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Friday, September 19, 2003
Prayer for the Earth
The first Prayer Vigil for the Earth in 1993 was inspired by a vision of an eagle that called for healing and prayer in the U.S. capital and emphasized the importance of including Native American wisdom keepers. Since 1997, one of the key goals of the vigil has been to create a continuous prayer circle around the world as the sun rises on the morning of the last Saturday in September.
Experience the ebb and flow of the Prayer Vigil for the Earth in spirited expressions of prayer and silence, gospel singing, Taiko drumming and dancing the hora. Chant with Buddhist monks, help create a sacred Yantra, walk around the Stupa, and hear the magical sounds of a shofar.
The 11th Annual Prayer Vigil for the Earth will begin at sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 20, and end at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, in West Potomac Park. You are welcome to come for an hour or for the day. For more information, see this website.
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