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the Peace Dome Dedication
Ceremony

The Day through Many Eyes
From Sunrise to Sunset, the grounds of the College of Metaphysics were open for a day of prayer, celebration, and reverence for life.

"This Peace Dome was built by many people, and as such it is a symbol of universal connectedness among all people," Chancellor Dr. Daniel Condron said in his opening remarks during the Dedication ceremonies. The text of his "Windyville Address," modeled on Pres. Abraham Lincoln's renown "Gettysburg Address", will be available here in the coming days.
President Dr. Pam Blosser greeted visitors at the Gazebo with an introduction to the School of Metaphysics, the builders of the Peace Dome. "I got to talk about the School of Metaphysics all day, introducing people to who we are, why we are, and what we do in the world. Each time my appreciation grew for all the people I have known through the years and their contribution to humanity. Whether Clean Up America (a project benefitting gifted children created by SOM students in the 1970's) or Penny Day in the '80''s when the final payment for the College of Metaphysics land was made with over 7000 pennies collected by students over the years or giving away of $50,000 - the money collected for the building of this building, I came to appreciate the purity of thought that makes the School of Metaphysics what it is in a deeper sense," Dr. Pam said.

Prayers for every country were given continuously at the Reflecting Pool. Rev. Teresa Padilla, Linda Yeingst, Mary Hamersley, and Marlena Garrison moved from continent to continent, praying the Prayer for Enlightenment, in the name of each country. They estimated they were able to complete the prayers around the Earth 16 times from 7 am to 7 pm. Even during the Dedication ceremonies the praying continued as Linda sustained the continuous prayer. By the next morning we realize we have created Holy Water in the reflecting pool which was now filled with the prayful thoughts.
The Peace Dome experience began on the first floor where those attending were offered the opportunity to inlay a tile into the floor of the Dome. The tiles will form a Peace Mandala (above left) when completed. Proclamations for a "Moment of Peace" from the president of a country, from a governor, and from a dozen mayors adorned the walls. A proclamation from Jane Campbell, mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived the day of dedication.
In the upper chamber of the Peace Dome visitors journeyed through a labyrinth in the seven ring classical style of those found elsewhere in the world. Upon entering the second floor chamber, visitors chose a stone around which was wrapped a line from the Universal Peace Covenant. When the person reached the center of the dome, they read the line. In this way the Covenant was read throughout the day in the Peace Dome as part of its dedication process. We hope to create and make available audio and video reproductions of voicing.
Descending the north steps leads one to the Healing Wall. The 20 foot by 9 foot relief world map is accessible and surrounded by a freshly planted garden of flowers. "People would just want a hug after they had been inside the second floor of the Dome," said Karen Mosby, who attended the Healing Wall all day and sounded the bell at the 1 o'clock hour to begin One Voice. "They were mindful about how they touched the map, often choosing quite consciously which countries they touched."
The Patio became an area of communication. Following the Prayer, experiences in the Peace Dome and at the Healing Wall, here people were available to listen, and to answer questions. The gentle sounds of "Hope" and "Peace is Real" often filled the air. Audio copies of Intuitive Reports were available for people to hear by headphones. Specialty coffees and teas offered a warming touch on a day that was often overcast and sometimes breezy.
Gifting Ceremonies hosted by Dr. Laurel Clark brought a spirit of friendship through poetry readings, music, dance, art, prayers of peace from many people and cultures. "I learned so much about people's willingness to give," said Dr. Laurel. The Gifting Program, detailing many who gave, will be posted this week.

Before leaving, visitors experienced a Circle of Love around the Peace Pole planted on the College of Metaphysics campus several years ago. "It was a fulfilling final step on the day's journey," said one pilgrim.

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