Every year on April 22nd, the world pauses to remember what we too often take for granted: the Earth that hosts us, nourishes us, breathes with us, our Home. Earth Day, for those who walk the Buddhist path, resonates deeply with one of the fundamental principles of Dharma teaching: interdependence.
January 1st is World Peace Day, established in 1967 as a universal invitation to reflect on the responsibility of every human being in building a less violent and more peaceful world.
On December 21st, in the heart of winter, the light slowly begins to grow, and on this date, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed World Meditation Day.
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December 10th is the World Human Rights Day and Animal Rights Day, and marks the anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet received in 1989.
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Buddha's philosophy still speaks to the world today. November 20th is World Philosophy Day, established by UNESCO in 2002 to honor one of the most fascinating disciplines, dedicated since its inception to exploring the universe and human nature.
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