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<b>Pier Franco Marcenaro </b> nasce ad Aulla, Centro della Lunigiana in Provincia di Massa-Carrara. La madre, Wanda Rolla, è Insegnante Elementare; il padre, Costanzo, è Istruttore del Gruppo Sommergibili nell’Arsenale della Spezia. Ambedue i genitori sono nati a La Spezia nel 1911. <br>
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<b>Pier Franco Marcenaro </b> was born in Aulla, north of Tuscany. His mother, Wanda Rolla, was an elementary school teacher; his father, Costanzo, was an instructor of the submarine unit in the dockyards of La Spezia. Both parents were born in La Spezia in 1911.<br>
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È un Maestro di Spiritualità e di vita, con migliaia di discepoli in ogni parte del mondo,<ref name=qn13.05.18>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN-130518.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 13.05.18 § primo.]</ref> e uno scrittore spirituale e umanista tradotto in 15 lingue.<ref name=tr23.05.15>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/05/23/news/marcenaro-esplora-la-spiritualita-e-la-meditazione-degli-antichi-padri-1.11477881 Fonte: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 23.05.15, online.]</ref><br />
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He is a Master of Spirituality and of life, with thousands of disciples in every part of the world,<ref name=qn13.05.18>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN-130518.pdf Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i>, 13.05.18, first §.]</ref> and a spiritual and humanist writer translated into 15 languages.<ref name=tr23.05.15>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/05/23/news/marcenaro-esplora-la-spiritualita-e-la-meditazione-degli-antichi-padri-1.11477881 Source: <i>Il Tirreno</i>, 23.05.15, online.]</ref><br />
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Dopo la sua carriera di lavoro nella quale ha raggiunto il grado di dirigente di un’importante azienda internazionale, si è dedicato completamente alle necessità di quanti sono sinceramente alla ricerca del proprio spirito e di Dio.<ref name=scuola1>[https://www.scuoladellaspiritualita.org/storie Fonte: Scuola della Spiritualità, testimonianze, online.]</ref><br/>
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After his career in which he reached the rank of director of a major international company, he devoted himself completely to the needs of those who are sincerely seeking their own spirit and God.<ref name=scuola1>[https://schoolofspirituality.org/stories/ Source: School of Spirituality, testimonials, online.]</ref><br/>
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È erede spirituale di Sant Kirpal Singh (1894-1974), oggi considerato uno dei massimi Maestri di Spiritualità di tutti i tempi, a lungo presidente della “Fratellanza Mondiale delle Religioni” comprendente rappresentanti di tutte le maggiori religioni del mondo.<br />
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He is the spiritual heir of Sant Kirpal Singh (1894-1974), today considered one of the greatest Masters of Spirituality of all times, longstanding President of the “World Brotherhood of Religions” comprising representatives of all the major religions of the world.<br />
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[[File:Pier_Franco_Marcenaro_Maestro-DEF.jpg|right|top|500px|Maestro Pier Franco]]
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[[File:Pier_Franco_Marcenaro_Maestro-EN-DEF.jpg|right|top|500px|Master Pier Franco]]
  
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== <b>Biografia</b>==
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== <b>Biography</b>==
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=== Dalla Lunigiana a Milano ===
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=== From Lunigiana to Milan ===
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Nato ad Aulla, in Lunigiana, Pier Franco Marcenaro si trasferisce giovanissimo a Milano, dove negli anni ’60 entra in contatto personale con Personalità di notevole spessore culturale, quali la scrittrice e saggista Fernanda Pivano, l’editrice Inge Feltrinelli, il Premio Nobel Eugenio Montale, i critici Carlo Bo e Roberto Rebora, gli scrittori pacifisti Nord Americani Allen Ginsberg e Jack Kerouac…<ref name=tr20.10.2008>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/recensioni/Tirreno_201008.pdf Fonte: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 20.10.2008]</ref><br />
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Born in Aulla, Lunigiana, Pier Franco Marcenaro when very young moved to Milan, where in the sixties he met personalities of considerable cultural importance, such as writer and essayist Fernanda Pivano, publisher Inge Feltrinelli, Nobel Prize winner Eugenio Montale, critics Carlo Bo and Roberto Rebora, North American pacifist writers Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac…<ref name=tr20.10.2008>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/recensioni/Tirreno_201008.pdf Source: <i>Il Tirreno</i>, 20.10.2008]</ref><br />
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In quel periodo abita a pochi passi da Piazza Duomo e dal Teatro alla Scala, e lavora nella vicina Sede Centrale della Banca Popolare di Milano.<br>
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At that time he was living just a few steps away from Piazza Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala, and he worked in the nearby headquarters of Banca Popolare di Milano.<br>
  
