INVITATION TO A PEACE SYMPOSIUM
August 4-6, 2007

And announcing the formation of a
ASIAN-EUROPEAN NETWORK OF POETS AND PHILOSOPHERS FOR PEACE

This gathering is open to all whom have the long term interests of peacemaking in Asia and Europe, and between Asia and Europe. It is being held in Shiraz because this is one of the most ancient cities of Iran, close to the heart of ancient Asia, and was the home of the great poet Hafiz, whose life and works we will be celebrating at this gathering.

Shiraz is also close to the ruined city of Persepolis which was the spiritual capital of the Persian Empire, and was destroyed by Alexander the Great. Gathering visitors will have a chance to visit the ruins, as we reflect on how to ensure that peace thrives throughout this troubled region, and that the conflicts raging across the border in Iran be successfully wound down to zero and peace and normality return. We will also be doing all we can to advance the cause of peace and international understanding between Iran and other countries, including Europe, as well as the USA,

WHO CAN COME ?

* Hafiz scholars and experts
* Contemporary poets working in any language who hold peace dear to their hearts
* Philosophers interested in comparative spirituality and peace
* Thinkers and scholars interested in bridging the cultural gaps between East and West, Europe and Asia
* Sages and Saints from different spiritual traditions who wish to advance interfaith dialogue for peace
* Sufis and Islamic mystics who respect and revere the work of Hafiz and other Islamic spiritual masters
* Islamic scholars and Islamologists who are interested in the legacy of Iranian mysticism
* Policy experts interested in the insights that spirituality can shed on social and international policy
* Both Sunni and Shiia Muslim experts interested in advancing peace thinking
* Scholars of peace studies and all who wish to help the shift beyond terrorism
* Students in all the above areas interested in comparing notes and perspectives

Hosting the meeting is Dr Thomas Daffern, Director of the International Institute of Peace Studies and Global Philosophy and founder of the Global Green University (GGU) along with the support of Iranian friends and IIPSGP members from Shiraz.
A similar meeting is scheduled for Palestine/Israel in 2008 (Bethlehem and Galilee).
If you are able to attend, or send a representative, please contact:
The International Institute Of Peace Studies And Global Philosophy,
Rhos y Gallt, Llanerfyl, Nr. Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 OER, Tel/Fax. 01938 820586 (m) 07951 600959 Email:iipsgp@educationaid.net Website: www.educationaid.net