Aptos Times, Buddhist Teacher Tenzin Chogkyi to Speak September 21

Aptos Times, 9/15/2023, “Buddhist Teacher Tenzin Chogkyi to Speak Sept. 21.”

Mount Madonna School will host a commemoration of the International Day of Peace on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the upper campus Assembly Room, featuring Buddhist Teacher and activist Tenzin Chogkyi. The United Nations has declared this as a day “devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.”

Tenzin Times Publsihing Group Inc tpgonlinedaily.comThis year’s theme is Actions for peace: Our ambition for the #GlobalGoals.

“Actions of peace are powerful and a single act can make a significant and lasting difference,” said Mount Madonna Head of School Ann Goewert.

“Peace is needed today more than ever,” said United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Read more

 

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Nestled among the redwoods on 380 acres, Mount Madonna School (MMS) is a diverse learning community dedicated to creative, intellectual, and ethical growth. MMS supports its students in becoming caring, self-aware, discerning and articulate individuals; and believes a fulfilling life includes personal accomplishments, meaningful relationships and service to society. The program, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), emphasizes academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development. Located on Summit Road between Gilroy and Watsonville. Founded in 1979.

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