There is No Way to Peace. Peace is the Way. And Meditation Can Help, Too.

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Gosh, it seems that the US war effort in Iraq might be a bit off base. According to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, one of the world's most popular spiritual leaders, yoga and meditation--not force and violence--is the path to resolution and stability. An Indian spiritual guru is teaching yoga and meditation to a group of war-weary Iraqis, whom he hopes will extend their new-found inner peace to their nation. Fifty-five lucky men and women were chosen by the Iraqi government to live on an expansive spiritual retreat in southern India for a month, where they study meditation and rhythmic breathing. "It was like breathing out all the stress of war and breathing in a new life," said Ahmed Hinoon, a 32-year-old government worker.

"With so many problems of endless killings, bombs and war, life in Iraq is very stressful ... we have no hope. After coming here, we see a new ray of hope." Also living at Sri Sri's retreat and practicing regular meditation are about 150 Arabs from Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan and Lebanon, who apparently mix easily with two dozen Israeli participants. The Arabs and Israelis participate in the training together, helping each other with techniques and interacting on issues of life and spirituality.

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