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Prem Rawat Addresses Peace Conference at European Union

By The Prem Rawat Foundation

Monday, 19 July 2010 12:46

Prem Rawat was invited by Gianni Pittella, First Vice President of the European Union, to share his vision of peace at a special event called “Words of Peace for Europe,” held at the EU Parliament House in Brussels on June 29, 2010. Mr. Rawat spoke to a diverse audience of diplomats, local leaders, and other honored guests from many countries.

Mr. Rawat’s remarks offered a clear and challenging perspective. “If we have the power to make such a mess out of this earth, then certainly we have enough power to bring peace to this earth, too,” he said. “The question remains whether or not it is something that we want to do, because peace begins with every one of you. It is individual human beings who need peace; it is individual human beings in whom the desire resides; and it is on the individual human being’s stage that peace needs to dance.”

Concluding his address during which pin-drop silence was frequently interrupted by bursts of applause, Mr. Rawat declared, “Determination, understanding, and clarity have to be the fundamental foundations on which this peace will be built. Not exclusion, but inclusion. The day our measurements are based on our similarities and not our differences is the day we will begin to lay the foundation for peace in this world.”

At the end of the event, Mr. Pittella personally thanked Mr. Rawat for his insights, declaring that: "Today, peace is considered an irreplaceable factor in every effort for a society that is based on the dignity of the individual and on common welfare. However, any effort for peace made by institutions cannot fully succeed if the value of peace is not deeply rooted in every person's heart.”

18 Comments

Owen makes this comment

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Superb - I would love to see a video of that address... hopefully we can soon.
Vlasta S. makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

Wonderful, exciting,unique,honorable, exeptional are some of the words that awake in me as I hear the words of Prem Rawat message. Thank you for this new perspective in our lifes. Vlasta S. Slovenia
Beth Mastin makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

I wait to be updated by this service. It is important to me to see and be a part of his vision and his most recent talks to all people on this planet. To see the interest and hope of the listening audience is at the essence of our understanding and learning.
candice makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

Seeing these photos, something in me says, "finally." Though what he offers is for individuals like me, whose life has been completely changed by what was shown, for world leaders to allow him a forum like this is just incredible.
Sue Bucknum makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

I'm so proud of Mr. Rawat. What an incredible effort he is making to bring peace to people. I am so grateful. The living peace inside each of us is so precious, and to have that awakened in us is a miracle. The whole world will glow when each one of us chooses peace.
Sarvottam Varma makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

People talk of World Peace but Maharaji talks of Peace within Each and Every Individual Human Being. Peace in World, if ever it could happen Shall happen through individual Human Beings only, not possible through the world as a whole. Maharaji is the only One not only talking but walking with possibility of Peace. I am so grateful to him for this unique gift to humanity.
mary foxen makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

Prem Rawat truly cares about each individual.
Doug Wakefield makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

Great stuff to be presented in front of some of the world's leaders... Fantastic reminder for me!
Alec Lam makes this comment

Thursday, 22 July 2010

yes, peace begins with each individual human being
Tammy Duffy makes this comment

Friday, 23 July 2010

Amazing! I am so grateful to you for the time, dedication, extreme care and tremendous effort that goes into every day of your life to make my life and our world better. Thank you Prem Rawat!