Thank you to Best Western in Sedalia for providing complimentary accommodations for the team. We all had a very restful night. Your generosity allows us to continue our journey of peace around the United States.
The team starts early as it is going to be hot and humid today. And happy to receive local blessings to start the day.
Rupasi found a friend from her state of Washington.
Santiva carries the Peace Torch up a challenging hill. Great going!
The women's team is very grateful to have Virangini as their designated driver.
Homagni runs like a flash. If you blink, you might miss him.
Our first ceremony is in the Unity Village Chapel, located on the grounds of Unity Village. Unity is a spiritual movement founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore with a vision to help and serve humanity through prayer, publishing and community. They have published the Daily Word for people all around the world since 1924.
Harita introduces the Peace Run to the congregation.
Thank you Ayesha for inviting the Peace Runners to receive the goodwill and blessings of Unity Village and to share some inspiration with the young of Unity. And thank for the fantastic tour of the Unity Village!
Amber reads a peace aphorism, the youth version of the Daily Word.
This young girl starts the program with a rainbow prayer.
Feeling peace in our hearts.
Peace Run team mates doing a skit to show kids harmony and disharmony.
KCTV5 in Kansas City covers the Peace Run and interviewed Harita.
Thank you to Unity Village for welcoming us so warmly. We are grateful for your blessings and for the enthusiasm of your young people.
Sharing the peace torch with our new young friends. Kitty holds the torch.
Time to take a tour of the Village.
A few moments of silence in the Peace Chapel. The team spontaneously sang 'A New of Peace' composed by Peace Run founder, Sri Chinmoy.
The Blue Room
The flowers on the doors were individually crafted and inspired by one of Charles son's who wanted an additional space of beauty for those people coming to visit Unity.
As part of the tour of Unity Village, Ayesha escorted the team into the catacombs which lie underneath all of Unity Village.
The view from the Faith Bridge.
The Unity Village Labyrinth is the largest paver labyrinth in the USA. Its designed in an 11 circuit medieval pattern, spanning 6,358 square feet with a tree quarters mile path and 90 ft diameter.
Salil has a few soulful moments in the labyrinth.
A special thank you to Ayesha for the tour of the wonderful grounds at Unity Village.
The team then visited with the Vedanta Society of Kansas City. Vedanta is one of the oldest spiritual philosophies of the world. It is based on the Vedas and is universal in its nature and is equally relevant to all cultures and religious backgrounds.
Swami Paritushtananda received the Peace Run team with enthusiasm and soulfulness.
He spoke about the importance of peace and the significance of running through America sharing the message of peace and oneness.
Swami Paritushtananda kindly sang a most beautiful and soulful song for the team after we sang the Peace Run song
He offered us Prasad, a delicious bowl of fruit.
Thank you for hosting the team at the Vedanta Society in Kansas City and for wishing us well in our journey.
Thank you to KC Craft Ramen in Overland Park Kansas for providing a complimentary meal for the team. We are very grateful!
Aki, the owner, holding the peace torch. Thank you and your amazing staff for your kindness. We run for people like you that we meet all across America.
Aki with some of the staff and our team.
It was a wonderful day meeting kind and inspiring people.
May the flames of peace-torch Kindle and awaken Each and every world-citizen. Sri Chinmoy
