Archive of
Past Events

Events 2011 1016 Peace Concert 1 Tim Farrell. Peace Concert and Award Presentation New Hope, PA • 2011
Events 2011 0927 Raa Award 0 Cap and Gown, Gold Pin, and Award to George Nakashima naming him posthumously as Distinguished Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts at the meeting of the Praesidium of Academicians, September 27, 2011, Russian Academy of Arts. Posthumous Award Moscow, Russia • 2011
Events 2011 0925 Global Connections <b>Moscow, Russia</b>—Students from Moscow art schools, Academicians, distinguished Human Rights Advocate Ludmilla Alexeeva, members of the Prof. Sergei Kapitza family, and friends encircled the Sacred Peace Table—festooned with rose petals placed by those who gathered in an atmosphere of peace and unity, enhanced by the scent of incense. Global Connections Moscow, New York, Auroville • 2011
Events 2011 0916 Raa10thanniversary A moment of peace and reflection at the Nakashima Peace Table for the Peoples of Russia and all Europe in the tenth anniversary year since the Consecration and Presentation of the Sacred Peace Table and opening of the Tsereteli Gallery at the Russian Academy of Arts. From left to right: Nakashima Foundation for Peace VP, Irene Etkin Goldman; Russian Academy of Arts President, Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli; United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation, the Honorable John Beyrle. Sacred Peace Table 10th Anniversary Moscow, Russia • 2011
Events 2010 1017 Naomitutuvisit 1 Mira Nakashima, Naomi Tutu, and Irene Goldman at the Nakashima Foundation for Peace Arts Building in front of George Nakashima’s Sanskrit name, “Sundarananda” carved on a cross by Nakashima’s grandson Satoru Amagasu. Naomi Tutu Event New Hope, PA • 2010
Events 2010 Chandelor Garden 1 The Peace Garden, showing Japanese stone lantern. Peace Garden Rededication Newtown, PA • 2010
Events 2010 Historic Marker 1 The Plaque proudly standing on the edge of the Nakashima property. Historic Marker Dedication New Hope, PA • 2010
Events 2010 0613 Gn 20th Anniversary Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of George's Passing, with a welcoming by Mira Nakashima Remembering George Nakashima New Hope, PA • 2010
Events 2009 0607 Rededication 1 The renowned Scott McVay spoke with great insight and passion about “Out of a Dream: the Nakashima Altar of Peace” from the very beginning through its development to reality. Rededication at Cathedral of St. John New York, NY • 2009
Events 2009 0228 Aurovillemeditation 1 A path of flower petals leads visitors through the skeleton columns to the Hall of Peace site. Auroville Meditation Auroville, India • 2009
Events 2001 06 Raadedication 1 Angelic a capella voices of the Moscow Girl Choir “Vera” welcomed participants to the ceremony. Sayings of peace by elders from all over the world were printed on floating banners surrounding the room, along with photographs documenting the construction of the Sacred Peace Table and the first Peace Altar in New York. Moscow Dedication Moscow, Russia • 2001
Events 2000 Raa Landing Gathering at the Nakashima Sacred Peace Table for the Peoples of Russia and all Europe at the Russian Academy of Arts. Russian Friends of the Sacred Peace Table Moscow, Russia • 2000
Events 1999 05 Hagueappeal 1 The second Sacred Peace Table with candle, an origami crane, and flower offerings became the central focus for over 10,000 conference attendees at the Hague Appeal for Peace, May 1999. The Sacred Peace Table for the Peoples of Russia and all Europe made a significant stop at The Hague before reaching its final destination at the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow in 2001. Hague Appeal for Peace The Hague, Netherlands • 1999
Altars Asia Construction 1 After removal of the brilliant golden silk cover, Mira continued her flute playing in India to commemorate the Sacred Peace Table’s first installation in the Center for Indian Culture in Auroville. Two tabla musicians played the Sacred Peace Table itself before everyone approached in silence to place their offerings of fragrant flowers and prayers. Auroville Dedication Auroville, India • 1996
Events 1996 Aurovillecelebration In the Nakashima workshop before sending the Sacred Peace Table to India, Miriam Belov read from Sri Aurobindo’s epic poem “Savitri” and led a meditation. Gary Boxer sang an original composition “A Mighty Soul” with guitar. Two priests consecrated the Sacred Peace Table in the Nakashima workshop where it was created. Auroville Consecration New Hope, PA • 1996
Events 1995 10 Un50anniversary 1 Board members and friends gather: Julian Lines, Barbara Ford, formerly of the Asian Art Department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Miriam Belov, Meenakshi of Auroville, Mira Nakashima, Jonathan Yarnall, Irene Goldman. UN 50th Anniversary New York, NY • 1995
Events 1986 Stjohnsdedication 1 Delivery by flat-bed-truck to the front door of the Cathedral. Nakashima had considered the United Nations as a possible site, but said its doors were too small! Dedication at Cathedral of St. John New York, NY • 1986