Global Link SOPP, May 17 2009

Symphony of Peace Prayers May 17 2009, Worldwide!

Some of the latest updates, SOPP 2009 overseas. Ceremonies and Global prayer links, the numbers are growing still ! to our delight. Join the international network of prayers, on May 17.

USA, Queens New York  For information  View this photo

Assisi, Italy   Sinfonia di Preghiere di pace, Assisi SOPP, facebook

South and North America 

Argentina:  In Buenos Aires contact: Mare Cazau marcazau1@yahoo.com.ar, Andrea Solana mugennaruai@yahoo.com.ar or Adriana Lukak adrianalukac@yahoo.com.ar, in Cordoba contact: Daniel Morales daniimorales@yahoo.es, in San Martin de los Andes contact: Juan Chistick chistik@smandes.com.ar

For all information in Argentina

Uruguay: In Solymar contact: Amelia Leguizamon amelialeg@yahoo.com.ar, in Merced contact: Yolanda Marquez ymarquez10@yahoo.com.ar

Chile: Santiago de Chile, at Parque Intercomunal de La Reina, from 11:00 am

Mexico: Merida- Yucatan Día 17 de Mayo  de 17 a 19 horas.
CENTRO SAK BEH
Calle 52 # 412 x 39 y 41 - Col. Centro
Te. 999.285.70.64 -  Cel: 99.92.71.77.09
info@sakbeh.org
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 Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, for information contact: aikian.in@gmail.com or helga.rayol@gmail.com

Colombia: For information, contact: clemaesq@cable.net.co

Espana-Spain In Elgoibar - Gipuzkoa, In Urrez -Burgos, In Palma de Mallorca

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Manila, The Philippines  For information and program,   View this photo

SYMPHONY OF PEACE PRAYERS
an interfaith service
on May 17, 2009 (Sunday)
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Conference Hall, Environmental Science Institute (ESI)
Miriam College, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC

Australia, Hobart Tasmania  For information and their program Download SOPP Program2009

Contacts: jennyfunston@gmail.com or with Tom: wind_song@bigpond.com

Lincoln UK, at Swan Holt Check with Diana and Antonella for the latest information on their program.  VISIT Contact: dianella@joyd.fslife.co.uk  

Prayers Links led by Nana Maru and their friends will also take place in Wroclaw and Gdansk Poland, in Iran, in Seattle, New Mexico, New Jersey and Berkeley USA, in Lisbon Portugal, in Potenza, Milan and Sicilia Italy, in Budapest Hungary, in Paris France, in Frankfurt Germany.

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SOPP O9 UPDATES and NEW LOCATIONS!

USA, Queens New York

Symphony of Peace Prayers
"Celebrating the Oneness of the Human Family in NYC", Queens Museum Unisphere Gallery

A ceremony to celebrate the cultural diversity of New York City through a Symphony of Prayers for Peace.  Distinguished interfaith representatives will offer prayers from each of the major traditions followed by a moving presentation of the each of the flags of the United Nations. This event will connect with a wave of peace prayers in 42 countries around the world.

Presented by Byakko Shinko Kai (The White Light Society)
For more information contact: Reiko Kamozawa, infinitereiko@mac.com
or: Tonia Shoumatoff, toniashou@gmail.com

USA, Sandpoint Idaho

Planning for SOPP 2009 ceremony is moving along in Sandpoint Idaho! The ceremomy will welcome representatives from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Jainist faith, the Jewish faith, the Catholic faith and the Bahai, who will lead a prayer for peace on the day. They will be joined by Metis tradition (Native American) Eagle Woman, Who Dances In The Light and will open the ceremony with a blessing to the directions.  The event was presented to an organization in Sandpoint called "The Sandpoint Transition Initiative".  They are an organization involved in creating an ecologically sustainable community, and also has a division for the spirituality of this community called "The Heart and Soul of Change".  'They are so excited and want to help us in any way that they can', says Mary Lou who is in charge of the organizing of the ceremony.

For more information contact: Mary Lou Warns at, laughing5@aol.com

Lahore, Pakistan

'Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to bring harmony and peace in the world.  How nice it would be if such SOPP events are organized more often  around the globe through out the year!'
Fr James Channan OP, URI (United Religion Initiative) Regional Coordinator in Pakistan.

Fr Channan plans to organize a Symphony of Peace Prayer at the Dominican Center in Lahore, Pakistan on May 17, at the same time than Fuji Sanctuary. Bringing Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Baha'i, Parsi and Christians to the event, each will have an opportunity to offer prayers for world  peace.

Fr Channan joined the Roundtable and the Symphony of Peace Prayers in 2007, at Fuji Sanctuary.

Assisi, Italy, Ananda Community

'Thank you in the name of the Ananda Association in Italy for the beautiful opportunity you've offered us to host the Symphony of Peace Prayers 2009 at our centre. We feel honoured and full of gratitude for offering us this gift.'

In communion with other organizations, a series of events called 'Harmony of Peace' will be cascading down from Assisi to Rome !

Beginning on May 10 with the Aquarian Wesak celebration, May 17 Symphony of Peace Prayers will be held at the Ananda Community, followed by the Tibetan Wesak in Assisi, a three days interreligious and intercultural dialogue will be held in Florence May 29-30, hosted by Marco Romoli from the Temple of Peace, continuing on to Rome August 14, for a theatrical representation of 'Trattato di Pace' ('Peace Declaration') written by Swami Kriyananda. A beautiful flow of light moving across the Italian landscape.

