Inner Peace

As a first entry on the blog, I'd like to share a quote about inner peace. I believe that peace can only be sustained in a world where individuals have discovered the peace that lies within. I believe that hand-in-hand with our efforts to create change in the world, it is essential to attain a state beyond the mind, from which mind can manifest thoughts aligned with higher impulses-- peace, contentment, love, courage, gratitude, humility, etc.

Here is the quote:
All experience is preceded by mind,
Led by mind,
Made by mind.
Speak or act with a corrupted mind,
And suffering follows
As the wagon wheel follows the hoof of an ox.

All experience is preceded by mind,
Led by mind,
Made by mind.
Speak or act with a peaceful mind,
And happiness follows
Like a never-departed shadow.

--The Dhammapada (translated by Gil Fronsdale, Boston: Shambala Books, 2005)

Ikeda's Peace Proposal for UN 2009

 New today!  

Daisaku Ikeda's Peace Proposal to the UN for 2009.  

He has delivered a peace proposal every year since 1983.  This year the focus is on developing Humanitarian Competition in our financial markets throughout the world.  To view the summary click the title for this blog item.

Blog available to Establish a Secretary of Peace

Click on the above title to find the blog to Establish a Secretary of Peace on Obama's Cabinet.  We must let their bloggers know that there is support in Alaska.  Share your views and inspire others across the country to support this initiative. 

Monday, February 2, 2009 Meeting at 5:50 pm

We will meet at the Felix Cafe in the Metro Mall on Benson Blvd.

 Monday, February 2, 2009, 

 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  

We look forward to your participation.  Please add questions, comments or agenda items to this blog item.  Thank you.