The Glastonbury Peace Pole
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Outside Glastonbury Information Centre, amidst the bustle of buses and coaches, stands a slim white pole on a small patch of grass. One of over 250,000 placed around the world this is a Peace Pole, inscribed with the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight different languages, plus a Braille plate. Standing there for a moment with your hand affords the opportunity to feel the wish of millions around the world that we may all live in harmony despite our diverse lives. In the original Japanese version of May Peace Prevail On Earth, the character for ‘Earth’ includes not only humankind but ‘Life in all Realms of Creation’. When we speak the words, May Peace Prevail on Earth imagine that the frequency and energy field of Love, Peace and Harmony reaches the kingdom of plants animals and all of Creation including our solar system, the cosmos and the Universe at large.
The original idea of the Peace Poles came in 1955 from Masahisa Goi who was deeply upset by the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Understanding that the vibration of our thoughts is extremely powerful, he hoped messages of peace for the world would spread out from each pole and the positive energy would affect us all. Mr. Goi believed that as more and more people are touched by this prayer and begin to live and act in the spirit of this message, a great transformation would take place in global consciousness, bringing about peace and harmony in our personal lives as well as in the world at large. In 2012 Tatomir Ion-Marius, a Romanian Peace Ambassador visited Glastonbury Pilgrim Reception Centre and raised awareness of the Worldwide Peace Pole Project. January 26, 2013 saw a day of celebration when the Pilgrim Reception Centre, together with some 200 people, planted our Peace Pole in the heart of Glastonbury. It is still an important place where Peace gatherings take place on the anniversaries of the bombings and at other times during the year. What did members of the Community have to say about the day?
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The PRC is doing extraordinary work for Peace and Unity and planting a Peace Pole will increase the light of Peace which is abundant in this holy place." Tatomir Ion Marius
Masahisa Goi 1916 - 1980
My life blazed
With the desire To serve as a thread Joining Heaven and Earth Haiku by Masahisa Goi |
"It was a great day, Morgy was on fire on stage and frightened us all to death with the mike turned up to FULL, but she got our attention! It was lovely seeing all the candles together, which had a quiet warm energy floating around them. Much hugging and smiles, from all walks of life, and new friendships were formed. Everyone on stage had something personal to add or to do, which made us all a little emotional. Well done Morgy, and Glastonbury...May Peace Prevail on Earth...ALWAYS!" Bry Bodhi Fox
"I feel that the deep power of the day lay in a number of elements; the pole shared with so many other intentions of peace all over the world, the beauty of the seven fire and candle flames - all mingling with the loving people and the community spirit of Glastonbury. Children, priestesses, bards, people from a wide range of faith paths, harpist, choir, bards, mayor, town council, world peace group, good weather, the PRC, and supporters. A recipe for exactly what we all experienced - a magnificent heartfelt day of beauty, deep emotion, gratitude, spirits flying, and our deepest desire for world peace." Lynne Sedgmore
"From afar, the excitement and hopes and dreams and love could be felt here in my heart. The unity between faiths and beliefs and the Peace and love we have to share and pass on couldn't be stronger right now. Everyone and everything is coming together to be right and every small action adds up to make a bigger picture. Morgy and the team at Glastonbury need to be commended for what they have begun; I can't thank you all enough and can't wait until I'm back in Glastonbury again. May Peace and Love in Unity be with us all ❤❤❤". Tracey Wiffen
"What an amazing day. SO important for the town, historically and spiritually."
Ananda O'Kelly
"I was reminded again today of how lucky i am to be a part of such a wonderful community as Glastonbury. The planting of the Peace Pole was a beautiful and moving ceremony. Thank you Morgana for all the amazing work that you do for our community. MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH." Robin Egan
"I feel that the deep power of the day lay in a number of elements; the pole shared with so many other intentions of peace all over the world, the beauty of the seven fire and candle flames - all mingling with the loving people and the community spirit of Glastonbury. Children, priestesses, bards, people from a wide range of faith paths, harpist, choir, bards, mayor, town council, world peace group, good weather, the PRC, and supporters. A recipe for exactly what we all experienced - a magnificent heartfelt day of beauty, deep emotion, gratitude, spirits flying, and our deepest desire for world peace." Lynne Sedgmore
"From afar, the excitement and hopes and dreams and love could be felt here in my heart. The unity between faiths and beliefs and the Peace and love we have to share and pass on couldn't be stronger right now. Everyone and everything is coming together to be right and every small action adds up to make a bigger picture. Morgy and the team at Glastonbury need to be commended for what they have begun; I can't thank you all enough and can't wait until I'm back in Glastonbury again. May Peace and Love in Unity be with us all ❤❤❤". Tracey Wiffen
"What an amazing day. SO important for the town, historically and spiritually."
Ananda O'Kelly
"I was reminded again today of how lucky i am to be a part of such a wonderful community as Glastonbury. The planting of the Peace Pole was a beautiful and moving ceremony. Thank you Morgana for all the amazing work that you do for our community. MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH." Robin Egan