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Peace at long last
Reflecting upon the long suffering war ending in Kosovo: who really
won and who lost?
Armed conflicts defeat all. Lets put a stop to violent energetic and
financial investments
Very special
schools
In Austria, Canada and Italy it is possible to study «peacekeeping»
Churches
reconciled
Historical meeting of the Pope and Patriarch
Saving the Amazon:
a prize winning project
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This is the time
to stop injustice
In De Hague 10 thousand people from 100 countries discuss a new
society for the III millennium
Kofi Annan: «the ultimate crime is to miss the chance for peace, and
so condemn your people to the misery of war»
The Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs: «Let us take up the challenge
to give hope to those who have suffered human rights abuses»
One thousand years of
peace
From the UN calendar:
Days to remember
From Seoul
to Geneva
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Gangchen, the
miracle of growth
Already completed two of the four floors of the monastery in a small
village near Shigatse
The work continues without a break to finish the building so that the
structure will be ready in August. The recently planted fruit trees
are now in flower: the environmental awareness of the entire community
has been reawakened.
Pilgrimage for the
inauguration
Help in action, on
behalf of the girls
Financial help for Nepalese families who regardless of their poverty
want to give a scholastic education to their young daughters
S.O.S. Riwo Choeling
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Peace Culture
Congress
Report from the congress held in Madrid
Self-control
The virtue which is the key to success and happiness
The examples of Jesus, Saint Francis, Mahatma Gandhi and Mother
Teresa.
The secret power of the practice of silence and patience to develop
inner peace
For peace sake
Costa Rica and New Mexico: extraordinary ceremonies
and conferences
100’000 people
marching to end war
On foot from Perugia to Assisi in a testimony of friendship and
brotherhood
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UN Spiritual
forum: on the way!
Support grows for the proposal of a permanent forum for spiritual
leaders at the United Nations
A book and many meetings to sustain the idea that spiritual leaders
can play a decisive role in bringing about world peace
For a new future
Stonehenge,
solstice of prayer
In England at the sacred holy site of the ancient Druids,
a meeting for inter-religious dialogue
The LGWPF grows
bigger:
a new seat for conferences in Milan
Comiso, ex Nato base
is «converted»
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India, in Buddha’s
footsteps
Discovering ancient sacred sites where for centuries Buddhists, Hindus
and Jains have lived
First stop Bodhgaya: under the tree of enlightenment and tower of
Mahabodhi. The sacred columns of Emperor Ashoka. Stops also at the
stupas of Sarnath and Sanchi. The caves of Ajanta, Ellora and Khaneri
Gopa carved into the rocks
Useful information for
the trip
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Searching for a
hymn to peace
The biggest ever music competition organised in Italy for the year
2000
«Peace closely affects us all and music has the power to mobilise the
masses» explains Marcella Foscarini the soul of the initiative. The
best 30-40 tracks will be transmitted live on television with an
expected audience of three hundred million viewers.
United Peace Voices in
association
Rock star at the
service of the poorest
Bono presents a petition of seventeen million signatures to the German
Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder
When stress sends
the computer in tilt
Semi-serious reflections on the breaking down of the machines of
advanced technology due to our nervousness
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The enemy
is within
Direct Line with Lama Michel
The Dharma Way
Discovering Buddha Shakyamuni’s words of wisdom
Three principles to reach enlightenment.
In Tantra: the secret to transform energies and realise one’s own
potential
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Negative actions
never again!
The Buddhist practice of confession
Long life & health
Lama Gangchen celebrates his birthday on the 7th of July
A special cerimony organised in Milan to express devotion to the Guru.
Tibetan songs, dances and culinary delights. On the 8th,
Vajrayogini Tsog
Fertile healing
ground
New healing centre near Lake Maggiore in Italy dedicated to peace
education
Kunpen programme
in September
In the new programme of Kunpen Lama Gangchen:
dharma teachings, initiations and traditional prayer rituals
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A colourful dish
An enjoyable rainbow diet to purify and strengthen
Every food has a particular energetic vibration according to its
tonality. The week starts with red foods and
finishes with violet
Healthy
inside & out
Relationship between body and mind
Homeopathy
go ahead
Peace cereals
Initiative with a difference by a Usa Bakery
Tchulen, healing
with flowers
How to regenerate body and mind with an ancient Tibetan practice
A touch of magic
Discovering Watsu: shiatsu in water
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Wall to wall
harmony
Following NgalSo Feng Shui principles to create the «perfect» house
Walls painted in natural shades, space for plants, candles, crystals
and wind chimes
Offerings and prayers on the day of the big move
A house
in the tree
The unusual story of Julia-Butterfly
Laugh and feel
better
The comic therapy of American doctor Patch Adams
The key word for
this summer: love!
Astrological predictions for each and every sign to make the season of
light and warmth more enjoyable
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