International UN peace day - Peace prayers in Vienna

The International Day of Peace, declared by the United Nations as a global call for ceasefire and non-violence is observed every year on 21st September. On this occasion, H. H. Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda ji, founder of Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council and author of the worldwide renowned system "Yoga in Daily Life", today conducted a Peace Prayer at the 1st World Peace Tree that he and the district governor have planted five years ago in the beautiful Vienna park "Schweizergarten". After "One Minute of Silence for World Peace", solemn Vedic Peace Mantras were recited for the sake of humankind and all living beings.