“Pause For Peace” – A Nationwide Campaign by Brahma Kumaris in South Africa

International Peace Day was celebrated in South Africa by the Brahma Kumaris by launching a nationwide campaign “Pause for Peace“.

In order to promote greater harmony within communities, encouraging people at all levels of society to take a moment and pause for peace, is the impetus with which the Brahma Kumaris launched a national campaign called Pause for Peace in honor of the International Peace Day in September.

In Durban, a special program with dignitaries was organised where Dr. Buthelezi, an elder who played a key political role in the province; Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of Gandhi; and Dr. Dilly Naidoo, a social entrepreneur, attended.  Special guest of honor, Senior Rajayogi BK Chakradhari from New Delhi, brought the spiritual message of peace how begins in our hearts when we change consciousness from limited identity to soul identity.

In Cape Town, the state co-ordinator, Lucille Meyer, CEO of Chrysalis Academy, set the context and reminded us of the need for peace at this time. Various faith representatives were invited to light a candle and share a message of peace.

In Johannesburg, the evening began with a beautiful song rendered by Vee, a local artist, whose message was peace begins with me. The program was graced with faith leaders from the surrounding communities as well as members of the local chapter of the URI (United Religious Initiative).