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CibbuanoBeth Nielsen Chapman - Prism: The Human Family Songbook
March 16th 2008 01:57
Hello Music Lovers
I just want to draw everyone's attention to something I found not only to be personally beautiful in a soul-stirring way, but also something that could potentially benefit the whole world. I first found the Peace Mala Organisation through links found in the liner notes of Beth Nielsen Chapman's latest CD Prism: The Human Family Songbook.
Also, look out for If Love Could Say God's Name, the beautiful DVD by Beth which features many songs from the album.
The reason I posted this under "social issues" is because although it is music-related and about a particular artist, I feel the message could have a positive impact as a social issue that everyone could help support.
As for my own beliefs, I am very spiritual, but also very liberal in my views, so naturally, I am very passionate about this album, and the cause it supports.
Here's some more information I've copied from the following website:
Your text goes here
****A Peace Mala is a symbolic bracelet that promotes friendship, respect and peace between the faiths and all people in our world. It cuts through all forms of prejudice and celebrates what makes us different from each other.
It is a vision for the future. Wearing the mala is a promise to help create a better world.
Peace Mala is a non-political organisation. It does not support any party or movement over any other. Neither does it support one belief system above another. The aim of Peace Mala is to contribute to education for global citizenship through promoting understanding, respect, tolerance and peace between communities, cultures and faiths. Our compassionate wish is for people, animals and the environment to be at peace.
Anyone may wear a Peace Mala. If members of political parties or peace movements choose to wear Peace Mala bracelets, it does not mean that Peace Mala automatically endorses that cause, although if it is working towards peace this is a good step forward. Peace Mala stands for total compassion for all beings without exception, and does not take sides with anyone against anyone else.
This message comes from all of us at Peace Mala with love to all of you who walk this beautiful planet we call Earth.
May it motivate us all to give thanks for the awesome beauty and majesty of our planet.
May we stop a while and think of all the life forms, including human kind, who share this planet.
May we consider the future of this planet and all who will live on it, long after all of you and all of us have departed this life.
May there be compassion and justice in the hearts and minds of those who hold power in governments and all areas of commerce, religion and education.
Do whatever you can to help make this a better world.
Send out a prayer to all who suffer on this planet at this present time, including animals and the environment. Please do it now...before you forget!
Main aims of Peace Mala:
Education for global citizenship through the promotion of understanding, respect, friendship, tolerance and peace between all communities, cultures and enlightened, compassionate faiths.
Peace Mala supports human rights, confronts bullying and all forms of prejudice.
Peace Mala raises awareness of issues of global interdependence and encourages active compassion by learners that will effect positive changes locally and globally.
Each coloured bead on the Peace Mala represents a spiritual path or faith and carries the universal peace message known by many people as the Golden Rule. This rule encourages us to treat others as we wish to be treated. By focusing on the Golden Rule, people of all faiths can cooperate with one another without having to participate or believe in each other's particular belief system. This is a basis on which believers of all faiths and spiritual paths can work together for peace and mutual respect.
Running through the peace mala is a simple thread which holds all the rainbow beads together. This may be called the Golden Thread of Spirituality which connects us all through the love in our hearts: acknowledging the Golden Rule and our spiritual unity opens up the pathway to peace.
The Peace Mala is a vision of the future which celebrates diversity, while promoting unity, awareness, tolerance, compassion, forgiveness, and respect. Wearing the Peace Mala is a promise to help create a better world.****
Here are what the following colours represent:
FIRST KNOT: This represents when you were born. You are unique and special! Each one of us is important no matter what our race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality or ability.
RED: This is for Christianity which grew out of Judaism. Jesus taught that we should love and forgive our enemies if we hope to enter the Kingdom of God.
Peace message: Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
ORANGE: This is for Buddhism. Buddha Shakyamuni taught that we should be mindful of our thoughts, words and actions and show loving kindness to everyone. All beings by nature are one.
Peace message: I will act towards others exactly as I would act towards myself.
YELLOW: This is for Sikhism whose founder, Guru Nanak, preached equality, love and tolerance between all people.
Peace message: As you wish for yourself, so wish for others.
GREEN: This is for Islam whose prophet Muhammad taught that Allah created the whole of humankind from one soul and that their differences were intended.
Peace message: None of you truly believe until you wish for your brother and sisters what you wish for yourself.
BLUE: This is for Judaism, an ancient faith which started in the Middle East and gave the world some of God's earliest messages of love.
Peace Message: What is harmful to you, do not do to other people.
INDIGO: This is for the Baha'i faith. Baha'u'llah, taught that all of mankind will be united when there is world peace and equality.
