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 Inner Peace Encyclopedia Article @ HigherPower.org
Finding inner peace is often associated with religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state of consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as prayer, meditation, T'ai Chi Ch'uan or yoga, for example.
Peace of mind is generally associated with bliss and happiness.
http://higherpower.org/encyclopedia/Inner_peace   (434 words)

  
 Peace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peace churches: Christian groups in the pacifist tradition.
Peace as an absence of violence or of evil; presence of justice
For example, in the Great Lakes region of Africa, the word for peace is kindoki, which refers to a harmonious balance between human beings, the rest of the natural world, and the cosmos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace   (2391 words)

  
 Peace Quotes Peace Quotations Peace Sayings Wisdom Quotes
True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.
In peace the sons bury their fathers, but in war the fathers bury their sons.
One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal we seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal.
http://www.wisdomquotes.com/cat_peace.html   (1708 words)

  
 Open Directory - Society: Issues: Peace
World Conference on Religion and Peace - WCRP is a multi-religious international organization which promotes peace through religious cooperation and dialogue.
Society: Religion and Spirituality: Buddhism: Lineages: Nichiren: Soka Gakkai: Peace Projects (3)
The Peace Abbey - Inter-denominational center that celebrates all faiths and the individuals who fight with courage and compassion against violence in the world.
http://dmoz.org/Society/Issues/Peace   (1738 words)

  
 Peace Pilgrim General Information Page
A more detailed account of Peace Pilgrim's early life and additional background and reference material can be found in PEACE PILGRIM, An Extraordinary Life by Ann Rush.
She vowed to "remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace, walking until given shelter and fasting until given food." In the course of her 28 year pilgrimage she touched the hearts, minds, and lives of thousands of individuals all across North America.
This non-profit, all volunteer group is dedicated to making information about Peace Pilgrim and her message available to all who ask.
http://www.peacepilgrim.net/pphome.htm   (731 words)

  
 Peace
Coalition of Women for Peace: "We are a mix of Jewish and Palestinian women (all citizens of Israel), and we take action to amplify the voices of women calling for peace and justice for all inhabitants of the region." Also in Arabic and Hebrew.
"The Episcopal Peace Fellowship is a body within the church whose mission is to aid and encourage all Episcopalians to strive for justice and peace among all people and to bear nonviolent witness to Christ's call to peace."
"Lutheran Peace Fellowship (LPF) is a community of Lutherans across the U.S. and around the globe, responding to the gospel call to be peacemakers and justice seekers."
http://www.nyym.org/peace   (2045 words)

  
 Peace in Sri Lanka
The parties to the peace process in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan authorities and the Tamil Tigers (LTTE), have been informed.
(Xinhua) The new Norwegian special peace envoy for Sri Lanka's peace process between the government and the Tamil Tigers arrived in Sri Lanka Monday for his first visit...
Foreign Minister Samaraweera referred to the British Presidency of the EU in the latter half of 2005, and thanked for the initiatives and role as Co-chairs in supporting the peace building efforts in Sri Lanka, during their tenure.
http://www.peaceinsrilanka.org   (2206 words)

  
 The Internet Classics Archive Peace by Aristophanes
Peace, mighty queen, venerated goddess, thou, who presidest over choruses and at nuptials, deign to accept the sacrifices we offer thee.
That, by Apollo is what no one ever told me; I could not think what connection there could be between Phidias and Peace.
Don't you know that Zeus has decreed death for him who is caught exhuming Peace?
http://classics.mit.edu/Aristophanes/peace.html   (7072 words)

  
 Peace Process
Sudan’s Interim Power-sharing and Peace in Sri Lanka
Betrayals and ungenuiness are all a stumbling-block to achieving the Peace in Sri Lanka
Peace in Aceh, war in Sri Lanka: a tale of two tsunamis
http://www.news.tamilcanadian.com/news/categories/Peace.shtml   (5326 words)

  
 Crawford Peace House Let us see what love can do
I am always told that I am brave, but what I do pales weakly in comparison with the actions of Tom Fox and the Christian Peacemakers who put their actual lives on the line everyday to make the world a better place and to save lives of our brothers and sisters who are in danger.
Opinions expressed are those of the author unless otherwise noted, and do not reflect the position of the Crawford Peace House, its sponsors or wider supporting community.
The season for empowerment has begun and there are abundant opportunities to raise your voice and make a collective stand for peace and justice.
http://crawfordpeace.nfshost.com   (1866 words)

  
 -- Beliefnet.com
The Vietnamese Buddhist Zen master worked tirelessly for peace, especially during the Vietnam War.
We invite you to spend a few minutes experiencing our peace meditation, inspired by monk, author, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
He has written more than a dozen books, including "Being Peace," "Living Buddha, Living Christ," and "The Miracle of Mindfulness."
http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_1031.html   (264 words)

