和平之年 — 1986年 ( Year of Peace – 1986 )

 

本文最初發表於 1987 年春季版《真理之珠》（ 第 18 個珠子，第 2 卷 ）

隨著 1986 年即將結束，我們發現自己目睹了暴力和破壞，並生活在一種知識裡，即武器的存在可以徹底摧毀這個星球，讓這個星球幾個世紀以來都無法居住。 我們認識到，在宇宙計劃中，從一個偉大時代到另一個時代的過渡，帶來混亂和動盪是慣例，但我們也明白，我們透過祈禱來轉化和引導這種破壞性能量的力量是無限的。 

這也是有信念的人站起來，用一個聲音說「和平」的時候。 對於當前社會的慘淡趨勢的積極面向來說，來自許多不同文化、宗教和政治派別的人團結的出現，他們拋開分歧，透過為和平工作和祈禱，來尊重他們共同的人類生存願望。 由於我們所有人都面臨的巨大挑戰，這確實是一個靈性喜悅和巨大成長的時代。

1986 年被聯合國宣佈為「和平年」。 知道和平需要祈禱，Siri Singh Sahib 於 1985 年 6 月在新墨西哥州的夏至慶典上為 1986 年和平祈禱日播下了種子。 好吧好吧，他鼓舞性的想法的結果是帶來一個盛大的事件！

牽手護美國行動（ HANDS ACROSS AMERICA ）

當然，整個美國大陸的3HO人參加了「牽手護美國行動」，站在從加利福尼亞延伸到紐約港的巨線上，發表了宣告，宣佈了人類對飢餓和無家可歸者的困境的共同關注（並幫助籌集資金來養活他們）。 

～來自1987年的「High Times」雜誌部分，《真理之珠》#18，第二卷，由Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa撰寫

關於牽手護美國行動（ HANDS ACROSS AMERICA ）

是1986年5月25日星期日的一次公開活動，大約650萬人手牽手15分鐘，試圖在美國本土形成一條連續的人鏈。 許多參與者捐贈了十美元來預留他們的排隊位置。 收益捐贈給當地慈善機構，以消除飢餓和無家可歸，並幫助貧困者。 該活動在運營成本後為慈善機構籌集了約1500萬美元。

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hands_Across_America

This article was originally published in the 1987, Spring issue of the Beads of Truth (Bead 18, Vol. II)

As the year, 1986 draws to a close, we find ourselves witnessing violence and destruction all about us and living with the knowledge that weapons exist that can completely destroy this planet and make it uninhabitable for centuries. We recognize that it is customary in the cosmic scheme of things for the transition from one great Age to another to bring chaos and upheaval, but we also understand that our power, through prayer, to transmute and channel this destructive energy is unlimited.

This is also a time when people of faith are rising up and saying with one voice, “PEACE.” The positive polarity to the dismal trend of current society is the emergence of a unity of people of many diverse cultures, religions and political affiliations who are putting aside their differences and honoring their common human desire to survive by working and praying for peace. It is truly a time of great spiritual joy and tremendous growth because of the enormity of the challenges that we all face.

1986 was declared the “YEAR OF PEACE” by the United Nations. Knowing that Peace needs Prayer, the Siri Singh Sahib planted the seed for Peace Prayer Day 1986, in June of 1985 at the Summer Solstice Celebration in New Mexico. Well, the result of his inspired idea was an event that was magnificent!

HANDS ACROSS AMERICA
Of course, 3HO folks all across the continent participated in “Hands Across America,” standing in the gigantic line that stretched from California to the New York Harbor, making a statement, declaring a mutual human concern for the plight of those who are hungry and homeless (and helping raise money to feed them).

~ From the “High Times” section of the 1987, Beads of Truth #18, Volume II and written by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa

About Hands Across America

Hands Across America was a public event on Sunday, May 25, 1986, in which approximately 6.5 million people held hands for fifteen minutes in an attempt to form a continuous human chain across the contiguous United States.

Many participants donated ten dollars to reserve their place in line. The proceeds were donated to local charities to fight hunger and homelessness and help those in poverty.

The event raised about $15 million for charities after operating costs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hands_Across_America

明月心滴翻譯 / 摘自StudentsofYogiBhajan