Peace message: Blessed is the person who loves his/her brother and sister more than him/herself.
VIOLET: This is for ISKCON popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement which promotes the well-being of human society by teaching the science of God consciousness. Prabhupada, its founder, taught that we are all spirit souls and that loving kindness and spiritual devotion will bring peace and happiness.
Peace message: Live in loving harmony with all of God's creation.
WHITE: This is for you and your own spiritual path.
VIOLET: This is for Zoroastrianism, an ancient faith from Persia (now Iran). The Zoroastrian ideal is "Good thoughts, good words, good deeds".
Peace message: Do not do to another what is not good for yourself.
INDIGO: This is for tribal and native people who believe that all of creation is sacred and that all people share one heart though they are many.
Peace message: "Man did not weave the web of life - he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." Chief Seattle
BLUE: This is for Jainism, an ancient Indian religion which believes in ahimsa ( non violence to living things).
Peace Message: All living beings are equal and none should be harmed for in doing so one will harm oneself.
GREEN: This is for Earth Religions which have existed since ancient times and have suffered much persecution and misunderstanding. Earth religions respect all life forms and will harm none.
Peace message: "Harm none".
YELLOW: This is for Taoism, a Chinese belief meaning "the way" or path. Taoists believe in ch'i which is the life force of the universe. The Yin Yang symbol shows how harmony is achieved by opposites complementing each other.
Peace Message: Act with compassion, moderation and humility.
ORANGE: This is for Hinduism, probably the most ancient faith in the world, which teaches that we are all part of one soul created by God.
Peace message: Do nothing to others which, if done to you, could cause you pain.
RED: This is for Yungdrung Bon, the original faith of Tibet. It means Eternal Light or Enlightened Teaching. The teachings of Yungdrung Bon are based on the principle of showing indiscriminate love and compassion to all sentient beings including humankind.
Peace Message: Treat all living beings as if they were your own mother.
FINAL KNOT: This is to remind each one of us that how we behave in life affects everyone we meet. Follow the path of peace and friendship to help create a better world.****
Also, there are ways YOU can help the organisation...
****SUPPORT THE PEACE MALA
If the purpose of the Peace Mala has struck a chord with you, you may want to help us in our initiative to fight prejudice and intolerance.
Donations to Peace Mala will be very welcome and used to promote the message of harmony and respect.
For information about the Peace Mala please contact us at info@peacemala.org.uk
or telephone 01792 774225.****
Here is a song from the album God Is In (Goddess In) by Beth Nielsen Chapman which will be Peace Mala's anthem.
"God is in the child's eye, see them wide, wondrous wise
God is in the rain and snow, and each snowflake this we know
God is in the trees and air, the rocks the birds the bees the bears
God is in the clouds above, God is in each act of love
God is in the oceans deep, some say God goes there to sleep
God is in the mountains high whistling a lullabye
God is in the darkest wood, God is in your neighborhood
God is in a place that's near...sometimes it's just not so clear
God is in the Christian house - bread and wine and holy cross
God is in the Jewish home - shalom chave rim shalom
God is in the Muslim - Allah hu akbar salaam
God is in the Hindu way - Jai Baquan Nameste
God is in those dancing Pagans - each drop of perspiration
God is in the Vatican, Quaker Meeting, Rhastaman
God is in the flowing Tao then and now and now and now
God is in the Atheist....and all the things that don't exist
God is in...God is in....God is in....
I don't know where you go
In between the lightning and the darkness
I just know I'm not alone
Born in this
Beautiful Universe....
God is in the Ozone layer - holier and holier
If not inside the atom bomb - at least the atom bomber's Mom
God is Darfur, Bagdhad, Jerusalem, Serbia, Morovia, Liberia
Sagovia, Yugoslavia, Montana, Oklahoma
God is so inspired by those who fly and those who try
God is insatiable- sing and dance way past go
God is in you and me, someday God will help us see
God's in love with love so live
Live and love and that's enough
God is in sweet drops
In the white flakes
Of the rain and snow and
God is in the trees, the rocks
The birds the bears....the bees ....I know and
God is in the silent nights of dreams and in the sweet by and by
God is in the child's eye in the sweet spot in the rain and snow and god is in the trees the Rocks the birds the bees the bears and....God Is In!"
Also, I love this particular verse from My Religion (Sweet Love) which Beth wrote and performed with poet Atoaji Radellant.
"My religion
I am a Hindu - Buddhist - Jew - Islamic - Christian
Combining one soul, one vision
Living peacefully where music is the only divinity
And sharing your art, the sacred creed
My confession of faith is to struggle, go out of my way
And find love to the end of my days
And find love to the end of my days
And find love to the end of my days...