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=== In viaggio verso Oriente ===  
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=== Traveling to the East ===  
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Appassionato studioso di problemi umani e spirituali, torna periodicamente in Lunigiana, dove si dedica alla meditazione su di una collina fra i boschi. Un giorno la sua sete di ricerca trova una prima risposta diretta quando, mentre è seduto in meditazione in una radura in mezzo a una fitta pineta, una grande luce invade tutto l’ambiente circostante illuminando il cielo e la selva attorno a lui ed elevandolo a uno stato di coscienza di suprema beatitudine, al di là del tempo e dello spazio. <ref name=fi1-1>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 15]</ref>
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An enthusiastic scholar of human and spiritual issues, he periodically returned to Lunigiana, where he dedicated himself to meditation on a hill among the woods. One day his thirst for research found an initial direct response when, while seated in meditation in a clearing in the middle of a thick pine forest, a great light flooded all the surrounding environment illuminating the sky and the forest around him and elevating him to a state of consciousness of supreme bliss, beyond time and space. <ref name=fi1-1>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, page 15]</ref>
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<br>Quello stesso anno, nel Settembre 1967 intraprende un lungo itinerario di ricerca attraverso Grecia, Turchia, Iran e Pakistan, giungendo infine in India dopo un viaggio via terra di quasi quattro mesi. Approfondisce così le sue conoscenze spirituali, incontrando mistici e monaci dei Monasteri ortodossi, Sufi dell’Islam, Yogi delle molteplici discipline dell’India.<ref name=fi1>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 16-34]</ref><br />
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<br>That same year, in September 1967, he embarked on a long quest, journeying through Greece, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, and finally arriving in India after traveling over land for almost four months. In this way he deepened his spiritual knowledge, meeting mystics and monks of Orthodox monasteries, Sufis of Islam, and Yogis from the many disciplines of India.<ref name=fi1>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, pages 16-34]</ref><br />
  
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[[File:PK.jpg|thumb|left|Milano, 6 Settembre 1972: Pier Franco traduce il Discorso del Maestro Sant Kirpal Singh durante la sua Conferenza all’Istituto Yoga]]
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[[File:PK.jpg|thumb|left|Milan, 6 September 1972: Pier Franco translating Master Sant Kirpal Singh's Talk during his Conference at the Yoga Institute]]
  
