Finding Time for Peace In Your Life and On the Planet

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My Goal is Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me

I have been involved with the Peace Movement ever since the Vietnam War, which I opposed. Currently I am involved with four significant peace organizations which I wish to highlight in this lens. They are all worth joining and participating in. So read on and get involved in peace organizations in your town!

Over the years I have actually become a Buddhist. I received my dharma name Rinchen Chodron in 1999 from Thrangu Rinpoche. Rinchen Chodron translates as "precious dharma lamp" and that is what I try to do - light the way to dharma for people. I have numerous lenses on Buddhism. So if you are interested in Buddhism, please FIRST read this lens, then come back up top here and click here to visit my Buddhism lensography.

Enjoy Inner and Outer Peace 

This special Royal Locket engraved with "PEACE" is paired with a gift of "Peace and Calming" blend of pure essential oils, inviting you to experience both inner and outer peace. The extra-long 42" double faced satin ribbon can be worn at any length and fashioned into your favorite bow or knot. Versatile in quiet sage, the ribbon can be removed and the locket easily clipped to your personal chains. For inner peace, just moisten a wick with a few drops of oil whose aromatic vapors will gently diffuse through the fine wreath of leaves on the sides of this locket.

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Wear a Peace Pendant Diffuser 

If you would like to be proactive about your health and wellness, then diffusing essential oils is the most practical and effective way to enjoy their benefits!

To provide a pleasant scent to your environment try these sweet little necklaces which use the terra cotta to absorb and release the scent.

I have found the most wonderful website with a sweet little creation which would make a great and thoughtful gift for those you love. They have terra cotta pendants with all kinds of designs, including goddess designs, rune designs, as well as several other patterns. Have a look - the price is right! If you have a group you can order in bulk and receive wholesale pricing. The newest symbol on the pendants is the peace pendant. Have a look.

You can diffuse your essential oils using these pendants and the fragrance will last a long time. Terra Cotta Pendants make Aromatherapy as simple as breathing! Diffusing essential oils with a wearable diffuser that effectively and continuously disperses the oil into the air you breathe is a powerful way to support your desire to feel good all day long.

If you sell any brand of essential oil or fragrances these make wonderful and unique diffusers. They also have an affiliate marketing program.

So visit the site to order your pendant. They have this new Peace pendant and/or bracelet that I just love. What's cool about this type of diffuser is it can easily go with you anywhere! These are GREAT Gift ideas and the pendants are economical compared to other types of diffusers.

Dances of Universal Peace 

I first started dancing with the Colorado group of Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) in 1991 here in Denver. I will be including a YouTube of the dances so that you can get an idea what they are like.

These are simple circle dances. Some involve a partner and some do not. Anyone can do these dances - we have dancers in wheelchairs, we have dances in nursing homes, we have young dancers in the schools. Honor life, yourself, the earth and community in these simple dances which create love, harmony and beauty! At present I serve on the Diversity Committee at the College where I work and I am working with Student Services to host a dance this fall here at the College.

The actual full title of this group is the International Dances of Universal Peace and it is headquartered in the US in Seattle, Washington. But this group is in practically any country in the world by now. Just do a Google search and you will find a dance in your location. One of the things I love about the Dances is that I have met people from all over the world such as Peru, Germany, Russia, the Middle East, and every state in the United States as well. Honor life, yourself, the earth and community in these simple dances which create love, harmony and beauty.

Our passion is to Eat, Pray and Dance together and we have a lot of fun and a lot of LOVE! To learn about the history of these dances click here.

There Are So Many You-Tube Videos on the Dances of Universal Peace - Please Vote Here 

Body as Temple - Sacred Hebrew Dances of Universal Peace

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DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE / FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

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GAYAN demonstrating ZIMBABWE SONG / DANCE

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Bismillah Ya Fattah Dance of Universal Peace

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Heavenly Peace Ornament 


U.S. United States Historical Society Sterling Silver 2003 Heavenly Peace Ornament Pendant



Send a message of Peace for the Holidays

This can also be worn as a pendant.

* Sterling Silver Charm Pendant Ornament
* Stamped USHS
* Stamped Dated 2003 DeMateo (master silversmith)
* Angel Retired Rare

The Children's Global Peace Project 

The Children's Global Peace Project was born at a Dances of Universal Peace dance camp. The founders are Tajali Tolin and Kevin Lockwood. Our mission is to empower kids with the tools for creating peace through better communication and greater cultural understanding.

