Fw: Open Space Works to Bring Peace!

Fri Feb 1 13:37:54 PST 2002

FW: (STATUS):  DoD Visit -- DoD Open Space ProposalAt a time when there is so much focus in the mass media on when and where we might be attacked, I found this message from India such a ray of hope.

Peggy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Pragati Learning System (P) Ltd., Pune, India 
To: Anne Stadler ; Fritz Hull ; peggy at opencirclecompany.com ; gabriel at bigmindmedia.com ; mark jones 
Cc: Globalc at aol.com ; Intuitinn at aol.com ; pragati foundation ; Fr. Brian Bainbridge ; Rajinder Raina 
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 12:47 AM
Subject: Open Space Works to Bring Peace!

  Dear Friends

  It was a delight to read that the Pentagon has got interested in the proposal to use
  Open Space Technology to bring more Peace into the world.
  What a blessing! I am very enthused by this .
  All good wishes to your team to land the  order. Godpseed in your endeavour.
  It might interest you to know that Pragati Foundation (PF) an India based NGO and the Foundation for Human and Economic Development(FHED), of the USA successfully used Open Space Technology for an Indo Pakistan
  People to People Dialogue for Peace and Prosperity in August last year.
  This was for the first time in the History of the Indian Subcontinent  that people from
  Pakistan(including former adversary generals),Kashmir (hindus and Moslems) ,other parts of India,
  and USA sat down together and came to a shared undersatnding(The Panchgani Declaration).
  You can read all about this conference at www.fhed.org. Open Space methodology was very much appreciated by all.

  Encouraged by the miraculous success of the first conference, and in line with the  Panchgani Declaration,the Pragati Foundation (Pune, India)  is now organising another conference only for  the People of Jammu and Kashmir.
  (Brochure Attatched).Again we are using Open Space Technology.

  I am convinced that OST can go a long way in restoring Peace and Prosperity to Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Subcontinent and the rest of the world.

  Godspeed for your efforts and do stay in touch.

  Love

  Arun

  Arun Wakhlu 

  The key to combating terrorism is --
      Open* Communication** and Faith***

  *  Open (Old English -- "Up"):  
                   Completely free from concealment, exposed to general view or 
                   knowledge, and having no enclosing or confining barriers

  **  Communication (Latin -- "Communicare"):
                         The act of making common meaning / experience

  ***  Faith (Hebrew --  "Emunah")
                        The Capacity to Trust; 
                        The Courage to Act; 
                        The Willingness to Commit

  Open Space Technology generates 
      Open Communication and develops Faith

  Proposed

  All Jammu & Kashmir

  People to People Dialogue

  for

  Peace & Prosperity

  from Tuesday February 12th to Friday 15th 2002

  A Residential Programme

  At

  Asia Plateau
  Panchgani 412 805, Maharashtra, ( India )

  Pragati Foundation

  301, Beaver Grandeur,

  Top Floor, above United Western Bank,

  New Baner, Pune-411045, India.

  Tel: 91-20-7290134, 7290173, 7291217,    Fax: 7292246

  Email : pragatifoundation at vsnl.net 

  " When I think of the horizon about us, 
  My heart becomes sick and weary.  
  And when I listen to the still small voice within, 
  I derive hope and smile 
  In spite of the conflagration raging around me. "

  ... Mahatma Gandhi

  There is a need for the people of Jammu and Kashmir to come together around our deepest spiritual values and glorious common heritage, listen to the guidance of love in our hearts and come up with inspired and practical proposals for lasting Peace and Prosperity in J & K.

  Our Vision :

  Peace and Prosperity for All, Inspired by Love.

  Background :

  A growing mass of well-meaning people, in India and Pakistan, believe that the time has come to positively & consciously bring about a shift in mind-sets, which alone can lead to outer changes and long-term friendship between the two countries. 

