May Peace Prevail on Earth

In the garden, a "Peace Pole," one of over 250,000 dedicated as monuments around the world, proclaims "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in eight languages. It follows the model of the Peace Pole Project began in Japan after Masahisa Goi, its founder, witnessed the devastation caused by World War II and the atomic bomb. He dedicated his life to spreading the poles as a form of prayer so that “the original blueprint for a peaceful world be carried out to perfection as soon as possible." 

In 2022, the original pole was joined by eleven others. Created by artists in the Clintonville Arts Guild they each uniquely express the wish for inner peace, support for the planet, and freedom of expression.

One is topped with a "bee house" intended to attract native solitary bees.

The garden acts as an expression of the Rotary's mission to promote "positive peace": Peace isn't simply the absence of war or violence. Real peace is made up of positive activity for the good of others, including the environment we depend on.
Actions of positive peace--like building and maintaining a native plant garden--help to maintain harmony and understanding in the community, and support human and ecological wellbeing. 

Actions of positive peace--like building and maintaining a native plant garden--help to maintain harmony and understanding in the community, and support human and ecological wellbeing.

With thanks to Seth Josephson for writing this entry and for ongoing support!

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