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The Glastonbury Peace Pole

Read about our Glastonbury Peace Pole and the wonderful day we had planting it. Learn what Peace Poles are, about the World Peace Prayer and its origins. 


In 2012, Tatomir Ion-Marius, a Romanian Peace Ambassador and international peace worker visited our centre and raised awareness of the Peace Pole Project.  
On the 26th of January 2013, the Pilgrim Reception Centre (PRC) in the presence of more than 200 people, planted a Peace Pole in the heart of Glastonbury. 

Located on the grass verge at the front of St Dunstan's car park in the centre of the town, it ensures visitors and residents all have the opportunity to see and feel the message. 

Glastonbury’s Peace Pole has 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in eight languages plus on a Braille plate. The languages were chosen to reflect the diversity of people within the community.

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The Planting of Glastonbury's Peace Pole
Uma Uchima, from the World Peace Prayer Society
Uma Uchima, from the World Peace Prayer Society, Scotland, UK, helps place our Peace Pole.
Peace Poles are four sided poles standing six feet high displaying the message ‘May Peace Prevail On Earth' in different languages on each side and are now recognised as the most prominent international symbol and monument to peace. The Peace Pole Project started in 1976 to spread the message ‘May Peace Prevail On Earth.' and symbolise the oneness of humanity and our common wish for a world at peace. They remind us to think, speak and act in the spirit of peace and harmony and stand as a silent visual for peace to prevail on earth. They are planted wherever people wish to see this message radiate out into the world, in parks, schools, places of worship, hotels, gardens and even on mountain tops. There are now over 250,000 around the world. This neutral, universal prayer can serve as a spiritual bridge, even in a secular setting, among people from all parts of the world and act as a reminder to visualise and pray for world peace.

Our Planting Day
Morgana West and Jack Cleere light the Glastonbury Unity Candle
The day began with the evocative harp music from John Dalton whilst everyone gathered in the Town Hall. A ceremony involving all the special sacred Flames in Glastonbury brought together into one place, culminated with the lighting of the Glastonbury Unity Candle. This was lit by 9 year Jack Cleere who had travelled from London, especially for the event. 

Jack has cerebral palsy and in 2011 members of the Glastonbury community joined a successful campaign to help raise £60,000 in order to send Jack for pioneering surgery in America that would allow him to walk. 

Caroline Uchima (left) and Morgana West
Caroline Uchima (left) and Morgana West

Director of the World Peace Prayer Society (UK), Caroline Uchima had travelled from Scotland, along with her husband Uma, to attend the event. Caroline spoke to us all about the Peace Pole Project. 

Morgana invited everyone to write messages of peace on small slips of biodegradable paper. Peace Poles are hollow and these were all placed inside it.  
 Afterwards, celebrations in the town hall saw music from the Avalonian Free State Choir and Tim Hall & the Archetypes.
Avalonian Free State Choir
A cake in the shape of the Tor, covered in world flags
A cake to be shared by all and made by Lisa Goodwin, in the shape of Glastonbury Tor with world flags, mimicked the Tor of the Olympic Opening Ceremony 2012.
. . .and what did people have to say about the day? 
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"I just want to say how beautiful the whole ceremony was, i was very moved by the community feeling and love and when those two children lit the candles i actually shed tears. So wonderful to have a peace pole right in the middle of town too and a new thorn. thank you so much Morgie for the whole thing. And everyone involved. Such a positive and bright energy for Glastonbury." Princess Moon Feathers 

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"I was reminded again today of how lucky i am to be a part of such a wonderful community as Glastonbury. The planting of the Peace Pole was a beautiful and moving ceremony. Thank you Morgana for all the amazing work that you do for our community. MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH." Robin Egan