  A group of such people, led by the Pragati Foundation in Pune, India, and the Foundation for Human and Economic Development, USA, had a very inspiring and energising Indo-Pak dialogue at Panchgani in the summer of 2001 ( 8th -11th August 2001 ). It was probably for the first time since 1947, that Pakistanis and Indians, including Kashmiris, sat together at one table, in a spirit of Friendship, Amity and Dialogue and came up with a shared understanding of what we need to do, to bring about permanent Peace. 

  One of the resolutions adopted at Panchgani was that another dialogue should be held, in which the people of undivided J & K could share their authentic heritage and voice their true collective aspirations. It was agreed that the true voice of the people of J & K needs to be heard and their deepest aspirations need to guide actions on the future of the state.

  This proposed dialogue is intended to create an inspired and practical atmosphere, in which creative alternatives can be developed from a deeper space, for the collective good. The resolutions and action plans, which emerge, would be shared with the public and with the leaders of our nations. This would mobilise constructive action for a glorious future for Jammu and Kashmir.

  About the Dialogue

  The forthcoming dialogue is aimed at bringing together seriously committed people, from the whole of Jammu and Kashmir, in a very inspiring setting. We will seek the guidance of Love in silence, besides dialoguing, to come up with practical solutions and proposals for lasting Peace and Prosperity for the people of J & K as a whole.

  In this dialogue, the purpose is to get together, listen to each other and re-connect back with the rich and glorious Spiritual, Aesthetic, Intellectual and Universal heritage (including Kashmiriyat) of J&K.. one that has a tremendous relevance in today's times. We intend to work together for Peace and Prosperity for all, inspired by the Universal Spirit, which has guided us all through the ages. This dialogue and reconnection, would give the world a chance to hear of the Underlying Values that forge the Kashmiri Spirit, and how deeply it draws from the Human Principles of Love, Brotherhood and the Universal Oneness of all humankind.  It was also felt that a solution to the problem of poor Indo-Pak relations,  and to the Kashmir issue, can be found within these values. 

  Methodology & Guiding Principles :

  We will use tools like Open Space Technology to structure the proceedings, while at the same time giving space for Inner Guidance and spontaneous meetings. The guiding principles we will follow are :

  1.                  Awaken to, and Trust, the power of Love. 

  2.                  Listen, Reflect and Dialogue. 

  3.                  Initiate Loving Action, now. 

  4.                  Joyfully Expand the circles of Love. 

  5.                  Remember that we are One

  This dialogue is the outcome of a deep longing for healing, peace and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir. 

  We wholeheartedly invite you to join us in this inspired endeavour. 

  " When I dream alone, it is just a dream. 

  When we dream together, it is the beginning of reality. 

  When we work together, following our dream, it is the

  Creation of Heaven on Earth " 

  ... Adapted Brazilian Proverb

  Proposed Agenda : All dates are in February 2002

  Tuesday 12th          3 P.M.                         Delegates arrive at Asia Plateau, Panchgani

                                      6 - 8 P.M.                  Introductions

  Wednesday 13th     9. 00 - 10 A.M.          Opening comments by Moti Dar,    other Convenors

  Key Note address by a Spiritual Leader

  10.00 -10.45 A.M.     Audio Visual Presentation on the Universal Heritage of Jammu and  Kashmir

  11 A. M. Onwards     Rules for dialogue and General Meeting 

  Break out sessions using Open Space Technology

  6. 00 P. M.                 Closing Circle. 

                          8.30 P.M.                   Cultural Programme 

  Thursday 14th         9 A. M. Onwards       General Meeting - Open Space continues

                                      4 P.M. Onwards        Beginning of Action Planning

  Friday 15th               6. 30 - 7. 30 A. M.     Multi-faith Prayers

  9.00- 12.30 P.M.      Next Steps ( Action Plans ) & Closing Ceremony

  Saturday 16th         4. 00 - 8. 00 P. M.       Public Meeting at Ganesh Krida Mandal Pune, jointly organised by Sanjay Nahar and team of Sarhad, and Pragati Foundation. Details will follow.

