The Planetary Network
The planetary network of light, love
and service is transforming the mental climate of the
planet, reorientating humanity to spiritual attitudes and
values. The groups and activities reported in the
Bulletin reflect different aspects of the network. Please
send information on any activities that could be included
in a future Bulletin.
Soul Education 2000 Conference
The Soul Education 2000 Conference is an international
conference to be held at the Findhorn Foundation,
Scotland, 21-28 October 2000. The aim of the conference
is "to strengthen the educational field and help
launch a new era of education, enriched with the values
and knowledge of our divine source." The organisers
explain: "We are building a network to promote the
open recognition of soul inspired qualities in our
teaching...."
The conference event evolved out of
the work of the Global Conference of Soul Education, a
five-year spiritual educational project inspired by
Triangles in Education, an international, spiritually
motivated group of educators from many cultures dedicated
to "the strengthening of the inflow of the light,
love-wisdom and power of the Soul in education."
Working rhythmically over a five year cycle, 1998-2002,
the aim is to inaugurate a "new era in
education". The group explains: "There is a
growing momentum for the shifting of education into a
newer and more enlightened developmental stage one which
is better suited to the highest potential of the
individual and of the race as a whole."
Triangles in
Education also publishes, three times a year, a bulletin
Soul Educator, "to stimulate the creativity and
pioneering will of spiritually motivated holistic
educators around the world".
Triangles in Education
Office of the Caduceator
56 Falkland, Skelmersdale
Lancashire UK WN8 6RA.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1695 556664
Email: caduceator.clh@virgin.net
Website: http://freespace.virgin.net/caduceator.clh/Conf_2000.htm
 
Vishva Niketan: A Peace Centre
Vishva Niketan is a Peace
Centre situated just south of Colombo, capital of Sri
Lanka. The Centre is for "peoples of all nations to
pursue the ideal of inner and outer peace by awakening
their inner spirituality in an atmosphere of tranquility
and serenity close to nature." Vishva Niketan,
situated on a one-and-a-half acre site, is designed in
keeping with traditional Sri Lankan architecture. The
Centre is the vision of Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, the Founder
and President of Sarvodaya Shramadana, a grass-roots
humanitarian organisation that is active all over Sri
Lanka.
Vishva Niketan draws its inspiration from the
universal teachings of the Buddha. As a peace centre
Vishva Niketan seeks to:
- provide a neutral ground for conflict resolution;
- promote understanding of each other;
- promote human rights and responsibilities as the basis of
peace and justice;
- co-operate with others;
- study and disseminate information on peace;
- train peace workers;
- create a climate for peace;
- establish sub-centres.
Also, the centre works to generate a spirit of loving kindness
to all through the practice of "the universal
teachings of the Buddha in individual, family and
community life...."
The Centre has facilities for
meetings; it also has a museum "devoted to the
subject of peace and the evolution of the Sarvodaya
movement", and archives; a library which houses
information on peace issues from theologians,
philosophers, historians and activists all over the
world; and residences.
The Administrative Secretary, A.T. Ariyaratne Charitable Trust
100 Rawatawatta Road, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 1 649653; Fax: +94 1
647084
Email: arisarv@sri.lanka.net
Website: www.sarvodaya.org
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