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The Glastonbury Peace Pole
"It was a great day, Morgy was on fire on stage and frightened us all to death with the mike turned up to FULL, but she got our attention! It was lovely seeing all the candles together, which had a quiet warm energy floating around them. Much hugging and smiles, from all walks of life, and new friendships were formed. Everyone on stage had something personal to add or to do, which made us all a little emotional. Well done Morgy, and Glastonbury...May Peace Prevail on Earth...ALWAYS!" Bry Bodhi Fox

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"I feel that the deep power of the day lay in a number of elements; the pole shared with so many other intentions of peace all over the world, the beauty of the seven fire and candle flames - all mingling with the loving people and the community spirit of Glastonbury. Children, priestesses, bards, people from a wide range of faith paths, harpist, choir, bards, mayor, town council, world peace group, good weather, the PRC, and supporters. A recipe for exactly what we all experienced - a magnificent heartfelt day of beauty, deep emotion, gratitude, spirits flying, and our deepest desire for world peace." Lynne Sedgmore

Morgana West and team with the Glastonbury Peace Pole
"From afar, the excitement and hopes and dreams and love could be felt here in my heart. The unity between faiths and beliefs and the Peace and love we have to share and pass on couldn't be stronger right now. Everyone and everything is coming together to be right and every small action adds up to make a bigger picture. Morgy and the team at Glastonbury need to be commended for what they have begun; I can't thank you all enough and can't wait until I'm back in Glastonbury again. May Peace and Love in Unity be with us all ❤❤❤". Tracey Wiffen 
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"What an amazing day. SO important for the town, historically and spiritually."
Ananda O'Kelly  

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"Thank you so much for everything you did on Saturday, it was a beautiful day, I was in tears on several occasions, but we've just been elated ever since.  The whole day was so perfect, we didn't end up leaving London until gone 10am , and I've never got to Glastonbury so fast !
I can honestly say Morgy, it was the most special day we've spent in Glastonbury, the lighting of the flames, the kids everywhere, the music, the speakers, the pole planting, and just the love and great atmosphere made it a magical day. Thanks for 
looking after us Morgy, and giving Jack such a an amazing special moment that we'll definitely never forget."  Melisa Rashbrook
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Tatomir Ion Marius
The PRC is doing extraordinary work for Peace and Unity and planting a Peace Pole will increase the light of Peace which is abundant in this holy place." Tatomir Ion Marius

About the 
Peace Pole Project

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 The project was begun in Japan in 1955 by Masahisa Goi, who decided to dedicate his life to spreading the message, "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in response to the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The devastation caused by the Second World War affected Mr. Goi in a profound way. He searched for ways to respond to the desperate cry for peace, not only in Japan but around the world. He prayed and asked for guidance so that he might be of service for the betterment of humanity. 

Mr. Goi came to understand that words, thoughts and actions are alive: that they radiate vibration and energy. He realized that the thoughts and actions of each and every individual influence the destiny of humanity as well as that of plants, animals, and all creation on earth.

This was the beginning of the World Peace Prayer Society - a genuine peace movement to spread the message and prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth. 

Mr. Goi believed that as more and more people are touched by this prayer and begin to live and act in the spirit of this message, a great transformation would take place in global consciousness, bringing about peace and harmony in our personal lives as well as in the world at large.
Masahisa Goi
Masahisa Goi 1916 - 1980
My life blazed
With the desire
To serve as a thread
Joining Heaven and Earth
Haiku by Masahisa Goi

The power of May Peace Prevail On Earth lies in its capacity to bring people of various cultures, faith traditions and political ideals together as one united global heart and mind. The message allows us to sincerely focus on our mutual desire to serve, create and manifest true peace on earth while transcending our differences and celebrating our common humanity. 

In the original Japanese version of May Peace Prevail On Earth, the character for 'Earth' includes not only humankind but 'Life in all Realms of Creation'. When we speak the words, May Peace Prevail on Earth imagine that the frequency and energy field of Love, Peace and Harmony reaches the kingdom of plants animals and all of Creation including our solar system, the cosmos and the Universe at large.

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