  
 The Peace Encyclopedia
But for peace to be enduring, it must not be based on any one person's view of their ideal world.
Peace is one of those things everyone says they want, but can't seem to find.
This encyclopedia explores peace, specifically with an eye toward solutions of the Arab-Jewish, Muslim-Hindu, and related conflicts that plague the free world.
http://www.yahoodi.com/peace   (191 words)

  
 ... Peace College ...
In addition to students, faculty and staff, special friends from Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, the New Hope Presbytery Campus Ministry Association and First Presbyterian Church were on hand to challenge and support Miller in her new assignment.
“Peace will be a tremendous addition to the conference and will definitely benefit from all the wonderful things the conference has to offer a member school.”
“Since the founding of Peace nearly 150 years ago, religious life has been a fundamental part of our identity,” said President Laura Carpenter Bingham ’77.
http://www.peace.edu/general/news-fall2002.htm   (8555 words)

  
 Masturbation to End War: Masturbate for Peace
As we begin with this act of self-love, we encourage others to do the same, to take pleasure in life and to share masturbation's positive energy with a world in need.
I will masturbate with a flashlight, to illuminate the possibilities of a world without war.
Because I can't give myself a peace blowjob
http://www.masturbateforpeace.com   (705 words)

  
 Peace, non-violence, The Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace
Peace, non-violence, The Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace
Are you considering a World Centre for Teaching Peace in your area?
Our list of Top Ten books and videos on peace that you "must read"!
http://www.peace.ca   (921 words)

  
 Peace - Wikiquote
Real peace is the presence of something beautiful.
"When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others." -Peace Pilgrim (American teacher, spiritual leader and peace prophet (1908-1981)
There can be no real peace without justice.
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Peace   (576 words)

  
 World Peace Society of Australia - non-violence and no war. Inner Peace. World Peace.
We fundamentally believe that a lasting world peace will not be initiated politically, it will begin first in the hearts and minds of each of us.
September 11 has been a call to humanity, to empathize with our brother and sister countries in peace.
actions for peace are centred on the theme of how "Peace Begins with Me".
http://worldpeace.org.au   (308 words)

  
 Inner Peace - Free Self-Help Software for Inner Peace
Inner Peace is freely available to persons of all faiths, including those of little or no faith, without discrimination.
Self-counseling is based upon the same principle as teaching people to fish rather than giving them fish, only applied to counseling.
While Inner Peace is not primarily a site of links, we do link to sites which we feel Inner Peace users may find useful.
http://innerpeace.org   (214 words)

  
 Peace People
The following is the full text of a talk given by Mairead Corrigan Maguire in Trinity College Dublin 27 October 2005 in support of the Pitstop Ploughshare 5 on trial in the Four Courts in Dublin.
Nonviolence is at the centre of the Peace People's approach to building a just and peaceful society.
MAIREAD CORRIGAN MAGUIRE'S SPEECH AT 6th WORLD SUMMIT OF NOBEL PEACE LAUREATES - ROME
http://www.peacepeople.com   (1431 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Peace Congresses
On 12 August, 1898, in a circular letter addressed to the representatives of different nations, the Emperor of Russia proposed to all governments, which had duly accredited representatives at the imperial court, the holding of a conference to consider the problem of the preservation of peace among nations.
A second international peace conference was held at The Hague from 15 June to 18 October, 1907.
One of its declared objects was "to promote the peace and union of American nations and establish amicable methods for the settlement of disputes between them".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11596a.htm   (1006 words)

  
 Peace Gifts : CafePress.com : Shop Over 28 Million Unique Gifts
From the utopian ideal to personal peace, find hippie hoopla to serene scenes and put a little more peace in your life.
As peace of mind, peace and quiet, or world peace?
Vintage Red Peace Sign Women's Pink T-ShirtWomen's Pink T-Shirt $19.99
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/search/search.aspx?q=peace   (729 words)

  
 Resources for Children
Coloring Page - We are People of God's Peace
Books and Curricula for peace recommened by the Peace and Justice Support Network.
This growing list includes books and videos that have come to our attention as moving in the direction of shalom.
http://peace.mennolink.org/children.html   (306 words)

  
 People in favor of Peace, Peace Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area
Every Church A Peace Church Lancaster Meetup Group
1614 People in favor of Peace, friends, and people who want to learn more.
Popular Meetups with People in favor of Peace
http://peace.meetup.com   (99 words)

  
 May Peace Prevail On Earth
This prayer for world peace carries a message of great hope and healing.
It transcends barriers of nationality, race and religion to unite humanity in a call for the common good of all life on Earth.
People all over the world are joining together to bring peace to our hearts and our planet through the prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth.
http://www.worldpeace.org   (89 words)

