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A World Without War with Scilla Elworthy | Voices of Meltingpot

19 February 2019 Leave a Comment

"We have more people as refugees than ever in human history. We have a bigger gap between rich and poor than ever in human history. And we also have terrorism and cyber-warfare. None of these issues can be dealt with by weapons. Last year, the world spent $1,686 billion on militarisation, while $30 billion could bring fresh water to every person on the planet, and $340 billion could bring food and nutrition to every person on the planet. And yet we spend multiples of this on guns. It's obscene … Watch video

Honouring Gandhi on this International Day of Non-Violence

2 October 2018 Leave a Comment

Celebrating the life of Gandhi on the 150th anniversary of his birth. To honour his message, which remains a clarion call to peaceful activism worldwide, in 2007, the United Nations declared October 2nd as the International Day of Non-violence. Continue reading

The Way to Peace in a Time of Division | Dalai Lama

16 April 2018 Leave a Comment

"When the red clad monk speaks, people listen. We smile and instantly understand his simple yet potent message, that kindness is the way. The Dalai Lama, exiled from his much loved Tibetan homeland nearly 60 years ago, never to be allowed to return, is the world’s most beloved sage. With his beaming smile, and wise words, he manages to touch the hearts of all he meets. "Responding to the challenges of the world today, his latest book: An Appeal to the World: The Way to Peace in a Time of … Continue reading

The Message of A New World | The Mothers Ensemble and Women Wage Peace

12 December 2017 1 Comment

This life-affirming videoclip documents the "The Mothers" as they took part in "The Journey To Peace", the second great march, organised by the Middle East movement "Women Wage Peace" in September 2017. "We come from different backgrounds and religions to discover together that the real change starts when we are willing to meet in person with an open heart." ~ Yael Deckelbaum Lyrics to refrain of the march anthem "Home" by Yael Deckelbaum & The Mothers: We all get together with our … Watch video

International Peace Day: Realizing the Culture of Peace

20 September 2017 Leave a Comment

From our dear friend and ally, Dot Maver, President of the National Peace Academy. This article celebrates and honours our global commitment to a culture of peace ahead of the International Day of Peace 21 September.... Imagine, a circle of Wise Ones, observing humanity’s progress on Earth as peacebuilding becomes a way of life. Periodically, these Silent Watchers offer a spiritual impulse towards a Culture of Peace with a focus on the realization of oneness, loving understanding, sharing and … Continue reading

Disturbing The Peace – A New Story for Conflict Resolution – Findhorn Film Screening, 23 September 2017, Universal Hall

14 September 2017 Leave a Comment

You are warmly invited to the Findhorn screening and Q&A with the filmmakers of this MUST SEE documentary. For anyone working toward cultivating peace in our time, even in the most seemingly intractable of circumstances. DISTURBING THE PEACE is a story of the human potential unleashed when we stop participating in a story that no longer serves us and, with the power of our convictions, take action to create new possibilities. STORY In a world torn by conflict—in a place where the idea of … Continue reading

The Purpose of Nonviolent Communication | Marshall Rosenberg

5 September 2017 Leave a Comment

"At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled." - Marshall Rosenberg Nonviolent communication is a tool that we can use to resolve conflicts at both the individual and collective levels. By focusing on identifying the needs of individuals and groups instead of the assigning blame for circumstances, nonviolent communication has the potential to heal the wounds most of us feel deep inside us. When we succeed in nonviolent communication, we are able to meet both our own needs and … Watch video

Findhorn New Story Presents Award-winning Film, Disturbing The Peace, 23 September 2017

13 August 2017 Leave a Comment

We are honoured to be presenting the award-winning film Disturbing The Peace: Saturday, 23 September 2017 19.30, London time Universal Hall, Findhorn, Scotland A film by Reconsider. The film screening will be followed by a post-film discussion and Q&A with acclaimed Executive Producer & Director, Stephen Apkon, and Executive Director, Marcina Hale. Book here for just the film screening on the 23rd, or film screening and 1.5-day follow-on workshop, facilitated by the filmmakers, … Watch video

Summoning our collective courage

6 June 2017 Leave a Comment

A wise and profound call to action, in the wake of the recent UK attacks, from Justine Huxley of St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, London. We are sharing it here, with Justine's kind permission, because this is an important message for all of us no matter where in the world these atrocities are taking place.... Dear friends, Witnessing the panic, chaos and senseless killings on Saturday night while we are still digesting the wrenching scenes of carnage after the Kabul … Continue reading

Dalai Lama on religious violence

29 November 2016 1 Comment

"All major world religious traditions carry the same message: the message of love, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment, self-discipline - all religious traditions. So these are the common ground, and common practice. On that level we can build genuine harmony on the basis of mutual respect, mutual learning, mutual admiration." Watch video