Global Family for Love and Peace
Global Family for Love and Peace was founded in 2002 by Dharma Master Hsin Tao, who was a child soldier for Burmese guerrilla army at nine years old. At the age of 15 Master Hsin Tao heard the story of Bodhisattva Guanyin, the Goddess of Compassion. From that moment, Master Hsin Tao made a vow to spend his life following the spiritual example of Bodhisattva Guanyin, working for peace through dialogue, education and service.
The long-term goal of GFLP is to sow the seeds of peace, bringing to life the United Nations Resolution on the Right of Peoples to Peace (A/RES/39/11): that “peoples of our planet have a sacred right to peace” and that “the maintenance of a peaceful life for peoples is the sacred duty of each State”.
GLFP is a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States and is in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Come celebrate Earth Day with Here on Earth and other climate enthusiasts!
SATURDAY APRIL 20
at Pier 57 15th St. & West Side Highway 3-7 pm
Contribute to a collaborative film about water
Screening of Youth Climate films
Immersive sound art piece
New York Insight
Waterfront meditation walk 10am -12:30pm, sign-up HERE
Wick Poetry Center
Dear Body of Water Maker Space 3-7pm
Hudson Park Library
Climate storytime & scavenger hunt 3-4pm
Hudson River Park
Discovery Tank hands-on STEM activities 11-5pm
SUNDAY APRIL 21st
at Chan Space NYC 219 E 60th St. 1-5pm
Exhibition of youth climate photos
Wick Poetry Center—Dear Body of Water Maker Space
Tea meditation 3:30-4pm
Both events are free and open to the public
Past Event:
2024 Interfaith Harmony Week
2024 Interfaith Harmony Week Event
February 2nd, 2024
Time
03:00 PM - 06:30 PM EST
Location
Tzu Chi Center
229 E 60th St.
New York, NY 10022
and
Chan Space New York
219 E 60th St
New York, NY 10002
Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform – one week in a year – when interfaith and other groups of goodwill show the world what a powerful movement they are. On February 2nd, during Interfaith Harmony Week, Global Family for Love and Peace invites you to contribute to an intergenerational conversation and share experiences, knowledge and values founded on your faith tradition that foster mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration. “Collaboration” is a call to action.
We are excited to welcome our Panelists, Cello Performer, and Guests
To share experiences and knowledge, and have an open dialogue on core values
in our faith traditions and how we can actualize these values in the communities we serve.
Rev. Doyeon Park
Won Buddhism of
Manhattan
Thomas Petriano, Ph.D
Professor & Chair of Religious Studies, St. Joseph’s University New York
Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer
Executive Director, The Interfaith Center of
New York
Rosleny Ubiñas
Youth Representative of the Bahá’ís of the US to the United Nations
Lee J. Dufallo
Special Performance Cellist, Together In Harmony
Allies and Collaborators
Here On Earth
Based in New York, collaborating with students, educators and artists all over the world, Here On Earth is a creative educational project for young filmmakers and climate leaders.
This is a place to learn, to grow, and to share your voice. We nurture a positive relationship with the environment by focusing on collaboration, connection and creativity.
Here on Earth
Chan Space New York
Chan Space New York sits in contrast to a fast-paced city life, offering respite and teachings through dynamic and contemporary programs to encourage curiosity, conversation, reflection and enjoyment. Under the guidance of Venerable Guang Guo Shih, there are meditation classes, courses on Buddhism, walking and moving meditations, musical events, art shows, calligraphy and tea ceremony.
Chan Space New York is a part of the Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Chan Space New York
University for Life and Peace
The University for Life and Peace (ULP) opened its doors in 2020 and has initiated interdisciplinary collaboration among the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and religious traditions. By establishing a common ground for mankind, ULP investigates and promotes the development of in-depth solutions aimed at restoring planet earth to a balanced and optimal state. An essential component of the university’s program is spiritual ecology, the interconnection between living beings and the natural world.
University for Life and Peace
Museum of World Religions
The Museum of World Religions was founded by Master Hsin Tao. Utilizing the principles of nature to inspire love and peace through teachings of the world’s religious and spiritual traditions. The Museum’s interactive exhibits and the recreation of real-life experiences allows the visitor to better understand the bewilderment about life and enables them to reaffirm life's worth.
Museum of World Religions
Peace Meditation
When your mind is at Peace
The world is at Peace
Let loose, let go
Let the fatigue body have moments to relax and rest,
Secluded, Tranquil,
Let the tangled mind have refuge to settle.
PEACE MEDITATION releases stress, relaxes body, opens wisdom, and balances body, mind and spirit
Ven. Dharma Master Hsin Tao.