In 2008 CGPP worked with over 1600 children in over 50 classrooms, and sent peace banners to connecting classrooms in the US, Uganda, Uruguay, Tanzania, Norway, India, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Empower Kids with the Tools for Creating Peace Through Greater Cultural Understanding

You are invited to Hudson Gardens and Event Center
6115 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120

Thursday, October 22nd 6 - 10 p.m.
Fundraiser for the Children's Global Peace Project
Tickets are $35 and include a fabulous Dinner, Live Music and Silent Auction

We are accepting items for the Silent Auction

Click Here to Become Involved or Get Training as a Peace Facilitator!

If you do not live in Colorado, you can make a donation on the above website.

Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon 


John Lennon Peace 2010 Wall Calendar


John Lennon was many things, but above all he was a man of peace and love. This remarkable calendar furthers his mission, pairing his own words with lasting images to create a statement that remains pure Lennon magic.

Get Your Woodstock Calendar 

Jimi Hendrix 2009 Calendar: Live at Woodstock

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Excellent calendar, January 26, 2009

By W. J. Wethington (Grand Junction, CO)

As a Hendrix fan, I find the calendar a bright spot on the wall. Works for me.

Code Pink 4 Peace 



Code Pink is an organization that was started by Diane Wilson and Medea Benjamin/

For interviews and more information, please call Jean Stevens, national media coordinator, at 508-769-2138 or Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK co-founder, at 415-235-6517.

Join us by blogging, Tweeting, Facebooking, calling in to radio shows, or submitting letters to the editor that call for an end to war.

Only have a few minutes? You can:

TAKE ACTION:

* Donate $10 to support Afghan Women: http://bit.ly/2lPX0G

* Read "On Afghanistan, We Need a Policy, Not a Macho Hissy Fit" by Yifat Susskind: http://bit.ly/1R3w8V
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After Barack Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, he said "This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace."

We take this call to action very seriously -- just as Obama needs to work to earn this profound honor, so do we. You may not see it in the mainstream media, but CODEPINK has been out there every day, being vibrantly visible and vocal for peace. On Sunday, we unfurled banners reading "President Obama: End Bush's Wars!" and "End the Afghan Quagmire" behind Tiger Woods at the President's Cup golf tournament. Last night, we capped off an amazing week of actions by hand delivering our petition with all of your signatures to President Obama himself, urging him to keep his promises for peace.

As we heed Obama's call to action--and encourage him to do so, himself --we also want to recognize and support the important work that others are already doing around the world for peace and justice. We especially want to honor the incredible women we met in Afghanistan who are standing up for women's rights in the face of unimaginable oppression. They are working for justice and change at a level that is almost impossible for us to comprehend. We want to give one group in particular, Women for Afghan Women, a peace prize of our own, and encourage you to donate $10 toward supporting their deeply necessary work: http://bit.ly/2lPX0G

Your $10 will pay for one of these vital services; $40 will cover all four items:

* Food for one woman for 7 days
* Medical care for one woman for one month
* One dress for one woman
* A young girl's school tuition for15 days

Donate here.

Thank you for using your mouth and your brain to speak out for peace in Afghanistan.

Spiritual Unity Can Lead to Peace in the World 


Ubuntu Spiritual Unity Bracelet
- $ 72.99
The Ubuntu Spiritual Unity Bracelet, through six conjoined symbols, represents unity of the human spirit. Separately, the symbols have a deep meaning for a group of like-minded people. Individually, each of these symbols is rich in tradition and community, strengthening its members on a personal and spiritual level. Symbols represented on the bracelet are as follows : Yin & Yang (from Taoism), Star & Crescent (from Islam), Star of David (from Judaism), Cross (from Christianity), Gender Equality Sign, and the Peace Symbol (studded in Swarovski crystals). Bracelet design is cast pewter coated in sterling silver with an oxidized finish. Metal design is secured to black leather cuff with 2 closures, allowing the bracelet to be worn at either a 7" or 7.75" length. Designed and made in the USA.

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson 

This is a FABULOUS book and an absolute must read about how one man can make a difference in bringing peace to the world.