  
 PEACEWatch - Middle East Conflict News Commentary
While Israel will be setting its permanent borders and having fun, what will the Palestinians be doing?
In reality, you can't have the Jordan valley and peace too, and you can't get the international community to recognize the Jordan River as the border of Israel, but in election fantasies it is possible.
Peace Child Israel - Education for Coexistence in the Middle East
http://ariga.com/peacewatch   (2705 words)

  
 Veterans For Peace Homepage
Please click here to view the VFP calendar.
Veterans Working Together for Peace and Justice Through Non-violence.
http://www.veteransforpeace.org   (87 words)

  
 Get Active: Stop an Attack on Iraq
Use this flyer to let your community know why we shouldn't invade Iraq and what they can do about it.
Check out the website of United for Peace and Justice, a coalition of which Peace Action is a member.
Act locally: get involved with a Peace Action affiliate near you.
http://www.peace-action.org/home/iraq/getactive.html   (197 words)

  
 Nobel Peace Prize - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
for his lifelong ardent work for international peace and co-operation.
This situation may be said to deprive the 'real' peace makers, who may not be recognised for their long-term or subtle approaches.
Some commentators have suggested that to award a peace prize on the basis of unquantifiable contemporary opinion is unjust or possibly erroneous, especially as many of the judges cannot themselves be said to be impartial observers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize   (2029 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: peace
Develop Peace in the World Subud is a spiritual training to develop peace in the world.
Filed under: Peace — Administrator @ 11:56 pm Co-Creating World Peace Effort With Oprah World Peace & Harmony Begins With One Person…You.
Posts tagged Peace per day for the last 30 days.
http://www.technorati.com/tag/peace   (476 words)

  
 Cathaginian peace - encyclopedia article about Cathaginian peace.
Modern use of the term is often extended to any peace settlement in which the peace terms are overly harsh and designed to perpetuate the inferiority of the loser.
Also, some critics of the Second Iraq War have based their criticisms partially on the belief that Iraq will be saddled with a Carthaginian Peace.
A Carthaginian Peace is said to be a peace settlement where the terms are aimed at annihilating the losing side of a war, especially those that destroy sources of economic power of the country recently defeated.
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Cathaginian+peace   (626 words)

  
 Peace Things - Peace sign clothing, flags, books & art
Peacethings doesn't just offer peace clothing, peace hats, flags, books, hemp jewelry, art and peace links, we also offer a place for you to read articles and speak your truth and publish your own thoughts on peace, and to sponsor soldiers who can't get home for the holidays.
No matter how big a nation is, it is no stronger that its weakest people, and as long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you might otherwise.
Peace Things - Peace sign clothing, flags, books & art
http://www.peacethings.com   (375 words)

  
 Department of Peace - The Peace Alliance
A Founding Father and the Dept. of Peace:
For Departments of Peace in governments around the world
Why Progressives and Conservatives Should Support a Department of Peace.
http://www.thepeacealliance.org/main.htm   (855 words)

  
 Peace Now
Peace Now to State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss: Did the National Religious Party-...
Peace Now sent a letter to the Civil Administration regarding construction of outpost...
Supreme Court Debates Peace Now Petition on the Matityahu East Settlement Neighborhoo...
http://www.peacenow.org.il/site/en/homepage.asp?pi=25   (137 words)

  
 Ariga: Peace
Condolence messages that came to Ariga after the assassination
The Oslo Agreement Peace FAQ 10 Questions and Answers from Shimon Peres.
It is the speech he delivered at the peace rally where he was assassinated by a religious-nationalist Israeli Jew.
http://www.ariga.com/peace.shtml   (360 words)

  
 PEACE NOT WAR: Jukebox
Big apologies for all those musicians who have been waiting a long time for their song to get uploaded.
This is the most prolific period of protest song-writing in history, and home-studio technology makes it possible for the world to hear these radical songs.
Peace Not War CDs are being sold by local peace groups to raise funds for their campaigns, and the Jukebox is an inspiring resource for everyone involved in the new global peace movement.
http://www.peace-not-war.org/Jukebox   (447 words)

  
 Hague Appeal for Peace
Peace education is a participatory holistic process that includes teaching for and about democracy and human rights, nonviolence, social and economic justice, gender equality, environmental sustainability, disarmament, traditional peace practices, international law, and human security
Learning to Abolish War: teaching toward a culture of peace
http://www.haguepeace.org   (58 words)

  
 Peace Not War
Volume 1 was highly successful, but Peace Not War Volume 2 is the definitive soundtrack for this generation’s peace movement as well as being a practical resource.
Peace Not War is a network of creative people which provides inspiration for the new global peace movement.
Peace Not Warfor donations here, with Volume 1 donations still be given out it on continental Europe now, and Volume 2 proceeds to follow.
http://www.peace-not-war.org   (1149 words)

