Missiles, stabbing events, shelters, children in fear, helpless parents, anxiety, uncertainty ...
What haven't we tried? Peace agreements, conferences, assaults and assassinations, strengthening defenses - things do not seem to work as we had hoped.
People feel there’s no way out - despair rising and hope is fading, praying that the next missile will not hurt us or our loved ones.
The wisdom of Buddhism teaches that we cannot see peace outside without first recognizing, and then eliminating, the sources of conflict and hostility in our hearts, and without sowing the seeds of harmony and cooperation, in an open and loving heart, precisely with whom we consider enemies.
so what can we do?
We, at the Method and Wisdom Association, work voluntarily and tirelessly to promote peace and harmony in the hearts of individuals, communities and nations.
The 'One Heart' Peace Convention is an extraordinary opportunity to open our hearts, to make an open and warm dialogue, between spiritual leaders and people, Palestinians and Israelis, from different streams.
In November 2018, we held the first 'One Heart' Peace Convention at the Arava Spiritual Center (MOAR), and on February 11-13, 2020 we will have the second one!
It will be a festival that will last two days and three evenings, with panels on various topics: Attention of various spiritual traditions to the issue of peace, female spiritual leadership, ecology and peace, youth make peace.
There will also be experiential activities such as: playback theater, listening circles, and of course lots of music in different ensembles and sources.
There will be Israelis and Palestinians, youth and adults, Muslims, Buddhists and Jews, and they will all celebrate what is shared and listen to what is different.
Participation in the event is open to everyone and free of charge.
We invite you to take part in the realization of the vision, which is already taking shape.
In order to hold the event, we ask for your support in covering the event expenses. Any donation is welcome (donations are tax-deductible).
We have no other way.
Thank you for your support and see you at the 'One Heart' Peace Convention!
