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Interfaith Peace Prayers and Meditation in Atlanta, Georgia |
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Media Contact: Abhay Joshi Tel: 770-218-3135 Email: Atlanta@artofliving.org Atlanta, GA, July 31, 2006: In the wake of renewed conflicts in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the Atlanta Chapter of the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) has organized an inter-faith prayer and meditation session for peace at 4pm on August 5, 2006 at the Georgia Tech Student Center Theater. The Foundation is calling leaders and members of Atlanta's inter-faith community to join in this peace effort in the belief that fostering peace at the level of the individual is the first step to bringing peace to the world at large. Similar sessions are being organized in other U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, College Station (TX), and Austin, with more cities joining daily. Everyone is welcome at these events. "Now is the time for the world to come together to make the message of non- violence louder than that of violence. These events will bring together people of all religions, faiths and cultures for a common cause while demonstrating peace and harmony among diversity is possible." said Michael Fishman, President of the Art of Living Foundation USA. AOLF was founded by renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. His worldwide programs place an emphasis on education that fosters human values and have reached 300 million people spanning over 140 countries. Both AOLF and IAHV work in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. |