  
 PeaceNews #
It is produced as a monthly tabloid from the Peace House in London and is part of the Peace News Trustees group of companies.
Use this link to view advertisements for these posts.
The appeal of twenty peace campaigners who said their actions against the military were justified to stop the war in Iraq was turned down on 29 March.
http://www.peacenews.info   (263 words)

  
 Peace Parks Foundation
Preference is given to previously disadvantaged individuals and the first trainees were all African women from rural areas between the ages of 25 and 40.
Peace Parks Foundation was therefore established on 1 February 1997 with an initial grant of R1,2 million (US$ 260,000) from the Rupert Nature Foundation to facilitate the establishment of TFCAs in southern Africa as a first area of focus.
Peace in Mozambique and the fall of the apartheid regime created the opportunity for a follow-up meeting between Dr Rupert and President Chissano in 1996, where it was agreed that the time was ripe to realise their dream.
http://www.peaceparks.org   (503 words)

  
 Arise Peace and Justice Committee
The Arise Peace and Justice Committee is the synthesis
Over 85 people attended and people driving by in their cars responded favorably to our Hiroshima Nagasaki Vigil for Peace.
More photographs taken by Traprock's Charles Jenks can be found at Traprock Peace Center.
http://www.angelfire.com/ma4/arise/peace.html   (274 words)

  
 Seeds of Peace:
"Seeds of Peace is greatly contributing to the cause of peace and is vitally important.
"Seeds of Peace is as important as anything done by statesmen, politicians, and people like myself because these seeds create hope.
"There can be no more important initiative that bringing together young people who have seen the ravages of war to learn the art of peace.
http://www.seedsofpeace.org   (309 words)

  
 H-Peace Discussion Network
H-Peace is an international electronic network affiliated with the Peace History Society that seeks to broaden understanding about historical and contemporary peace, justice, and disarmament concerns.
Title: Teaching Peace: Nonviolence and the Liberal Arts
http://www.h-net.org/~peace   (164 words)

  
 CircleVision
Images and reports from a Witness for Peace Delegation...
CircleVision attempts to inform and educate by providing the connections between justice and peace issues, while connecting individuals and organizations.
Colombia - a series of witness on Plan Colombia.
http://www.circlevision.org   (322 words)

  
 United States Institute of Peace: Committed to the Prevention, Management, and Peaceful Resolution of International ...
Scott Lasensky was quoted in "US Sees Israeli Polls as Jumpoff for New Peace", AFP.
"Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice."
We look forward to supporting a group that will assess the current and prospective situation on the ground in Iraq and the region,” said USIP President Richard Solomon.
http://www.usip.org   (743 words)

  
 United for Peace : Index
Join the UFPJ Campaign for Peace and Justice
The information and events on this site are not necessarily endorsed by members of United for Peace and Justice.
United for Peace and Justice, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, National Organization for Women, Friends of the Earth, U.S. Labor Against the War, Climate Crisis Coalition, People's Hurricane Relief Fund, National Youth and Student Peace Coalition, Veterans for Peace
http://www.unitedforpeace.org   (705 words)

  
 ExxonMobil Boycott - CALL ON EXXONMOBIL TO “RETURN” $7 BILLION IN WAR PROFITS
"Today, London has declared peace on the world."
Neither Traprock Peace Center nor its board members necessarily agree with all opinions expressed in the foregoing blogs, which represent a range of sentiments from antiwar and peace activists and writers.
Our Peace Center is located 1/2 mile south of Greenfield, in Deerfield Massachusetts, on a ridge between the Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers.
http://traprockpeace.org   (1721 words)

  
 Peaceful Tomorrows : Index
is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace.
Acknowledging our common experience with all people affected by violence throughout the world, we work to create a safer and more peaceful world for everyone.
May 11th, 2006 - A call to take part in The Silence of the Dead, The Voices of the Living: at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and across the United States
http://www.peacefultomorrows.org   (364 words)

  
 Rotary International: Rotary Centers for International Studies
to advance research, teaching, publication, and knowledge of issues of peace and goodwill, causes of conflict, and world understanding;
The Rotary Foundation has partnered with eight leading universities around the world to establish the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution.
The selected Rotary World Peace Fellows will begin two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations.
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/centers   (222 words)

  
 The Nobel Peace Prize
The ways and means to achieve peace are as diverse as the individuals and organizations rewarded with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Listen to the Nobel Peace radio or find out more about the wars in the 20th century.
Read articles written by Nobel Laureates and other invited authors.
http://nobelprize.org/peace   (138 words)

  
 Peace.Protest.Net
Z Magazine has been circulating a great statememt We Stand for Peace and Justice.
If your event isn't listed then please fill out the form so we can list it.
We at protest.net strongly support the statement and encourage you read it, think about it, and if you agree sign it.
http://pax.protest.net   (195 words)

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