It is about developing a life-long moral wisdom by guiding children to know and encouraging them to pursue character attributes such as respect, responsibility, courage, honesty, kindness, compassion, perseverance and leadership. When modeled, taught, expected, acknowledged and celebrated, these character attributes lead students to be successful learners and contributors to their school community as well as responsible global citizens.
Subject matter includes politics, battles, and life in the U.S. during the war.
Imagine what that can do over time to increase cultural understanding and reduce conflict. And what better time to begin it than now, as we start a new page in history on January 1 st 2001. These doves can be made and hung as if flying around your room, or sent with a message to your Peace Pal. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run has involved 100 nations and one million participants since its inception in 1987. This largest event of its kind in the world will expand further in 2001 as their peace odyssey of citizens and nations continues and transcends ever beyond.