Art & Culture

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy San Jose Celebrates Its 21st Anniversary

Motivated by love, Tai Ji Men members spread happiness and peace in their communities and around the world

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California State Senator Dave Cortese presented a certificate of recognition to Tai Ji Men for its contributions to people’s physical, mental, and spiritual health in his district and the global promotion of the culture of peace with love and conscience.

Tai Ji Men LA’s Lunar New Year Gathering 2022

“Conscience is the key to a successful life.” ~ Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, Zhang-men-ren (grandmaster) of Tai Ji Men

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Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in Los Angeles held a joyful "Lunar New Year Gathering" online on February 20, 2022, featuring festive cultural performances.

The Federation of World Peace and Love Celebrates the International Day of Peace with Love and Conscience

“Conscience is the key to global peace and sustainability.” ~ Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze

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Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love, delivers remarks, emphasizing the importance of conscience in achieving peace.

OSCE-jointly organized training course builds skills, knowledge in cultural property protection for ten countries

Over 30 participants from ten countries took part in an in-person training course from 30 August to 3 September 2021 to build their knowledge and skills in addressing and enhancing the protection of cultural property. The course, organized jointly by the OSCE in co-operation with the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre (MPSOTC), was held in Kilkis, Greece.

EFF and Durie Tangri Join Forces to Defend Internet Archive’s Digital Library Free, Public-Service Lending Program Threatened by Baseless Copyright Lawsuit

Free, Public-Service Lending Program Threatened by Baseless Copyright Lawsuit

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is joining forces with the law firm of Durie Tangri to defend the Internet Archive against a lawsuit that threatens their Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) program, which helps people all over the world check out digital copies of books owned by the Archive and its partner libraries.

Covid-19 crisis closes 90 percent of museums globally, UNESCO plans for reopenings

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New York City's tourist attractions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art (pictured) have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

European Parliament wants data protection guaranteed before allowing fingerprint exchange with UK

MEPs rejected the Council draft implementing decision on the exchange of fingerprints with the UK with 329 votes for, 357 against, and 4 abstentions.

‘Timeless message of unity’ resonates on holy day celebrating Buddhism, amidst pandemic

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The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar.

Artists Share Messages of Love and Peace Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Creatives around the World Observed the FIRST International Day of Conscience

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California-based artist Robin K. Burnes created this acrylic painting depicting all humans working together despite their differences and climbing the mountain to carry the message of world peace and love.

First UN International Day of Conscience Observed Online

A live virtual observance of the new United Nations day receives approximately 30,000 views.

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Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, President of the Federation of World Peace and Love, extends his gratitude to global citizens for observing the first International Day of Conscience on April 5, 2020 during a virtual program in support of the day.