  Registration :

  Please send the enclosed Registration Form with Rs. 2,500/- per participant by Demand Draft payable to Pragati Foundation, drawn on a bank in Pune.

  Registration charges include both lodging and boarding at Asia Plateau, Panchgani.

  Last date for receiving a hard copy your registration form with payment : Jan 25, 2002.

  The Venue : The Venue of the dialogue is Asia Plateau, Panchgani Tel :  91-2168 40241/40242  Fax : 91-2168 40004.  E-mail : asiaplateau at vsnl.com

  Asia Plateau is a zone, free of alcohol, and tobacco. The participants are requested to respect the rules and norms of the venue, in letter and spirit.  Panchgani in winter can be quite cold.  You are advised to equip yourself accordingly.

  Arriving at the Venue : 

  Panchgani is 100 kms from Pune. It can be easily reached by road from Pune or Mumbai. Kindly reach Asia Plateau by 3 P. M. on 12Th Feb., 2002. 

  We can receive you in Pune / Mumbai and make arrangements for your transport to Panchgani provided your travel plans and arrival details are intimated to the Co-ordinator  by Feb 05, 2002. Alternatively, you are also welcome to reach Panchgani on your own. Kindly keep the Co-ordinator informed of your travel plans through emails / faxes. 

  Information and Queries :

  For any information and queries about the dialogue, please do not hesitate to email or call the following people in India for assistance : 

  New Delhi                             Vivek  and Nivedita Sharma
  (O/R) 91-11-6091061, 6070976, 6070983   

  Fax : 91-11- 6090593

  E-mail : nivedita at fhed.org

  Pune                                      Ramesh Pathak ( Co-ordinator )
  (O) 91-20-7290134, 7291217, 7290173  

  Fax : 91-20-7292246.

  ( R ) 91-20-5440738

  E-mail : rameshpathak at vsnl.com

  With warm regards and all good wishes,

  Yours truly, 

  Moti Dar                                Ramesh Pathak                                          Arun Wakhlu

  [Pragati Foundation is registered under the societies Registration Act 1860 ( Regn. No.- 6514-92) and the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 ( Regn. No. F-7629 ). Donations and contributions are exempted from income tax vide section 80 G of  Income Tax Act 1961]

  Registration Form

  ( All are requested to kindly fill in the form and send it to Coordinator, including Sponsors / Organisers / Invitees / Observers to facilitate allocation of rooms )
  All J & K People to People Dialogue for Peace & Prosperity
  from Tuesday 12th  to Friday 15, Feb 2002 At Asia Plateau, Panchgani Maharashtra, India 

  I / We would like to attend the dialogue. 

  Organisation (If any )   ________________________________________________________

        Name/s
       M/F
       Age
       Design-ation
       Phone / Fax
       Email

        1.       

        2.       

        3.       

        4.       

        5.       

  Requirements of special diet, if any: 

  Address for correspondence: 

  Nominated by : 

  Role / Designation : 

  Phone ( Office ) :                                         ( Fax ) :                                   ( Res ) :

  Payment Details ( Demand Draft No. )                      Drawn on                       Bank 

  Dated :                                              for Rs.                        

  Steps to be taken by participants / organisation:

  Step 1 : Soft Copy

  Email or fax this registration form to us confirming your attendance and travel plans.

  Email : pragatifoundation at vsnl.net Fax : +91-20-729 2246

  Copy to Ramesh Pathak : rameshpathak at vsnl.com

  Last date of receiving your registration forms is 05 Feb 2002

  Step 2 : Hard Copy

  Please post / courier a hard copy of the registration form along with your demand draft to : 

  Pragati Foundation 

  301, Beaver Grandeur, Top Floor, above United Western Bank, New Baner, Pune 411045, Maharashtra, India.

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