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September

Peace Within, Peace Between: Sharing Self-Care Practices Across Cultures

Date: September 24, 2025Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDTVenue: The Welcoming CenterLocation: 211 N 13th St, 4th Floor, 19107, Philadelphia, Category: Peace Week Personal
Peace Day Philly and the Welcoming Center are partnering to present a program focused on the development of self-care practices among immigrants and refugees to manage negative emotions and stress, especially in these times. Speakers will share their ideas and perspectives on self-care as well as actual self-care and conflict reduction strategies. This will be followed by an open discussion on the...

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September

Peace Day Philly 2025 - Act Now for a Peaceful World

Date: September 21, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDTVenue: Philadelphia Ethical SocietyLocation: 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, 19103, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Category: Global Local Peace Week Personal September 21st
A gathering for solidarity, support and celebration on the International Day of Peace!

Organizations and individuals working for peace in diverse ways across Philadelphia and beyond, and those who want to mark Peace Day, are invited to this observance. The event will include:

  • Speakers on topics of personal, local and global peace

  • Music by Build a Bridge...

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September

Shambhala Peace Day

Date: September 21, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm EDTVenue: Philadelphia Shambhala CenterLocation: 2030 Sansom St, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA, Category: Global Local Peace Week Personal September 21st
The Philadelphia Shambhala Center invites you to join us for a series of free, public events in honor of the International Day of Peace. The morning will include a community meditation session, a book discussion introducing Joanna Macy’s World as Lover, World as Self and exploring her work in relation to peace, justice, and care for the Earth, and a Peace Day Meditation by the River on the Schuy...

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September

Harvest of Peace Gathering

Date: September 20, 2025Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDTVenue: Philadelphia Shambhala CenterLocation: 2030 Sansom St, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA, Category: Local Peace Week Personal
Join us for a festive afternoon of community and connection as the Philadelphia Shambhala Center celebrates the International Day of Peace in tandem with our annual Harvest of Peace gathering. This year’s program will include a Peace Day contemplative practice on the global theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” a community potluck lunch, and time to share reflection and fellowship.

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September

Stoicism and Peace

Date: September 22, 2024Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDTVenue: Philadelphia Ethical SocietyLocation: 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, 19103, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Category: Peace Week Personal


For over a decade, Hugh Taft-Morales has served on the core team of Peace Day Philly. This small, dedicated organization has always stressed the connections between inner peace and outer peace. This year Hugh will explore how the philosophy of S...

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