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The 24th Annual International Peace Prayer Day
Sponsored by Golden Temple and 3HO Foundation
June 20, 2009 from 2 – 10 p.m.
Guru Ram Das Puri, Española, New Mexico
Peaceful Heart: Sacred Prayer in Every Action
Featuring an Interfaith Peace Prayer Panel
Hosted by Gurudass Kaur
All are Welcome
Attendance is Free
Program
Join us for the 24th annual International Peace Prayer Day celebrating a collective passion for world peace. Enjoy a day of ceremony, prayer, and reverence upon the sacred ground of the Hopi Indians and other native tribes of Guru Ram Das Puri near Española, New Mexico.
The elders tell us that every hundred years the ancients and warriors would meet on this land and pray to the One Creator, the Great Spirit. They believed that anyone who walked the mile and a quarter circle on this site would be healed. It is said that the healing energy generated by the drums and the walk will integrate your physical and mental being with your spirit. Be a part of this ancient ritual at the 24th Annual International Peace Prayer Day.
 Since 1986, musicians, entertainers, peace activists, public servants and interfaith leaders have gathered together to celebrate International Peace Prayer Day. Come and experience the ceremony of the Sacred Healing Walk, live devotional music and dance from around the globe, the power of voices uplifted in prayer, and sharing joy and laughter in community. All are welcome to attend this free event.
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The Ceremony of Every Action as Prayer
- Sat Jot Singh, Hawaii, United States — Devotional music enhanced with dance rhythms, melodic guitar, and harmony filled vocals all intertwined with the sacred power of the healing sound current.
- Izzat Da Punjab Bhangra Troupe New Mexico, United States; Damaka Bhangra, Oregon, United States; and Rang de Firang, California, United States — Bhangra is a high energy folk dance that comes from northern India. Traditionally it's danced and performed during the harvest season in Spring around the time of Baisakhi. Many of the dance steps come from village life experience and the farmer's work in the fields. the main beat of Bhangra is set by a drum called the Dhol. Western music has in the past decade embraced and infused Bhangra beats and rhythms into pop music. Bhangra clubs are more popular than ever as people are finding the pure joy of dancing Bhangra to the Bhangra beat!
 Classical Indian Dance with Jai Khalsa, California, United States
— Referencing classical Indian dance in a way that is simultaneously ancient Eastern and contemporary Western, Jai's creative expression tells the stories that live within.
- A Peace Prayer and interactive peace process led by Gurudass Kaur Virginia, United States
 Benyamin and Rabia van Hattum of the Zevk Ensemble, Abiquiu, New Mexico, United States—Music and storytelling expressing what is universal and honoring the differences in cultures recognizing that we are all one human family.
- Peace Prayer Panel: A Dialogue on Living Our Prayers
- Rabbi Malka Drucker, HaMakom: The Place for Passionate and Progressive Judaism, New Mexico, United States
- Dottie, Indyke — Creativity for Peace: New Mexico, United States; Upper Galilee; and Israel
- Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa — Sikh Dharma International: New Mexico, United States
- Don Handrick: Thubten Norbu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center, New Mexico, United States
- Sat Siri Kaur — Chumash Nation
 Tewa Dancers from the North, Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, United States—The Eagle Dance To show appreciation and respect to the Eagle who acts as a messenger between the world of reality and the spirit world. This dance honors the bird because of what he provides to the people. The ceremonial feathers for use in the kiva and for dances that are done in the pueblo world. The dancers show how the bird lives in the wild, flies, glides and goes after prey to feed their young.
 Guru Singh and Friends, California, United States—Harmonizing life through sound to inspire the soul.
- Arrival of the Peace Flame with the Peace Flame Runners.
Learn how you can become a Peace Flame Runner or part of the support Team.
- The Sacred Healing Walk to send your prayers and receive the blessing of healing.
- Dinner—vegetarian and delicious
 Tina Malia, California, United States—Original music with elevating lyrics and deep, earthy rhythms combining American folk, soul and world music with a flair all her own.
- Mirabai Ceiba, Germany and Mexico—A Musical Journey between Worlds with original songs and spiritual chants to celebrate the joy of life.
- Sada Sat Kaur, San Giustino, Italy—Gurmukhi mantra cross pollinated with western rock ambience and kundalini Shakti energy.
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Driving Directions
- Map to Espanola, enter "Espanola, NM" at mapquest.com.
- From Albuquerque
- Take I-25 North towards Santa Fe.
- Upon entering Santa Fe city limits, take St. Francis Drive/Highway 285 Exit. Drive through Santa Fe on Hwy 285/84 towards Espanola (approximately 25 miles).
- In the town of Espanola, Hwy 285/84 turns into Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Drive until you come to Fairview Drive (there is a Bank of America on your left). Turn left onto Fairview. The next stoplight (across the bridge) is Paseo de Onate.
- Turn right onto Paseo de Onate. A half a block down, look for the 3HO sign on your left and then turn left onto a partially paved road. You will see the New Mexico State Police Building on your right just after you turn.
- Follow this road up the mountain for approximately 8 miles.
- PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY as the road from Espanola to the site is mostly unpaved. Look for the 3HO signs located along the road as you drive. The Guru Ram Das Puri campsite is eight miles up this road, on the right hand side. Download Map
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What to bring
- Sheepskins or mats for sitting.
- A water bottle (fresh and pure water is available onsite).
- Reusable plates, eating utensils, and cloth napkins. (In support of our Mother Earth, we do not provide disposable dinnerware/paper products).
- Head covering (hat, scarf, or turban, etc.)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Closed toe shoes for varied high desert terrain.
- Three offerings to leave at each Altar during the Sacred Healing Walk
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Yogi Bhajan's Vision of Peace
Yogi Bhajan who has been inspiring people to lead healthy, happy and holy lives since he arrived in the United States from India in 1969. A master of Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan's commitment to helping to create a loving world began at age six and continued through all his life. The founding of International Peace Prayer Day, joining people of all faiths to pray for and celebrate peace, is one of his many legacies to humanity.
"Most beloved of God are those who are peace, at peace, share peace and bring peace to all." ~ Yogi Bhajan
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