Three Cups of Tea:
One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time



Some failures lead to phenomenal successes, and this American nurse's unsuccessful attempt to climb K2, the world's second tallest mountain, is one of them. Dangerously ill when he finished his climb in 1993, Mortenson was sheltered for seven weeks by the small Pakistani village of Korphe; in return, he promised to build the impoverished town's first school, a project that grew into the Central Asia Institute, which has since constructed more than 50 schools across rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. Coauthor Relin recounts Mortenson's efforts in fascinating detail, presenting compelling portraits of the village elders, con artists, philanthropists, mujahideen, Taliban officials, ambitious school girls and upright Muslims Mortenson met along the way. As the book moves into the post-9/11 world, Mortenson and Relin argue that the United States must fight Islamic extremism in the region through collaborative efforts to alleviate poverty and improve access to education, especially for girls. Captivating and suspenseful, with engrossing accounts of both hostilities and unlikely friendships, this book will win many readers' hearts.

When I Want Peace or Serenity I Make Time To Read - Vote For Your Favorite or Add One 

Reading can actually be therapeutic. When life hands you stress, find time to relax and read.

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe (Smart Pop series)

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe (Smart Pop series)

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The Art of Serenity: The Path to a Joyful Life in the Best and Worst of Times by T. Byram Karasu

The Art of Serenity: The Path to a Joyful Life in the Best and Worst of Times by T. Byram Karasu

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The Tibetan Art of Serenity: How to Conquer Fear and Gain Contentment by Christopher Hansard

The Tibetan Art of Serenity: How to Conquer Fear and Gain Contentment by Christopher Hansard

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Peace Is Every Step-Meditation In Action: The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace Is Every Step-Meditation In Action: The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh

Leading Vietnamese Zen teacher and author of many more...1 point

Serenity Role Playing Game by Jamie Chambers

Serenity Role Playing Game by Jamie Chambers

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Serenity Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose to Soothe Your Soul by June Cotner

Serenity Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose to Soothe Your Soul by June Cotner

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Sharing Peace - Making A Difference

There are a million things you can do without leaving home.
Be peaceful - Dedicate yourself to sharing your peace - 'infect' peace around you.

* Write a poem for peace* Make a video. Post a video* Organize a concert for peace* Play music in the streets for peace* Plant a tree* Blog or write an article* Organize a gathering* Pray* Light a candle* Teach peace* Organize iPeace Day events in your campus* Meditate* Run for Peace. Walk for peace* Organize a game or a match for peace (any sport)* Have peace dinner with friends (or with strangers)

Anything that will express peace - for you.

Live without fear

Get kids involved - Get kids involved - Get kids involved

Peace Bears and Dolls Teach Values to Children 

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Mary Travers of "Peter Paul and Mary" Passes Away 

I remember their songs such as Blowing in the Wind and Where Have all the Flowers Gone? How sad to lose her! She died of complications from leukemia.

Click here to read her obituary.

One Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism 


Peace Mom:
A Mother's Journey through Heartache to Activism


On April 4, 2004, Cindy Sheehan learned that Casey, the eldest of her four children, had been killed in Iraq, where he was serving in the United States Army. After struggling through crippling grief for three weeks, she came to an epiphany: "I will spend my life trying to make Casey's sacrifice count for peace and love, not killing and hate."

Peace Mom is the heartfelt and profoundly moving story of Cindy's journey to activism. She recounts the dark days following Casey's death, when it seemed her life would never have meaning again. She tells of her June 2004 meeting with President Bush, and how that encounter ultimately set her on a path that would take her to hearings in the Capitol, test old friendships and family ties, and culminate outside Crawford, Texas, in a monthlong peace action that would draw thousands of supporters and worldwide attention.

Please Join Thank You Tibet! 

Join Thank You Tibet! to show your support and appreciation to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people for their culture of wisdom and compassion and their steadfast commitment to nonviolence as the path to peace.

PLEASE JOIN the Thank You Tibet! campaign and create a message in any medium-video, music, visual art, photography, and/or text-to express the ways that Tibetan culture and spirituality have inspired you and changed your life. Your message will be seen on line by a worldwide community and selections will be presented during a special program at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City in March 2010 and to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Please visit to submit your message.

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RinchenChodron has been a member since December 17 2007, has rated 1,053 lenses, favorited 370, and has created 112 lenses from scratch. Marsha Camblin donates their royalties to Squidoo Charity Fund and Women's Peace Campaign. This member's top-ranked page is "A Funny Christmas Story". See all my lenses

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