Cheers, Michael
I just want to draw everyone's attention to something I found not only to be personally beautiful in a soul-stirring way, but also something that could potentially benefit the whole world. I first found the Peace Mala Organisation through links found in the liner notes of Beth Nielsen Chapman's latest CD Prism: The Human Family Songbook.
"Prism: The Human Family Songbook"
Also, look out for If Love Could Say God's Name, the beautiful DVD by Beth which features many songs from the album.
"If Love Could Say God's Name"
The reason I posted this under "social issues" is because although it is music-related and about a particular artist, I feel the message could have a positive impact as a social issue that everyone could help support.
As for my own beliefs, I am very spiritual, but also very liberal in my views, so naturally, I am very passionate about this album, and the cause it supports.
Here's some more information I've copied from the following website:
Your text goes here
****A Peace Mala is a symbolic bracelet that promotes friendship, respect and peace between the faiths and all people in our world. It cuts through all forms of prejudice and celebrates what makes us different from each other.
It is a vision for the future. Wearing the mala is a promise to help create a better world.
Peace Mala is a non-political organisation. It does not support any party or movement over any other. Neither does it support one belief system above another. The aim of Peace Mala is to contribute to education for global citizenship through promoting understanding, respect, tolerance and peace between communities, cultures and faiths. Our compassionate wish is for people, animals and the environment to be at peace.
Anyone may wear a Peace Mala. If members of political parties or peace movements choose to wear Peace Mala bracelets, it does not mean that Peace Mala automatically endorses that cause, although if it is working towards peace this is a good step forward. Peace Mala stands for total compassion for all beings without exception, and does not take sides with anyone against anyone else.
This message comes from all of us at Peace Mala with love to all of you who walk this beautiful planet we call Earth.
May it motivate us all to give thanks for the awesome beauty and majesty of our planet.
May we stop a while and think of all the life forms, including human kind, who share this planet.
May we consider the future of this planet and all who will live on it, long after all of you and all of us have departed this life.
May there be compassion and justice in the hearts and minds of those who hold power in governments and all areas of commerce, religion and education.
Do whatever you can to help make this a better world.
Send out a prayer to all who suffer on this planet at this present time, including animals and the environment. Please do it now...before you forget!
Main aims of Peace Mala:
Education for global citizenship through the promotion of understanding, respect, friendship, tolerance and peace between all communities, cultures and enlightened, compassionate faiths.
Peace Mala supports human rights, confronts bullying and all forms of prejudice.
Peace Mala raises awareness of issues of global interdependence and encourages active compassion by learners that will effect positive changes locally and globally.
Each coloured bead on the Peace Mala represents a spiritual path or faith and carries the universal peace message known by many people as the Golden Rule. This rule encourages us to treat others as we wish to be treated. By focusing on the Golden Rule, people of all faiths can cooperate with one another without having to participate or believe in each other's particular belief system. This is a basis on which believers of all faiths and spiritual paths can work together for peace and mutual respect.
Running through the peace mala is a simple thread which holds all the rainbow beads together. This may be called the Golden Thread of Spirituality which connects us all through the love in our hearts: acknowledging the Golden Rule and our spiritual unity opens up the pathway to peace.
The Peace Mala is a vision of the future which celebrates diversity, while promoting unity, awareness, tolerance, compassion, forgiveness, and respect. Wearing the Peace Mala is a promise to help create a better world.****
Here are what the following colours represent:
FIRST KNOT: This represents when you were born. You are unique and special! Each one of us is important no matter what our race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality or ability.
RED: This is for Christianity which grew out of Judaism. Jesus taught that we should love and forgive our enemies if we hope to enter the Kingdom of God.
Peace message: Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
ORANGE: This is for Buddhism. Buddha Shakyamuni taught that we should be mindful of our thoughts, words and actions and show loving kindness to everyone. All beings by nature are one.
Peace message: I will act towards others exactly as I would act towards myself.
YELLOW: This is for Sikhism whose founder, Guru Nanak, preached equality, love and tolerance between all people.
Peace message: As you wish for yourself, so wish for others.
GREEN: This is for Islam whose prophet Muhammad taught that Allah created the whole of humankind from one soul and that their differences were intended.
Peace message: None of you truly believe until you wish for your brother and sisters what you wish for yourself.
BLUE: This is for Judaism, an ancient faith which started in the Middle East and gave the world some of God's earliest messages of love.
Peace Message: What is harmful to you, do not do to other people.
INDIGO: This is for the Baha'i faith. Baha'u'llah, taught that all of mankind will be united when there is world peace and equality.
Peace message: Blessed is the person who loves his/her brother and sister more than him/herself.
