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Speech of Luang Por Dhammajayo thought, speech and action, is the real cause of ten- sions. From conflict at the individual level, grief spreads quickly to the global community, drawing the world towards a serious predicament. Therefore when our minds are at the right place, calm and at peace, our thoughts, speech and action will be right too. The cause of hostilities and con- flicts will not arise if our minds are at peace. World peace begins within. It can start from a tiny spot of peace in each of us by first bringing our minds to a standstill – achieving inner peace and bliss within ourselves. Then expand to the community, society, and to the world as a whole. Peace from the pure mind of everyone will achieve the lasting peace. To achieve world peace there is a need for a con- certed effort. Peace cannot be realised through the work of one person or a single establishment. It is necessary to have cooperation from every peace- loving individual and organisation. In this regard, we humbly hope that the Dhammakaya Temple and the Dhammakaya Foundation may join in coopera- tion with the Nobel family to bring even greater peace to the world. We are ready to join hands to work, with humility, to contribute to peace on earth. I wish all of you, the Nobel family and our hon- orable guest, Dr. Michael Nobel, true happiness, good health and prosperity. I also wish the Nobel 37