What are we trying to Accomplish
Our goal is to make at least 1% of the population observe one minute of silence for the sake of Universal Peace. This one minute of silence observed by large number of people creates a subtle peace vibration that will spread all over. By uniting the scattered power of the individual minds on to one point, it manifests itself as a great energy. It is a powerful congregational silence.
Why its Needed
“When we change, the World will change.” said Mahatma Gandhi. The absence of individual peace is perhaps the main cause for lack of global peace today and hence this massive effort to establish Universal Peace.
Why this Date
The calendar date 11/11/11 happens once in a millennium. Interestingly, this
date also marks the ceasefire of World War I at 11:11 AM on November 11th, 1918
which was later declared as Veterans Day.
Who else is Supporting
Both Mayor Jim Suttle of Omaha, NE and Governor Dave Heinemann of Nebraska have proclaimed 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day.
Project Interfaith, Hindu Temple of Omaha and various other organizations are
joining hands to further this cause.
Mayor's Proclamation
About us
Universal Peace Foundation of North America (UPFNA) is an Omaha based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with the mission of “Universal Peace through Individual (inner) Peace”. With “Jagatguru Maha Maharishi Paranjothiar” of India, one of the most sought after yoga and meditation master as its mentor, UPFNA has been serving the Omaha community with free yoga and meditation classes for over 10 years.
When and Where?
This silence will be observed all over the world on
11/11/11 at 11:11 am in their respective time zones.
How Can I Contribute?
As an Individual
From now on, everyone who practices a minute of silence at 11:11 am daily generates energy and a quality of peace within oneself and around like ripples on water. It has been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.
To paraphrase Neil Armstrong “Our commitment is a small step for us individuals but a giant step for mankind’s quest for Global Peace”. Let us take the first step by inculcating in humankind, silence, love and harmony towards Global Peace by repeating the following:
I AM –
PEACE KEEPER
I AM - FAMILY PEACE KEEPER
I AM - NATIONAL PEACE KEEPER
I AM - GLOBAL PEACE KEEPER
As an Organization
As a Peace loving organization you can share this information
with your members through email, website or any other means of
communication.
We also request that you encourage your members who will not be able to attend the gathering to observe the 1 minute of silence (or silent prayer) individually wherever they are at the same time (11:11 am on Friday 11/11/11).
As a supporting organization your logo will be included in the flyer, invitation and Global Peace Day website.
If you like to donate or support us in any other way please feel free to contact us at info@globalpeacedayusa.org or call 402 218 2054.