For more information, please contact: Luca Bordoli at, peacemessager@gmail.com
Per vedere altri dettagli e rispondere, segui il link in basso.
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1552950770&k=5WFU4YRSU3YM5GLGUB63QP
To download the flyers click here>> ANANDA ,  ArmoniaPace_OK 

Lucca, Italy

' We are  all really  connected on this level of light and harmony and this allows  us to walk in beauty dancing the colours of life. I feel really honoured to host the peace flags.'
The ceremony will take place at an old famous monastery, and the community of Sisters are looking forward to host the event. 
For information, contact: Rita Roberto, www.mandalavita.com
or Caterina Putignano, armoniainfinita@libero.it

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The venue where the SOPP 2009 will take place has been confimred.
At Espacio Cultural Carlos Gardel, in Buenos Aires. 

For more information, contact: Elena Becu at, elenabecu@yahoo.co.uk
or Andrea Solana at, mugennaruai@yahoo.com.ar

Events linking with the SOPP are being confirmed in Potenza Italy and Gdansk Poland. We will keep you posted with updates as they come in.

Planning an SOPP? Some practical references

Round Table Discussion, Symphony of Peace Prayers 2007, the booklet

In 2007 Symphony of Peace Prayers, 28 international guests gathered for a Round Table Discussion, near Fuji Sanctuary. They came together to reflect on the power of prayer in awakening and transforming humanity's consciousness; from religious, spiritual and scientific points of view.

The  round table took place ahead of the ceremony at the Fuji Sanctuary, it concluded with the drafting of a Collective Prayer for Peace in the 21st Century, which was read at the ceremony.

The round table booklet is now available for download. Feel free to use this wonderful source of inspiration for your Symphony of Peace Prayers or for other occasions.

Download Roundtable-SOPP-07

The Peace Prayer in Each National Language

Besides the interfaith aspect which marks a Symphony of Peace Prayers, the core of the ceremony is the prayer for peace for each country of the world. The national flags are displayed as spiritual symbols of the country, as well as a media where our prayers for the peace and happiness of each people are collected and resonated back.

For several years, at Fuji Sanctuary we have prayed in the  language of the country. However, it may be a little challenging to pray in each country's language right away.  To help you started, the words PEACE in each language are available and the prayer can be done simply. In fact it has been done that way also at Fuji Sanctuary for the past year.

Start with the prayer ' May Peace Prevail on Earth ' , call the name of each country, while displaying the flag. With everyone focusing on the flag, this is an important point, pray the word ' PEACE' in that country's language.

If your group is familiar with the universal mudra, Jinrui Soku Kami Nari (Humanity is a divine being) you can invite everyone to use this powerful universal energy to empower your prayers even further.

A list of the peace prayers in each language is available. Countries that are not included on the list are prayed under 'All the Other Regions of the World'. Feel free to add the prayer for any country you do not find on the list.

Download Peace in the various languages

Overseas contacts and updates

On May 17, 2009, joining with the Symphony of Peace Prayers at Fuji Sanctuary, interfaith peace prayer ceremonies, prayer circles, meditation, will be taking place in various countries and cities worldwide. We invite you to join these local events whenever possible and to invite your fiends, as well as your local interfaith and spiritual communities, whenever possible.
Visit this page for locations, overseas contacts information and other updates.

UK: Lincolnshire at ' Swan Holt' peace centre

SOPP will be held for the second year in the beautiful garden of 'Swan Holt'. Organized by friends of Byakko and the local interfaith community.
Please visit their blog for update, as well as information on their yearly activities and calendar.

 Argentina, Uruguay, Chile

For the second year also, SOPP will be held in Argentina Buenos Aires. A prayer link will be held in Merced Uruguay, and an SOPP style ceremony will take place in Chile.
Please visit Elena Becu and her friends, at their Spanish web site for all information and update on these various events and the exact locations.

          
 The Philppines: Manila, at the Peace Makers Circle

A groups of peace makers and peace lovers and friends of Byakko will also gather for the second year for a Symphony of Peace Prayers. Please visit their blog and various connected sites for loads of information, pictures, references, calendar on their wonderful peace and spiritual varied activities.      

    

Italy: Potenza, Assisi, Milan 

Last year, a simple interfaith gathering with innovative and creative artistic ideas took place in Potenza with our Byakko friends there. They are planning to gather this year again, for an SOPP ceremony, expect wonderful artful ideas again.
For more information, you may write directly (in Italian) to Vito Palladino at:spazio_pv@libero.it or to Caterina Putignano at:armoniainfinita@libero.it
Other events and prayer links are planned in Milan and at the Ananda’s Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center in Assisi.
In Assisi, please contact Luca Bordoli at: peacemessager@gmail.com
Stay posted for further updates on exact locations.

Australia, Tasmania: At the Baha'i Center in Hobart
We are delighted to announce that an SOPP will be taking place at the Baha'i Center in Hobart,  organized in connection with our Byakko friends there.
Please get in touch with Jenny Funston in Geelong Australia at: jennyfunston@gmail.com
In Tasmania Hobart, get in touch with Tom Teniswood at: wind_song@bigpond.com

Spain: Burgos, San Sebastian area  
An SOPP ceremony is being planned in Burgos.
The group in Burgos meets every week, for Byakko practice and prayer ceremony.
Please get in touch with Esther Garcia or Asun at: asegster@gmail.com for all information about their planned SOPP and their yearly calendar of activities.
In the San Sebastian area, please get in touch with Lola Souza at: sololalegria@yahoo.es