Our Six Spheres of Activity
Message from Ervin Laszlo, founder and president of The Club of Budapest, co-founder of the WorldShift Foundation and president of its board of trustees.
The Club of Budapest is Founding Member
of the Global Marshall Plan Initiative
12/03/2009 - 12/09/2009
The 2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions
Make a World of Difference: Hearing each other, Healing the earth
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Listen to the Interview with Erwin Laszlo by Eva Herr from Infinite Consciousness
07/18/2008
Creative Member of the Club of Budapest and member of the World Wisdom Council Bibi Russell is an acclaimed designer devoted to the promotion of trading crafts in the cause of human dignity, development, and eradication of poverty. For her commitment to improving the lives of the weavers in Bangladesh, Bibi Russell was named UNESCO Special Envoy:"Designer for Development". Now, after a long time of lacking resources she announces the opening of her first shop paying tribute to the magical creation of the crafts people of Bangladesh. The opening ceremony takes place on Friday 25th July 2008 at 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Business hours will be from 10:00am to 8:00pm except Friday. The shop resides in Road No. 27 (16 New), House No. 45 (3rd floor), Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209.
Link: sevenload.com
06/12/2008
Sadly we announce the passing away of world known writer Chingiz Aitmatov. Aged 79, after catching pneumonia he has died of lung and kidney failure in a hospital in Nuremberg, Germany, on June 10th. Since its founding he was an Honorary Member of the Club of Budapest and ever since he shared its goals and was strongly connected to its mission.
Chingiz Aitmatov was a prolific writer whose works have been translated into more than 150 languages with over 40 million copies sold worldwide. Among his best known works, which had won him several awards, are „Jamilia“ and „The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years“. As a leading intellctual he supported Mikhail Gorbachev in bringing about his perestroika. Reflecting this his novel „The Scaffold“ was awarded at the Frankfurt Bookfair in 1988, when he was appointed Honorary Guest. After the Soviet Union's demise in 1991, Aitmatov served as Kyrgyzstan's envoy to the Benelux, France, NATO and UNESCO. In our opinion the President of Ukraine Victor Yushenko found the right words to commemorate Chingiz Aitmatov, when he said: „The bright image and meteorous talent of this true expert of people’s souls will keep on living in our memories and hearts forever serving a vivid example of humanism for future generations.“
06/09/2008
The Jerusalem Peace Academy, the Inter Faith Harmony Foundation of India, the All India Organization of Imams and Mosques, together with the Club of Budapest WorldShift Network are launching a joint initiative to advance the peace process in Jerusalem. in a preparatory meeting in India Dr. Khwaja Iftikhar Ahmed (Inter Faith Foundation), Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi (All India Organisation), Dr. Heinrich Benedikt (Jerusalem Peace Academy and member of the Club of Budapest Germany) and Jonathan Granoff (Global Security Institute and member of the World Wisdom Council) will draft a first position paper, which will be discussed later in a meeting with MK Rabbi Michael Melchior (Head of Educational Team in the Knesset) and other religious leaders.
From June 26 to 29 Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Benedikt, Rabbi Melchior, Dr. Audrey Kitagawa (Trustee of the Council for a Parliament of World's Religions, Sheikh Prof. Abdul Hadi Palazzi (L'Istituto Culturale della Communitá Islamica Italiana) and member of the World Wisdom Council) and Wolfgang Riehn (WorldShift Network) are guests at the Crans Montana Forum in Monte Carlo in order to continue the dialog. There a special session about the situation in Near East and opportunities for peace will be co-chaired by H.R.H. Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud (Chairman King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies). Interreligious dialogue is one of the core concerns of the WorldShift Network.
06/05/2008
Gapminder World lets you explore the changing world from your own computer. Moving graphics show how the development of all countries of the world by the indicators you choose. Gapminder is a non-profit venture promoting sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by increased use and understanding of statistics and other information about social, economic and environmental development at local, national and global levels. The site is strongly recommended for all interested in global development.
04/27/2008
For the first time in France we have numbers reflecting the rise of a new culture: 17% of the French population can clearly be defined as cultural creatives. Together with another 21% of so called creative individualists they form a subculture of 38% of all inhabitants of France which has the potential of changing the society. The international cultural creatives survey and support of the rise of an intgegral culture is one of the main projects of the WorldShift Network. Only recently the international survey research team met in Amsterdam and developed a ten years plan in order to strengthen the cultural creative movement throughout the societies worldwide. Results of the survey in France have now been published in a book edited by the leader of the French team, Yves Michel, "Les Créatifs Culturels en France". To be obtained through Amazon.
04/25/2008
The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the "International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World" and 2005-2014 as the "United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development." Not only should young people benefit from these global initiatives, but they should be empowered to play a leading role in them. In 2008 the Goi Peace Foundation again arranges an International Essay Contest for Young People. The theme of this year's International Essay Contest is "My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable development in my community?" Young people from around the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas on this theme. Read more ...
03/27/2008
The shift to the one united world begins where spirit and emotion combine into a new symbiosis, and where integrity and unity become an active personal experience. The German title of the new book by Hans Jecklin „Eine Welt oder keine“ translates into „One World – or None“. It is a very personal study into the author’s own development from a successful capitalist to an influential social business entrepreneur and consultant. Jecklin is not merely bashing the alarming global developments, instead he offers a positive worldview and adds insightful proposals about how to actively find the path leading to economic justice, political freedom, careful use of nature’s ressources and a peaceful, truly human co-existence. Jecklin’s book is a gem for all those who cherish the power of spirituality not only for their own wellbeing but rather as a means to actively bring about the one world we are all dreaming of. Not just another book about the global crisis, but one of the rare types, which flow directly from the heart, touching its reader’s mind with its honesty and authenticity. Strongly recommended for translation into English. To be ordered by Amazon.de.
