Dr. Ariyaratne was in town, visiting from Sri Lanka. He is known as the "Gandhi of Sri Lanka", keeper of the world record for largest global meditation with 990 thousand people, and founder of the Sarvodaya movement with millions of members. The stories of his encounters in the face of violence and gun point life dangers, he manages to turn the hearts of his adversaries into non-violence and inspiring others to protect life instead. Physically he is an unassuming man, a little over five feet tall with a sweet soft voice. He encouraged people to change the world with their consciouness, with the daily thoughts, to turn unwholesome thoughts into wholesome ones. I really like what he said. Looking like you are meditating isn't enough, the vibration of your thoughts is what leads to peace or violence. That everyone arounds you including the birds can feel your thoughts and reacts or responds accordingly.I showed up early, a whole hour and half early to give myself plenty of time to get lost on Stanford campus, of which I did. But still had enough time to be early enough to help set up and help out, making myself useful, getting things ready for the hundred or so people expected to the event in Stanford Old Union Building.
Service, is like my breath and heart beat, doesn't require a thought.
