Colors of Peace: A Meditative Tapestry of Many Faiths
A warm and contemplative spirit filled the Peace Cathedral on 23 November, when Eve SalomonâShamash of the Peace Synagogue and a member of the Inayati Order (formerly the Sufi Order International)âled a multifaith meditation session for the community. Eve Salomon and her husband, Stephen Whittle, have been long-time friends and supporters of the Peace Cathedral and its peace-building efforts, making the gathering especially meaningful.
Salomon guided participants through a rich blend of Christian, Sufi, and Jewish-Kabbalistic meditative practices. Attendees were invited to experience all three traditions, creating an inclusive space for personal reflection and shared spiritual presence.
The gathering drew a diverse group of participants, including students, young professionals, clergy, journalists, people from many walks of life, and expatriates from the United Kingdom, Germany, Iran, the United States, and Uzbekistan. Many described the atmosphere as both calming and uplifting.
âIn this darkening time, it was fantastic to have this meditation that brought healing and refreshment to many,â said Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvili of the Peace Cathedral, reflecting on the eventâs impact. Amither attendee, Mariam Khagukashvili write: “the meditation helped me connect with myself and truly feel my own presence.” In the words of another participant, Tiny Mgrajvekudze: the evening “helped me feel calmer, more free, and hopeful.”
Keti Osepashvili, a trauma psychology student at Ilia State University, presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Eve Salomon and expressed gratitude on behalf of all participants for the deeply meaningful meditation session.
The Peace Cathedral remains a vibrant hub for interfaith engagement, offering opportunities for dialogue, contemplation, and community across traditions. In response to the warm and enthusiastic feedback from participants, Eve Salomon may offer future online meditation sessions in partnership with the Peace Cathedral.