The Peace Garden is a space for festival attendees to pause and reflect; pray, meditate, or join in discussing how through the cultivation of peace in our lives we renew the Earth. Even when the Garden is empty, it represents that inner space within each of us where we are guided to our highest intentions to be living in peace and harmony and can thus contribute to the Earth's renewal. With the Peace Pole as a focal point representing in eight languages the intention "May Peace Prevail on Earth," we honor the many diverse members of our human family who are inspired to plant seeds of peace and promote health and harmony and renewal on Planet Earth, in an inclusive effort for the highest benefit of all.
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Music, movement and contemplation all day
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Open for personal reflection, communing with nature and sharing
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Prayers and intentions for the Earth
Peace Garden Schedule of Activities:
ST. LOUIS T’AI CHI CH’UAN ASSOCIATION—12:00
A demonstration of Tai chi; an exercise, a way of moving, a way of thinking and meditating.
LIVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT:THE PATHWAY TO INNER PEACE AND RENEWAL OF THE EARTH—1:00
A discussion led by Rebecca Wiederkehr and Clare Laune
PANEURYTHMY: CIRCLE OF JOY—2:00
A harmonious creative manifestation of the Divine in the Universe
UNIVERSAL INVOCATIONS FOR PEACE—3:00
All are welcome to join in this activity beginning with centering led by The Art of Living Institute, followed by invocations accompanied by performance from all-female percussion ensemble, Jabula who will help anchor the intentions through the rhythm of drumming. Percussion instruments will be available for those interested in joining in the drumming.
WORLD TAI CHI DAY ORGANIZATION—4:00
A routine of movements that reminds you to see and act within the beauty, grace, and knowledge of nature
