Open Space Works to Bring Peace!
BrendanMcKeague
mckeague at iprimus.com.au
Sat Feb 2 06:57:03 PST 2002
What a wonderful tale - it is grand to see in this Decade for a Culture of
Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World - such inspiring
initiatives - the heart of America bus, Harrison in Israel, the open
communication and faith in India and so much more - truly a wonderful
world, preparing a way for our children to be different - 'how can we
keep from singing?"
Brendan
the At 01:37 PM 01-02-02 -0800, you wrote:
>At 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.
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>Peggy
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:pragatilearning at vsnl.net>Pragati Learning System (P) Ltd.,
>Pune, India
>To: <mailto:annestad at nwlink.com>Anne Stadler ;
><mailto:fritz at whidbeyinstitute.org>Fritz Hull ;
><mailto:peggy at opencirclecompany.com>peggy at opencirclecompany.com ;
><mailto:gabriel at bigmindmedia.com>gabriel at bigmindmedia.com ;
><mailto:mark_r_jones at worldnet.att.net>mark jones
>Cc: <mailto:Globalc at aol.com>Globalc at aol.com ;
><mailto:Intuitinn at aol.com>Intuitinn at aol.com ;
><mailto:pragatifoundation at vsnl.net>pragati foundation ;
><mailto:briansb at mira.net>Fr. Brian Bainbridge ;
><mailto:raina at semco.co.in>Rajinder Raina
>Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 12:47 AM
>Subject: Open Space Works to Bring Peace!
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>Dear Friends
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>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.
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>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
><http://www.fhed.org>www.fhed.org. Open Space methodology was very much
>appreciated by all.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Godspeed for your efforts and do stay in touch.
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>Love
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>Arun
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>Arun Wakhlu
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>The key to combating terrorism is --
> Open* Communication** and Faith***
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>* Open (Old English -- "Up"):
> Completely free from concealment, exposed to general
> view or
> knowledge, and having no enclosing or confining barriers
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>** Communication (Latin -- "Communicare"):
> The act of making common meaning / experience
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>*** Faith (Hebrew -- "Emunah")
> The Capacity to Trust;
> The Courage to Act;
> The Willingness to Commit
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>Open Space Technology generates
> Open Communication and develops Faith
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>Proposed
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>Peace & Prosperity
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>A Residential Programme
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>Asia Plateau
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>Panchgani 412 805, Maharashtra, ( India )
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>Pragati Foundation
>301, Beaver Grandeur,
>Top Floor, above United Western Bank,
>New Baner, Pune-411045, India.
>Tel: 91-20-7290134, 7290173, 7291217, Fax: 7292246
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>Email : pragatifoundation at vsnl.net
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>“ When I think of the horizon about us,
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>My heart becomes sick and weary.
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>And when I listen to the still small voice within,
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>I derive hope and smile
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>In spite of the conflagration raging around me. “
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>... Mahatma Gandhi
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>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.
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>Our Vision :
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>Peace and Prosperity for All, Inspired by Love.
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>Background :
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>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
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>About the Dialogue
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>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.
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>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
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>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
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>Methodology & Guiding Principles :
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>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 :
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>1. Awaken to, and Trust, the power of Love.
>2. Listen, Reflect and Dialogue.
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>3. Initiate Loving Action, now.
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>4. Joyfully Expand the circles of Love.
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>5. Remember that we are One
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>This dialogue is the outcome of a deep longing for healing, peace and
>prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir.
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>We wholeheartedly invite you to join us in this inspired endeavour.
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>" 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 "
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>Proposed Agenda : All dates are in February 2002
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>Tuesday 12th 3 P.M. Delegates arrive at
>Asia Plateau, Panchgani
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> 6 – 8 P.M. Introductions
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>Wednesday 13th 9. 00 – 10 A.M. Opening comments by Moti
>Dar, other Convenors
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>Key Note address by a Spiritual Leader
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>10.00 -10.45 A.M. Audio Visual Presentation on the Universal Heritage
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>11 A. M. Onwards Rules for dialogue and General Meeting
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>Break out sessions using Open Space Technology
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>6. 00 P. M. Closing Circle.
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> 8.30 P.M. Cultural Programme
>Thursday 14th 9 A. M. Onwards General Meeting – Open Space
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> 4 P.M. Onwards Beginning of
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>Friday 15th 6. 30 - 7. 30 A. M. Multi-faith Prayers
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>9.00– 12.30 P.M. Next Steps ( Action Plans ) & Closing Ceremony
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>clip_image0031.gifSaturday 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.
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>Registration :
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>Please send the enclosed Registration Form with Rs. 2,500/- per
>participant by Demand Draft payable to Pragati Foundation, drawn on a bank
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>Registration charges include both lodging and boarding at Asia Plateau,
>Panchgani.
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>Last date for receiving a hard copy your registration form with payment :
>Jan 25, 2002.
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>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
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>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.
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>Arriving at the Venue :
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>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.
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>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.
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>For any information and queries about the dialogue, please do not hesitate
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>E-mail : nivedita at fhed.org
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>Pune Ramesh Pathak ( Co-ordinator )
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>Fax : 91-20-7292246.
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>E-mail : rameshpathak at vsnl.com
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>With warm regards and all good wishes,
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>Moti Dar Ramesh
>Pathak Arun Wakhlu
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>[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
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>( All are requested to kindly fill in the form and send it to Coordinator,
>including Sponsors / Organisers / Invitees / Observers to facilitate
>allocation of rooms )
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>All J & K People to People Dialogue for Peace & Prosperity
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>Steps to be taken by participants / organisation:
>Step 1 : Soft Copy
>Email or fax this registration form to us confirming your attendance and
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>Email : pragatifoundation at vsnl.net Fax : +91-20-729 2246
>Copy to Ramesh Pathak : rameshpathak at vsnl.com
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>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
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>Pragati Foundation
>301, Beaver Grandeur, Top Floor, above United Western Bank, New Baner,
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