Symphony of interfaith prayers for world peace 2010 in manila
In the heat of the summer sun on May 16th, 2010 at the Riverbanks Plaza of Marikina City, the Philippines once again participated in creating a wave of prayerful vibrations around the globe as the Global Peace Meditation and Prayer Day / World Shift Day was celebrated with the Symphony of peace prayers hosted by the Mandala Peace Arts Initiative (MPAI), and made possible by Byakko Shinko Kai, in partnership with The Peacemakers’ Circle Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) and the Riverbanks Center.
View complete report and photos here: http://sopppilipinas.blogspot.com/2010/05/sopp-2010-global-peace-meditation.html
| Date: | Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 12:00pm |
| Venue: | Riverbanks Park, Marikina City |
The Symphony of Peace Prayers (SOPP) is an inter-religious, intercultural and inter-spiritual public event that is open for all. On this day we honor and give gratitude to the beautiful peace prayers from different faith traditions (Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, etc.) in order to create and spread a wave of peace, harmony, light and love to all corners of the Earth, and to elevate the consciousness of all humanity, so that peace may be realized as soon as possible.
Since 2005, the main SOPP has been held at the Fuji Sanctuary in Japan hosted by the Byakko Shinko Kai (see: www.byakkoblog.typepad.com/sopp/).
Last year (2009), Manila was among the 400 locations from over 50 countries around the globe that participated in this powerful and moving worldwide synchronized event.
To help you remember last years' celebration, see photos below at earlier blog post... click here: Symphony of Global Peace Prayers 2009 celebration in Manila
Come join us again this year!
WE WELCOME REPRESENTATIVES FROM DIFFERENT FAITH TRADITIONS TO SIGN UP IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND OFFER A PEACE PRAYER FROM YOUR FAITH TRADITION...
ARTISTS/PERFORMERS are also welcome to volunteer their talents to enliven the program..
Thank you and See you all again!
--Posted By Mandala Peace Arts Initiative - Manila
program of activities:
8:30 - Arrivals and registration
9:00 - Welcome, Introductions and Acknowledgments
9:15 - Opening the Sacred Space (Sayaw Bathala by neo-babaylan Prof. Grace Odal-Devora)
9:30 - Interfaith Prayers
- Kokyuho Ocean Breathing
- Budyong (Call to Prayer)
- Entering into Peaceful Silence (Guided Meditation by Brahma Kumaris)
- Hindu Prayer (Ms. Trishna Hemnani)
- Tibetan Buddhist Prayer (Mr. Reimon Cosare)
- Christian Prayer (Sr. Vida Cordero, SFIC)
- Islamic Prayer (Mr. Alan Berguia)
- Hare Krishna Prayer (ISCKON)
- Shumei Prayer (Ms. Tomomi Shima)
- Baha'i Faith Prayer (choral song)
10:00 - Global Prayers
- Prayer for a World Without Conflict
- Prayer for Humanity between Humanity and Nature
10:15 - Musical Upliftment by Green Kaya Band
10:30 - World Peace Prayer Flag Ceremony (Ms. Yeyette San Luis)
11:00 - Everyone Hand-in-hand in Silence
11:05 - Messages of Gratitude
11:15 - Sikh Prayer for Peace (Guru Nanak Mission)
11:20 - Greeting each other Gestures of Peace
11:30 - Sharing blessings of food (by ISCKON with Musical Upliftment & Chanting)