03/02/2008
Patrick Petit from our partner Goi Peace Foundation has published a compilation of articles by leading pioneer organizations, which we strongly recommend: Earthrise—The Dawning of a New Cibilization in the 21st Century, highlights thirty leading-edge civil society organizations and networks that are internationally active and innovative in fields such as politics and diplomacy, ecology and education, economies and business, science and media, as well as youth and spirituality. The articles contributed by these organizations—among them our own organization—describe their respective visions, activities, best practices, and their specific contribution toward the creation of a new civilization.
These exemplary institutions, working at the forefront of a New Civilization in the making, are representative of millions of awakened people and thousands of leading organizations around the world, who are contributing day by day to this evolutionary global transformation with a strong sense of mission and compassion for all life. This empowering book offers a glimpse of the exciting and enlightening future that is possible. All the pioneer organizations in this publication paint indeed a compelling picture of a New Civilization, offering concrete first steps for getting there.
The book is available through amazon.de or by mail to the publisher. Price: 24 Euro.
03/02/2008
The Shift in Action Program of our partner Institute of Noetic Sciences contains a remarkable series of video dialogues between enlightened speakers. The latest dialogue pairs two of the most prolific and insightful big picture visionaries of our day: Ervin Laszlo, founder of the Club of Budapest, and CoB Honorary Member Peter Russell. For decades, they have been at the forefront of waking up humanity to the perils ahead and the path to a more conscious global culture. Their discussion covers the acceleration of growth, the crises that follow, and the imperative changes required to move from a materialistic and unsustainable way of life to one in which we respect the limits of growth and learn to live joyfully within them. They also cover the role of the global media, survival drives, and hopeful new signs in an emerging generation.
Access to the video dialogue series via the homepage of the Shift in Action Program.
01/23/2008
The Fire and Ice Ceremony for the Earth will take place in 2009. It will be a powerful three-day cross-cultural gathering of deliberation, ceremony, and celebration, the objective of which touches the welfare of the world. A principal objective is the return of the sacred fire in fulfillment of prophetic tradition. For the first time in memory the sacred fire will be home. The ceremony will revolve around the physical fire but the most important element will be the spiritual fire, the spirit of which the physical fire is a symbol. It is a symbol of countless generations of indigenous people who have met around it to consider how to live well on the land given to them and how to relate well to the Creator and to one another. The lessons of the ice will also be prominent, both in helping us all recognize our common humanity, and in developing common perspectives raised by the melting ice and global climate change.
In coming June a preparatory meeting will take place to which the WorldShift Network recently was invited. Here some excerpts from the touching letter in Inuktitut and in English:
”Nuannaarutigeqalugu aasaru Uge 26-mi 2208-mi Sisimiut illoqarfiani Kattuffik “Utoqqaat Nipaat” ataatsimeeruarnerani najuuteqqullusi qaaqquassi.
It is with great delight that I am sending you this invitation during the week number 26, for you to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Elders Federation of Kalaallit Nunaat, in the city of Sisimiut.
Isumaliorpugut Ataasinngornermi Juunip 24-ani kingusinnerpaamik ualinerani Sisimiunut tikikkussi aqaguani Juunip 25-ani ulloq ilissi uagullu oqaloqatiggiinnissattinnut imiikkoortissinnaalutigu. Ulloq taanna atussavarput aapaagu Aasivik – Fire and Ice Ceremony 2009 Kangerlussuarmi pisussaq annertuumik itisisarlugu oqaloqatigiissutigissagipput Silarsuarmi pisussatut aaqqissuullutigu.
We are thinking that you arrive latest on June 24th to the city of Sisimiut. Then on the 25th we will set aside the day for us to have an in-depth discussion of the upcoming event of Aasivik – Fire and Ice Ceremony 2009 to be held in Kangerlussuaq and to make it an important world event.
Aggersarniakkatta ilagivaat inuit silap allanngoriartupiloorneranut suliallit, avatangiisitta nunarsuatsinni ajunnginnerusumik atorneqarnissaanut sulallit uagut Kalaallit Nagguveqativullu Indiaanerillu aammalumi Silarsuatsinni Nunaqaqqaartut ilagalutigit.
Some of those we wish to invite are the leaders who are concerned about the Climate Change, as well as those who are leaders in the field of Environmental issues for the world, and to meet with Native peoples of Greenland and our neighbors from Canada Alaska Siberia and the Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of the world.
Minnerunngitsumittaaq isumaqarpugut Anersaakkut suliniuteqartunut qullersaasut Naalakkersuisunut Qinikkat avatangiisitta allanngoraluttuinnarneranut soqutigisaqartut Nalakkersuisullu silalap allanngoraluttuinnarneranut soqatiginnillutik suliniuteqartut ilaatinniarnissaata anguniarnissaanut suleqatigiissutiginissaanut anguniagaqarluta qaaqquvassi.
Most importantly we wish to invite the Spiritual Leaders of the world, Elected representatives of world Governments who are concerned about the Climate Change, and Government representatives who are working with the protection of the Environment.“
