Virtual travel is redefining how we explore the world, breaking down long-standing barriers for individuals facing physical, financial, or health-related
Destination Peace Monthly Digest Insights, reflections, and updates from our peace-building journey. Welcome Section Dear Valued Supporters and Friends of
Mass hysteria, where collective fear spirals into chaos, has disrupted societies throughout history. Destination Peace International champions dialogue, cultural understanding,
Empowering Baltimore Through Faith and Action Father Al Scharbach and Rev. Dr. Al Hathaway are cornerstones of Baltimore’s transformation, embodying
Naila H. Chowdhury is a globally recognized management professional, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and peacebuilder from Bangladesh. With over 25 years
A Historic Premiere in Baltimore, Maryland Destination Peace International, in collaboration with Beloved Community Services Corporation and the Thurgood Marshall
In 2023, I had the privilege of attending a session at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons during
A Global Lens on Local Challenges Having traveled to forty-four countries, I have developed an appreciation for the subtleties of
Destination Peace envisions a world where music becomes a catalyst for happiness and progress. This vision could become a reality
Destination Peace International envisions a future where the United Nations rises as a beacon of legitimacy—a global force that not
What is Your Greatest Accomplishment? During your lifetime, what would you rank as your greatest accomplishment, your standout achievement? During
A Moment of Reflection at Kilauea Crater As I stood in awe at the mouth of Kilauea Crater on February
Several weeks ago, we greeted a young visionary leader from Nigeria after his plane arrived at Dulles Airport. Our drive
January 16, 2023 The Honolulu Martin Luther King Day Parade stopped traffic and momentarily created a unity amongst onlooking strangers.
There are still places on earth to stand virtually and not virtual, in astonishment and awe. During a visit to
Pushed to an extreme, endurance and patience, have motivated the determined and undeterred to reach beyond their capabilities. Fiona and
At times, silence is uplifting and soothing; other times, silence is heavy and disconcerting. During the month of June 2022,
Tonight a United Nations-sponsored gathering took place in anticipation of (and as a “pep rally” for) tomorrow’s speakers and participants in
Canartic meets Cantorial; Cantorial meets Canartic On February 23, 2017, ancient legendary musical worlds merged into one. It was such a rare
A seasoned clergyman’s reflections about India, Hinduism, and religion in general: “Don’t touch, you’ll get burned.” One time or another,
Adequately describing an experience of a lifetime requires the ability to illustrate captured moments. Photographer SC Sekhar patiently waits and
NB: February 29th was the 41st wedding anniversary of Manny and Janice From the future temple workers and princesses: We have
Last night we had the distinct honor and blessing of being invited to the home of a distinguished professor of
We are here during the Hindu High Holiday of Maha Shivratri in Varanasi. The observant Hindu faithful flock to temples to offer their
Janice and I flew to Varanasi from Delhi with Sekhar, Feroza and Suresh. Sekhar’s Varanasi drivers picked us up and four guides took us
Today Sekhar, Janice, Feroza, Suresh and I walked around Old Delhi, then visited two more historic mosques and for the first
Today we continued exploring Muslim architecture. The Qutb Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world. Standing at 239 ft high, it has five distinct
Sekhar’s family is royalty without the fanfare in India. Every member of Sekhar’s and Suresh’s family is a future Noble prize
The construction of the Taj Mahal is ascribed to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who erected a monumental mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife affectionately called Mumtaz
The driver picked us up at 6:45 AM for the trip to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. On the way we stopped
Click here for a short video from the Music For Harmony concert, a youth-led, annual event sponsored by Pravah to celebrate peace and harmony through
We arrived at Hotel Mughal, a five-star deluxe hotel. This luxury hotel is exquisitely appointed befitting the original builders of
We are on a Jet Airline flight from Chennai to Delhi. I asked the man next to me what hardcover
Today we visited Swaminarayan Akshardham. It’s a hundred-acre cultural complex in New Delhi which showcases India’s art, architecture, culture, values
We met a young boy roaming aimlessly through the Temple. His father had died and he was seeking refuge in
Our driver picked us up at 10 AM. Our very first bus driver’s holiday in two weeks!: Today’s three morning
This morning, we were greeted at 4 AM in our room with tea and coffee. We lodged overnight at the
Destination Peace is found via paths paved with traditional, observant, ancient, non-observant, non-traditional religions; roads that embrace new age, old
Our guest blogger is Hemalata Ramesh. She is an educator and teacher of values in Coimbatore, India. She is also
More reflections from our dear friend Dr. Suresh Subramani, immediate past Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of California San
On Sunday I awakened at 5:30 AM to catch up on the news back home since we left. In doing
Arriving for the Second Day with Amma February 7th was the second day that we went to see Amma in
These are the events of February 8, when we flew from Chennai to Madurai. In the late afternoon we decided
Monday, February 6, early in the morning, I received a call saying that we should come a little earlier for
We arrived in Chennai and then went to a local temple which is 1400 years old. It’s the Hindu legendary
How befitting today to fly over Egypt, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, en route to India. Traversing over the cradle of
Early Morning Departure It is Sunday morning, and we awakened around 3 AM. Our driver picked us up at 4:30
An explanation from Manny regarding Destination Peace’s “destination”: An important “vehicle” traveling on the path of Destination Peace is understanding
Featuring Guest Blogger Dr. Allan Yozawitz Former Director of Continuing Education for the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) Past President of the New York
Barely two weeks after presenting on a panel on conflict resolution held at the Changemakers Global Summit at the University
