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Peace Tree planting in Villach
A spiritual ceremony for the planting of a "Peace Tree" in a park.
"You have chosen the tree well. It will be beautiful. It has a long life, right? About 350 years at least."
"This tree is peace. Second is nonviolence. Nonviolence, let's say ahiṁsā, please, nonviolence, and we need that very much."
A spiritual teacher, accompanied by a group, dedicates a newly planted tree as a "Peace Tree." After reading a German peace prayer attached to the tree, the leader chants mantras for peace (Oṁ Śānti) and universal well-being, and explains the tree's symbolism as a steadfast, parental presence representing peace and nonviolence. He blesses the tree, suggesting positive wishes made while circling it may be fulfilled, and declares it a spiritual center or "navel." The event concludes with a group photo and final blessings.
Filming location: Austria
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
