day of Peace has a very tangible goal of a day-long period and global cease-fire. The cessation of conflict for that day is one form of peace. The resolution also states, however, that the day should be focused on strengthening the ideals of peace and alleviating tensions and causes of conflict among peoples and governments. In its broader sense, it is more than just alleviating violence, peace is an internal state of concord and tranquility.

How can my group participate in the Vigil?

Groups are asked to participate by focusing the group's awareness on the cessation of violent conflict throughout the world and in promoting peaceful behavior for the entire 24 hour period on 21 September 2003.  The group may wish to observe the Vigil by designating different individuals at different times to pray, meditate or otherwise celebrate the day in that group's house of worship or other suitable places.

How could I, as an individual, participate?

An individual could participate in many different ways. She/he might perform a day-long prayer, meditation or fast. One might also complete his/her daily Vigil by keeping an awareness of peace in all daily activities and by striving to think peaceful and loving thoughts throughout the day.

Can I still participate if I cannot
commit to a 24-hour period?


Yes. Not everyone will be able to commit to a 24-hour duration. Do whatever you can while keeping the goals of the Vigil in mind.

UN Peace Day
Email: info@idpvigil.com
Website:
http://www.idpvigil.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


UN

UNITED NATIONS and NGO Links
 

UNITED NATIONS, Department of Public Information
UN Peace Day
www.un.org/events/peaceday

NGO International Day of Peace Committee
InternationalDayofPeace.org/ngo.htm

International Day of Peace Vigil
IDPvigil.com

International Day of Peace


International Day of Peace Ecard
themiracletimes

World Peace Prayer Society
worldpeace.org/peaceday.html

Peace One Day
PeaceOneDay.org

Pathways To Peace
PathwaysToPeace.org


New Horizons for Learning
Newhorizons.org/future/king2.htm

We The Peoples Initiative
WeThePeoples.org

We, The World
WeTheWorld.org

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