'Sentinels of Shangri-La' series currently at The Mariposa Museum and World Cultural Center in Peterborough NH.

                                                

'Forest Clearing'

I'm made humble and proud by my association with the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, Peterborough NH.

Their Mission is:

"We envision a peaceful and connected world.

The Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center fosters peace, global awareness, and understanding across cultural boundaries through compelling exhibits, performances and programs, and regional educational partnerships.

How

The Mariposa Museum brings the rich diversity of world cultures to New England. Through education programs, exhibits, performances and workshops, we provide a unique place for children, seniors and adults to celebrate our common humanity.

The Mariposa is a passport to the world. Our hands-on approach encourages people to explore the world through all their senses. With a special focus on children and education, we use art and everyday objects, folklore and mythology, traditions and stories to broaden awareness of both the differences and common ground between cultures.

Values

We believe that love and compassion will transform the world. We intend to model in our behavior what we would like to see in the world. The Mariposa board and staff are committed to respect, learn from and enjoy each other, every visitor and every culture of the world.

Charter for Compassion

The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect. Read More »

Letter for Tolerance

Ken Braun has written a letter about 9/11 and tolerance that resonates with an experience that Indian friends in Brattleboro had after 9/11. Their store sold clothing from Asia, and they had on display a beautiful wedding garment from India. Someone walked into their store with a blowtorch and tried to set fire to their store. Fortunately he failed, but he did scorch the wedding garment. They could no longer sell it and gave it to Mariposa. We have had it on display with the scorch marks hidden in back. It is very beautiful. It also tells a sad story of intolerance and inspires us to envision and work for a connected and peaceful world. Ken’s Letter »