The Peaceflower Philosophy
Since the dawn of time mankind has lived by the club, the spear,the sword, and now by the gun and the bomb. Yet throughout the world and among all people there have been those who held a different vision of life. They saw a world with no war, no slavery nor oppression; where there is enough for all and every member of the human family is considered to be of equal value. They understood that all human problems could be better solved with nonviolent rather than violent means. The men and women above have great lessons to teach us. Isn't it time we turned from the study of war and begin the study of peace?
The Peaceflower Artist's Statement
"I began the Peaceflower as a response to the Persian Gulf War, then to all wars.
I soon ceased to see it as a protest against war, but instead, I saw it as a practical bridge to peace; I selected twelve people, six men and six women, of different races, culture, religions and languages, with different places in history. They all accomplished noble deeds for the benefit of their fellow humans, often in the face of indifference, and at times, brutal and oppressive violence. They are bound together by their vision in a world where violence is not neccessary, and where people can work in harmony with each other and with all life on earth."
-Edmund Moody
Jesus
"blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God."Lystrata
"Why not make peace? What prevents it?"Martin Luther King
"Sooner or later all the peoples of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace."Joan Baez
"The pacifist thinks there is only one tribe, five billion members. We think killing any member is a dumb idea."Gandhi
"Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind."Jane Adams
"- peace is not just the absence of war but the nurture of human life."Buddha
"Those who lead by nonviolent means may be called guardians of the dharma."Aung San Suu Kyi
"- truth, justice and compassion - are often the only bulwarks which stand against ruthless power"John Lenon
"Imagine all the people living life in peace."Sojourner Truth
"I carry no weapons; the Lord will preserve me without weapons."Chief Joseph
"From where the sun now standsI will fight no more forever."Mother Teresa
"It is the gift of God to us to be able to share our love with others."
The Peaceflower is a grouping of thirteen oil paintings mounted in a gold leafed frame. The overall diameter is 57 inches.
This is a Gicleé reproduction of The Peaceflower printed by the artist on
Museo 100% cotton rag paper with archival Epson inks.
Signed Artist's Gicleˆ© prints in
13"x19" available for $125
copyright 2004 Edmund Moody
P.O. Box 131 ~ Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2385
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