Kosmos will co-sponsor a reception at the Nicholas Roerich Museum Sunday September 20th at 7 pm in NYC honoring the International Day of Peace http://internationaldayofpeace.org/(image)

The reception follows the IDP event in Central Park Sunday afternoon and on Monday morning there is a Youth Observance at the United Nations. The 2015 IDP theme is Partnerships for Peace ~ Dignity for All.

Summer of Peace http://summerofpeace.net/ runs throughout the 100 day countdown to the International Day of Peace, June 13 – September 21st. Scroll down for details about other Summer of Peace events.

• We, The World 11 Days of Global Unity  September 11th – 21st  http://we.net/11days
• PeaceJam Billion Acts of Peace – http://www.1billionacts.org/our-story/
• International Day of Peace events and ways to get involved http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/ and thanks to Peace Day Philly: http://www.peacedayphilly.org/

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Subtle Activism Summit – September 8-10, 2015

The Inner Dimension of Peacebuilding

What is the connection between inner peace and peace in the world? Can the power of consciousness-based practices like meditation, prayer and ritual be leveraged to support social and planetary transformation? The Subtle Activism Summit will bring together leading scientists, mystics and activists to illuminate the crucial role of spiritual practice in the global peace movement.

The Subtle Activism Summit teaches:

(image) “Please join our featured speakers to learn how subtle activism is some of the most accessible peace work you can do.”

REGISTER HERE

With a steady stream of news about unspeakable violence in war-torn areas to escalating reports of police brutality, we are reminded of the need to strengthen our capacity for outer and inner peace. It’s clear that it’s time we create a new story about peace.

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We need a narrative that speaks to the human complexity of the inner spirit, to international relations, to dialogues across multiple sectors of society – including healing humanity’s relationship with the Earth. We need an understanding of peace broad enough to embrace the deep spiritual realms, along with the grounded – and at times even hard-nosed – practical actions that can transform difficult situations locally and globally.

However, for all of us who long for more peace and harmony in our lives and our world, some days, the challenges we face can feel daunting.

In these times, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by the inner conflicts within ourselves – not to mention the pain generated by clashes with family members, friends, co-workers… and even strangers. And when we hear about bullying in schools, the senseless violence in our neighborhoods and the overwhelming number of refugees displaced from war, it’s so easy to feel helpless and fall into despair.

It can be difficult to know where to turn to find the inspiration and guidance we need to heal the conflicts in our own hearts, in our relationships and in our larger world.

This is where The Summer of Peace comes in. The Shift Network is offering this series for FREE.

This 3-month event features powerful insights and practical skills from the world’s leading peacebuilders.

They have also created the first virtual World Peace Library. The 2015 Summer of Peace programs will eventually become part of this FREE global resource.

The Summer of Peace is designed to inform and inspire you into action, starting with inner peace, moving to the interpersonal and culminating with our collective peace efforts.

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INNER PEACE

Peace in the world begins with peace inside each of us. When you listen to the experts in dialogue during The Summer of Peace, you will discover insights and techniques to help you connect more deeply and consistently to a peaceful place within your being.

• Discover meditations that foster greater inner harmony (and in turn, deeper engagement in the world).
• Learn practices to cultivate a more steady baseline of peace in your heart.
• Increase your capacity to let go of old stories and traumas.
• Experience the ease, joy and well-being that come from inner peace.
• Learn how to forgive yourself for harm you may have inflicted upon others.
• Discover the latest in the science of compassion, and learn how you can grow your innate capacity for kindness and compassion.

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INTERPERSONAL PEACE

The internal foundation of peace will empower you to cultivate peace with others you come into contact with – from family members to work colleagues, and even strangers.

• Find practices that reinforce our interconnectedness, common humanityand sense of oneness.
• Discover techniques for resolving conflicts in personal relationships.
• Learn powerful techniques to help you parent more peacefully.
• Bring clear, harmonious communication to your work relationships.
• Adopt practices to help heal unresolved conflicts and wounds.
• Cultivate new ways of communicating that foster deeper trust, love and intimacy in all of your interactions.

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COLLECTIVE PEACE

With so much violence in our world, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out what you can do to truly make a difference. In The Summer of Peace, you’ll learn how you can make your biggest contribution by learning practical skills to help build a culture of peace that addresses today’s critical issues.

• Discover practices for stronger citizen engagement and becoming more empowered to influence the creation of policy.
• Learn how to become an effective activist from peacebuilders around the world.
• Gain insights on the benefits of subtle activism, including collective meditations for the greater good.
• Learn ways you can increase compassion in your community and join collective peace efforts.
• Discover techniques for recharging and reinvigorating the peace movement.
• Find effective ways to build political and social will toward a culture of peace.