The Peaceable Kingdom
Edward Hicks, “The Peaceable Kingdom” (Public Domain)
Is this what comes to mind when you hear the word peace? Or perhaps you remember “Miss America” contestants stating they are working for world peace. A guru meditating in stillness on a mountain-top?

No? Perhaps it’s more personal. How about no boss telling you what to do. No kids screaming in the back of the car. Maybe it’s being by myself out in the middle of a stream fishing. Maybe it’s you meditating at the top of that mountain.

Still not your idea of peace? What then? Is peace outer or inner? Is it everyone leaving you alone or being with you? Is it a lack of things that disturb you? What is Peace?
शान्ति
Peace
So, do you still think it’s the lion lying down with the lamb?
Do you think it’s no war, no killing, no conflict?
Tell me — what is peace?
And finally, tell me this — Is it peace only for you?