The document announces an event called "Olympic Rings of Light" taking place from August 8-10, 2008 in Lagos, Portugal. It is a 24-hour meditation sit-in forming the five Olympic rings under a pyramid of light, with the goal of promoting peace, ending war and oppression. Participants are invited to join and support the event, which calls on governments and the UN to declare a 16-day ceasefire around the Beijing Olympics.

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2. Olympic Rings of Light – 24 hour Sit in Meditation for Inner Peace-Global Peace Lagos Auditorium Algarve Portugal Friday 8.08.08-Sunday 10.08.08 You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games No war Save Darfur Free Tibet Responsible Global Citizens in a Sustainable Global Econonmy

3. One Day, we will be looking out on a New Dawn, and that day may be in your lifetime, may be soon ... You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

4. T In your lifetime we can create a world free from war, hunger, poverty, oppression, and destruction of nature... You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

5. All of us can enjoy security, freedom, inner peace, contentment, and satisfaction... If we choose to govern ourselves with understanding, tolerance, respect, compassion and love . You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

6. You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games We can only do this together . We depend on our world leaders and government officials to do this for us, and we must ensure they do this. After all, we pay to be governed, and we should get good governance for our money and as our right.

7. On the Friday 8th August 2008, The Beijing Olympics will start. On this day we can change the World. Together. With our world leaders, government administrators, celebrities and the media. You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

8. Please join in our contribution to the Beijing Olympics, wherever you are in the world. You can play your part as a responsible global citizen. You can take part in this Olympics! Don`t just sit back and watch ... You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

9. In solidarity with the people of China, Tibet and Darfur, we are calling for an Olympic Ceasefire, recognising the original purpose of these Ancient Greek Holy Games as the best opportunity to create global peace in modern times. You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

10. urism In preparation for the Olympics we are asking you to join with us in contacting the Chinese government, your government and the UN to call a 16 day ceasefire. (everything is on the Internet to help you do this). You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

11. In Lagos, Portugal, we will sit in meditation together at the start of the games for a 24 hour period, seated in the formation of the 5 olympic rings under a pyramid of light. We need about 300 people sitting in rotation to do this. You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

12. At the Lagos Sit in Meditation, our Opening Ceremony is on Friday 8th 7 -10 pm. Residents and Tourists from as many different nationalities are invited to witness a Global Citizenship Peace Pledge. Film Rights Auction! A camara at the top of the pyramid will film the meditators forming the five olympic circles over a 24 hour period. All profits to Oxfam`s Darfur Refugee Camp Programme. Place your bid on Ebay! Shading by OZ Shades Hi Tech video and Display Equipment by the Enova Group PA & Sounds by Clan Entertainment You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

13. On Saturday 12 noon to Sunday 12 Noon we will be sitting in silent meditation, in solidarity with the people of China, Tibet, Darfur and all those suffering at this time. You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

14. Sunday afternoon and evening is a time to celebrate any ceasefire that has taken place, and party for Inner Peace, Global Peace... You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

16. Visit our Website to inform your self more, see who else is playing a part in this Olympic Games, and be part of the change to a better world . Please get back in touch with us . Stella Rose [email_address] 0351 963220176 Gordon Sillence [email_address] 00351 91331592 Janela Aberta 21 - Education for Sustainable Development Centre Casais Monchique Algarve Portugal 8550 Janela-aberta21.org www.monitoring-globalization.net http://janela-aberta21.org/olympic-rings-of-light/ You can take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

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