WE INVITE ALL TO JOIN THE PEACE PLEDGE PILGRIMAGE FOR A PUBLIC EVENT, ITALY ON JUNE 29TH, 2018.
Thirst for peace calls for harmonious leadership
More than 100 spiritual leaders, business leaders, educational and environmental leaders will come together to emphasize the importance of universal loving-kindness and compassion for all beings.
Program
In the face of international conflicts, we will demonstrate to the world our mutual friendship, respect and common goal for a peaceful world nurtured by wisdom, compassion, unity in diversity, forgiveness and reconciliation.
9.00
Blessing for the Charter for Forgiveness & Reconciliation by all prominent spiritual leaders representing different religions. Blessing with the sacred merged water from Greenland and the Himalaya at Domus Pacis.
09.30
Peace Walk as an act for Forgiveness & Reconciliation led by prominent spiritual leaders with the Torch of Compassion. Starting in Porziuncola ending at the Grave of St Francis in Assisi. Spiritual Leaders for Loving-Kindness and Compassion hold the Torch of Compassion and sacred water offering.
10.30 – 12.00
World Peace Prayer with 100 spiritual leaders at The Basilica of St Francis Praying for peace for current global issues of concern in the World.
12.00
Active Peace Action by all participants around the world 8 Peace Pledge Trees are offered as a symbolic gift to Bishop Sorrentino of Assisi at The Basilica of St Francis.
13.00
Lunch at Domus Pacis
15.00 – 15.30
Show Your True Colours Digital Virtual Game – Earth Charter Version SDG’s In this playful digital game participants will discover their personal talents related to the Earth Charter and Sustainable Development Goals (game participants are requested to pay one euro).
19.30
Celebration of Forgiveness & Reconciliation – Unity in Diversity An interreligious music festival at Piazza Porziuncola. Inspirational speeches of spiritual leaders and Mohamad Al Jounde, International Childrens Peace Prize winner 2017. Music and dance from different traditions such as Sufi dancers- Whirling Dervishes form Turkey, Hawaiian dance, and a peace song composed by H.H. Tai Situ Rinpoche.
23.30
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