Dhammayietra - A Wheel for Peace
Peace and Reconciliation
The mural, carved by Siem Reap artist Channa, depicts the Dhamma wheel being pushed by Buddhist monks, peace loving men and women, including people in wheelchairs, farmers, Catholic priests, nuns and soldiers as they walk to promote non-violence, peace and reconciliation. It is the adapted logo of the Dhammayietra.
Years ago in the refugee camps, JRS reflected on how best to end the war and exile in Cambodia and promote peace. One of the decisions was to work with the Buddhist monks to promote reconciliation. Along with Maha Ghosananda, a revered senior Buddhist monk shining with happiness and holiness, Bob Maat and Liz Bernstein, friends of peace, began to organise the Dhammayietra (Peace Walk). The first was in 1992. The 1993 walk lead up to the first elections after the Pol Pot genocide era. Thousands walked across the country into Phnom Penh and the next day 95% of the population turned out to vote in peace. The Dhammayietra has been held every year since then. Sadly, in one march, some monks were killed and other peace lovers held by the Khmer Rouge.
Prayer of Maha Ghosananda
The Suffering of Cambodia has been deep
From this suffering comes Great Compassion
Great Compassion makes a Peaceful Heart
A Peaceful Heart makes a Peaceful Person
A Peaceful Person makes a Peaceful Family
A Peaceful Family makes a Peaceful Community
A Peaceful Community makes a Peaceful Nation
A Peaceful Nation makes a Peaceful World
A Peaceful World makes a Peaceful Universe
Here, you are invited to reflect on reconciliation and peace in your own heart and family, in your country and in the world. What do you do to promote peace? How do you solve quarrels? How can countries solve conflicts peacefully?
For more, read Maha Ghosananda's 'The Buddha of the Battlefield'and 'Step by Step'
"I will do one thing every day to make peacemgrow like a flower."
"Spend five minutes every day reflecting peacefully."
Song Kosal, ICBL Youth Ambassador
Take more tour with reading below:
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Environment-The Red Tree
As you begin the circle of peace, designed by Rob Allsop, pause by the Red Blood Flower tree...
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Environment-The Boddhi Tree
The Boddhi Tree is called the great tree of life because all that is needed for lasting peace can...
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Displacement, Refugees...
Here we reflect on displacement in Cambodia, world refugees and asylum seekers, evictions, displacement of the heart...
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Prize of Peace
Cambodian survivors were very active in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the Cluster Munition Coalition...
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Good governance
Jayavarman VII (1125-1215) ruled the Khmer Empire from 1181 from Siem Reap. He married Jayarajadevi and then...
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Good citizenship
Indradevi influenced the King, particularly in his devotion to Buddhism and the way of compassion and wisdom. She was the head professor in...
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Finding the spirit in all things
Love one another as I have loved you. (Jesus)
This chapel welcomes people of all faiths, Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, all who seek the meaning of...
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I have no foot to wash
We leave with many words echoing in our hearts...
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Peace and Reconciliation
The mural, carved by Siem Reap artist Channa, depicts the Dhamma wheel being pushed by Buddhist monks, peace loving men and women , including people...
-
Gallery - Home
Symbol dot the landscape calling us to reflect on:
Woman at the well - Living Water Development that enriches all...
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Development for all
MEET THE WOMAN AT THE WELL
The well gives the water of life. You are invited...
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Treasures in earthen vessels
DIGNITY AND HUMAN POTENTIAL OF EACH PERSON
We are all made from the same human fabric...
Peace and Reconciliation
The mural, carved by Siem Reap artist Channa, depicts the Dhamma wheel being pushed by Buddhist monks, peace loving men and women, including people in wheelchairs, farmers, Catholic priests, nuns and soldiers as they walk to promote non-violence, peace and reconciliation. It is the adapted logo of the Dhammayietra.
Years ago in the refugee camps, JRS reflected on how best to end the war and exile in Cambodia and promote peace. One of the decisions was to work with the Buddhist monks to promote reconciliation. Along with Maha Ghosananda, a revered senior Buddhist monk shining with happiness and holiness, Bob Maat and Liz Bernstein, friends of peace, began to organise the Dhammayietra (Peace Walk). The first was in 1992. The 1993 walk lead up to the first elections after the Pol Pot genocide era. Thousands walked across the country into Phnom Penh and the next day 95% of the population turned out to vote in peace. The Dhammayietra has been held every year since then. Sadly, in one march, some monks were killed and other peace lovers held by the Khmer Rouge.
Prayer of Maha Ghosananda
The Suffering of Cambodia has been deep
From this suffering comes Great Compassion
Great Compassion makes a Peaceful Heart
A Peaceful Heart makes a Peaceful Person
A Peaceful Person makes a Peaceful Family
A Peaceful Family makes a Peaceful Community
A Peaceful Community makes a Peaceful Nation
A Peaceful Nation makes a Peaceful World
A Peaceful World makes a Peaceful Universe
Here, you are invited to reflect on reconciliation and peace in your own heart and family, in your country and in the world. What do you do to promote peace? How do you solve quarrels? How can countries solve conflicts peacefully?
For more, read Maha Ghosananda's 'The Buddha of the Battlefield'and 'Step by Step'
"I will do one thing every day to make peacemgrow like a flower."
"Spend five minutes every day reflecting peacefully."
Song Kosal, ICBL Youth Ambassador
Take more tour with reading below:
-
Environment-The Red Tree
As you begin the circle of peace, designed by Rob Allsop, pause by the Red Blood Flower tree...
-
Environment-The Boddhi Tree
The Boddhi Tree is called the great tree of life because all that is needed for lasting peace can...
-
Displacement, Refugees...
Here we reflect on displacement in Cambodia, world refugees and asylum seekers, evictions, displacement of the heart...
-
Prize of Peace
Cambodian survivors were very active in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the Cluster Munition Coalition...
-
Good governance
Jayavarman VII (1125-1215) ruled the Khmer Empire from 1181 from Siem Reap. He married Jayarajadevi and then...
-
Good citizenship
Indradevi influenced the King, particularly in his devotion to Buddhism and the way of compassion and wisdom. She was the head professor in...
-
Finding the spirit in all things
Love one another as I have loved you. (Jesus)
This chapel welcomes people of all faiths, Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, all who seek the meaning of... -
I have no foot to wash
We leave with many words echoing in our hearts...
-
Peace and Reconciliation
The mural, carved by Siem Reap artist Channa, depicts the Dhamma wheel being pushed by Buddhist monks, peace loving men and women , including people...
-
Gallery - Home
Symbol dot the landscape calling us to reflect on:
Woman at the well - Living Water Development that enriches all... -
Development for all
MEET THE WOMAN AT THE WELL
The well gives the water of life. You are invited... -
Treasures in earthen vessels
DIGNITY AND HUMAN POTENTIAL OF EACH PERSON
We are all made from the same human fabric...
