His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi comments on the World Peace Trust established in Germany by His Majesty Raja Raam

Oebisfelde (Sachsen-Anhalt), Germany 11. 3. 2003 (PROTEXT/ots)- "The strong wish of the German people for peace has brought Raja Raam to Germany" Raja Raam signs the foundation document of the Maharishi World Peace Trust in Oebisfelde, Germany. Inauguration of the first German Peace Palace andgroundbreaking for further Peace Palaces in every State ofGermany "The strong desire of the German people for peace and thedecisive engagement of the German government for a peacefulsolution to the Iraq conflict has led His Majesty Raja Raam topersonally come to Germany," said His Holiness Maharishi MaheshYogi via video conference during the celebrations on thefoundation of the Maharishi World Peace Trust. His Majesty Raja Raam, the First Sovereign Ruler of the GlobalCountry of World Peace, made his contribution to theestablishment of a new world order of affluence and peace bypersonally signing the foundation document of the MaharishiWorld Peace Trust during the first session of the Parliament ofWorld Peace held in Oebisfelde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. Thefirst Peace Palace in Germany was also inaugurated. At the sametime, in each of the 16 States of Germany, the groundbreakingceremonies for further Peace Palaces took place. Each PeacePalace will be home to 100 to 200 peace-creating experts who willcontribute to lasting world peace through the performance ofMaharishi's Vedic peace technologies. Invitation to interview His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,Raja Raam and his Ministers about the World Peace Trust: Live via Internet: www.globalcountry.org Wednesday 12th March at 5pm Central European Time. Details on page 2. The establishment of the Trust took place at the Peace Palacein Oebisfelde in the presence of representatives from businessand politics as well as numerous guests from Germany and othercountries. The event was broadcast live throughout the world viathe Maharishi Satellite Channel (MOU 2). Vedic technologies of peace-the most important means to fulfilthe purpose of the Trust Speaking on MDR Television, Raja Raam explained why he hadchosen to begin this great undertaking in Germany: "It is agreat opportunity to say thanks to the German government and theGerman people for their efforts for peace." He explained thatthis world-wide peace project required less finance than a war.It only needs the introduction of the Vedic Peace technologies ofTranscendental Meditation and Yogic Flying. These are thetechnologies to reduce stress in the world and remove the causeof conflicts." In his inaugural speech Raja Raam said, "Germany stands forscience and technology and offers the best conditions for asystematic science of peace. Germany does not leave peace tochance which could lead to destruction and death." A million Raams donated to the Maharishi World Peace Trust The Maharishi World Peace Trust is a charitable Europeanfoundation based in Germany. Its purpose is the promotion ofpeace in the world family, of the peaceful living together ofpeople in society and of the health of every individual as basisfor a peaceful behaviour. The foundation document states: "The knowledge of peace-thescience of consciousness-will be offered in the Peace Palaces tobring perfection to all areas of life. The government of everycountry will be transformed into a prevention-orientated,problem-free administration." Raja Raam has donated a millionRaams (10 million Euros) to the Trust. The Raam is the currencyof the Global Country of World Peace. NEWS CONFERENCE LIVE: VIA INTERNET: http://www.globalcountry.org VIA SATELLITE: On Hot Bird 3 at 13 degrees East: Transponder89;

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