VIOLET: This is for ISKCON popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement which promotes the well-being of human society by teaching the science of God consciousness. Prabhupada, its founder, taught that we are all spirit souls and that loving kindness and spiritual devotion will bring peace and happiness.
Peace message: Live in loving harmony with all of God's creation.
WHITE: This is for you and your own spiritual path.
VIOLET: This is for Zoroastrianism, an ancient faith from Persia (now Iran). The Zoroastrian ideal is "Good thoughts, good words, good deeds".
Peace message: Do not do to another what is not good for yourself.
INDIGO: This is for tribal and native people who believe that all of creation is sacred and that all people share one heart though they are many.
Peace message: "Man did not weave the web of life - he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." Chief Seattle
BLUE: This is for Jainism, an ancient Indian religion which believes in ahimsa ( non violence to living things).
Peace Message: All living beings are equal and none should be harmed for in doing so one will harm oneself.
GREEN: This is for Earth Religions which have existed since ancient times and have suffered much persecution and misunderstanding. Earth religions respect all life forms and will harm none.
Peace message: "Harm none".
YELLOW: This is for Taoism, a Chinese belief meaning "the way" or path. Taoists believe in ch'i which is the life force of the universe. The Yin Yang symbol shows how harmony is achieved by opposites complementing each other.
Peace Message: Act with compassion, moderation and humility.
ORANGE: This is for Hinduism, probably the most ancient faith in the world, which teaches that we are all part of one soul created by God.
Peace message: Do nothing to others which, if done to you, could cause you pain.
RED: This is for Yungdrung Bon, the original faith of Tibet. It means Eternal Light or Enlightened Teaching. The teachings of Yungdrung Bon are based on the principle of showing indiscriminate love and compassion to all sentient beings including humankind.
Peace Message: Treat all living beings as if they were your own mother.
FINAL KNOT: This is to remind each one of us that how we behave in life affects everyone we meet. Follow the path of peace and friendship to help create a better world.****
Also, there are ways YOU can help the organisation...
****SUPPORT THE PEACE MALA
If the purpose of the Peace Mala has struck a chord with you, you may want to help us in our initiative to fight prejudice and intolerance.
Donations to Peace Mala will be very welcome and used to promote the message of harmony and respect.
For information about the Peace Mala please contact us at info@peacemala.org.uk
or telephone 01792 774225.****
Here is a song from the album God Is In (Goddess In) by Beth Nielsen Chapman which will be Peace Mala's anthem.
"God is in the child's eye, see them wide, wondrous wise
God is in the rain and snow, and each snowflake this we know
God is in the trees and air, the rocks the birds the bees the bears
God is in the clouds above, God is in each act of love
God is in the oceans deep, some say God goes there to sleep
God is in the mountains high whistling a lullabye
God is in the darkest wood, God is in your neighborhood
God is in a place that's near...sometimes it's just not so clear
God is in the Christian house - bread and wine and holy cross
God is in the Jewish home - shalom chave rim shalom
God is in the Muslim - Allah hu akbar salaam
God is in the Hindu way - Jai Baquan Nameste
God is in those dancing Pagans - each drop of perspiration
God is in the Vatican, Quaker Meeting, Rhastaman
God is in the flowing Tao then and now and now and now
God is in the Atheist....and all the things that don't exist
God is in...God is in....God is in....
I don't know where you go
In between the lightning and the darkness
I just know I'm not alone
Born in this
Beautiful Universe....
God is in the Ozone layer - holier and holier
If not inside the atom bomb - at least the atom bomber's Mom
God is Darfur, Bagdhad, Jerusalem, Serbia, Morovia, Liberia
Sagovia, Yugoslavia, Montana, Oklahoma
God is so inspired by those who fly and those who try
God is insatiable- sing and dance way past go
God is in you and me, someday God will help us see
God's in love with love so live
Live and love and that's enough
God is in sweet drops
In the white flakes
Of the rain and snow and
God is in the trees, the rocks
The birds the bears....the bees ....I know and
God is in the silent nights of dreams and in the sweet by and by
God is in the child's eye in the sweet spot in the rain and snow and god is in the trees the Rocks the birds the bees the bears and....God Is In!"
Also, I love this particular verse from My Religion (Sweet Love) which Beth wrote and performed with poet Atoaji Radellant.
"My religion
I am a Hindu - Buddhist - Jew - Islamic - Christian
Combining one soul, one vision
Living peacefully where music is the only divinity
And sharing your art, the sacred creed
My confession of faith is to struggle, go out of my way
And find love to the end of my days
And find love to the end of my days
And find love to the end of my days...
Cheers, Michael
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