Hooshmand World Peace Foundation
World peace or peace on Earth is an ideal state of freedom, peace, and
happiness among and within all nations and people. This ideal of world non-
violence provides a basis for people and nations to willingly cooperate, either
voluntarily or by virtue of a system of governance that prevents warfare. While
different cultures, religions, philosophies, and organizations may have differing
concepts about how such an ideal state might come about, they have in
common this ideal of a cessation of all hostility amongst all humanity.
World Peace could be established through religious or secular organizations
that address human rights, technology, education, engineering, medicine, or
diplomacy used as an end to all forms of fighting. For example, since 1945, the
United Nations and the 5 permanent members of its Security Council (the US,
Russia, China, France, and the UK) have worked to resolve conflicts without war
or declarations of war. However, nations have entered numerous military
conflicts since that time.
A nucleat disarmament symbol,
commonly called the "peace
symbol"
Inner peace
Main page Inner peace
Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually
at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in
the face of stress. Being "at peace" is considered by many to be healthy and the
opposite of being stressed or anxious. Peace of mind is generally associated
with bliss and happiness.
Peace of mind, serenity, and calmness are descriptions of a disposition free
from the effects of stress. In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state of
consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of
training, such as prayer, meditation, Tai chi chuan or yoga, for example. Many
spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of knowing oneself.