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=== Iniziazione alla Via spirituale ===
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=== Initiation into the spiritual Way ===
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[[File:PKAer.jpg|thumb|right|Aeroporto di Roma, Dicembre 1972: con il Maestro Sant Kirpal Singh nel corso del suo Terzo Tour in Occidente]]
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[[File:PKAer.jpg|thumb|right|Rome Airport, December 1972: with Master Sant Kirpal Singh during his Third Tour in the West]]
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Nel Gennaio 1968 incontra a Nuova Delhi Sant Kirpal Singh, il massimo Maestro di Spiritualità e di vita allora vivente, che ricopre anche il ruolo di Presidente della “Fratellanza Mondiale delle Religioni” comprendente tutte le maggiori religioni del mondo. Egli lo inizia alla più elevata disciplina spirituale, la meditazione sulla Luce e l’Armonia celestiali, conosciuta oggi anche come “Meditazione Universale”.  
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In January 1968, in New Delhi, he met Sant Kirpal Singh, the greatest Master of Spirituality and life then living, who also served as President of the “World Fellowship of Religions”, comprising all the major religions of the world. He initiated him into the most elevated spiritual discipline, meditation on the heavenly Light and Harmony, also known today as “Universal Meditation”.
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<br>Così forte è l’impatto di questa nuova esperienza, che il giovane rimane in meditazione seduto su di una stuoia per tre giorni e tre notti consecutive, rapito in uno stato di estasi divina (Samadhi).<ref name=fi2>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 43-46]</ref><ref name=gj>[https://www.thepathedition.com/pdf/Go_Jolly.pdf Fonte: Go Jolly!, pag. 13]</ref>
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So strong was the impact of this new experience that the young man remained in meditation sitting on a mat for three consecutive days and nights, enraptured in a state of divine ecstasy (<i>Samadhi</i>).<ref name=fi2>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, pages 43-46]</ref><ref name=gj>[https://www.thepathedition.com/pdf/Go_Jolly.pdf Source: Ruth Seader, “Report of a visit to India from September 3 to September 18, 1973”, in <i>Go Jolly!</i>, page 13]</ref>
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<br>Segue poi il Maestro per cinque mesi nei suoi viaggi di insegnamento attraverso l’India del Nord, fino ai piedi dell’Himalaya,<ref name=fi3>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 45-66]</ref> ricevendo personalmente la sua eredità spirituale.<ref name=fi>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 50]</ref><br><br>
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<br>He then followed Master for five months on his teaching journeys through North India to the foothills of the Himalayas,<ref name=fi3>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, pages 45-66]</ref> personally receiving his spiritual heritage.<ref name=fi>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, page 50]</ref><br><br>
  
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== <b>Vita da Discepolo</b> ==
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== <b>Life as a Disciple</b> ==
  
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=== Manager di livello europeo ===
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=== Manager at European level ===
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Su ispirazione del proprio Maestro, rientrato in Italia nel 1968, si pone l’arduo traguardo di integrare, per la prima volta nella storia, l’elevata Spiritualità dell’Oriente con l’attività pratica dell’Occidente, per mezzo del lavoro unito alla meditazione.<ref name=fi6>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 78]</ref>
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Inspired by his Master, on returning to Italy in 1968, he set himself the difficult goal, for the first time in history, of integrating the elevated Spirituality of the East with the practical activity of the West, through work combined with meditation.<ref name=fi6>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, page 78]</ref>
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<br />Divenuto già a 30 anni dirigente d’industria, ricopre incarichi direttivi in importanti Aziende Internazionali, fino a diventare Direttore Finanziario di uno dei più prestigiosi brand mondiali (oggi con 15.000 addetti nel mondo).<ref name=fi7>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV. Pag. 79]</ref> È un manager capace di dettare orientamenti al sistema bancario europeo.<ref name=re30.10.85>[http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1985/10/30/ancora-in-crescita-il-giro-affari.html Fonte: La Repubblica 30.10.1985 online.]</ref> Nel medesimo tempo non trascura la pratica e l’insegnamento della Meditazione.
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<br />Having become, already at the age of 30, a top-level executive in industry, he held leading positions in major international companies, becoming the Financial Director of one of the most prestigious brands in the world (today with 15,000 employees worldwide).<ref name=fi7>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV., <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, page 79]</ref> He was a manager capable of dictating guidelines to the European banking system.<ref name=re30.10.85>[http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1985/10/30/ancora-in-crescita-il-giro-affari.html Source: <i>La Repubblica</i>, 30.10.1985, online.]</ref> At the same time he never neglected the practice and teaching of Meditation.
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[[File:Delegazione_Italia-RIT.jpg|thumb|right|Nuova Delhi, 1974: Pier Franco conduce la Delegazione Italiana alla “I Conferenza Mondiale per l'Unità dell'Uomo” organizzata da Sant Kirpal Singh]]
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[[File:Delegazione_Italia-RIT.jpg|thumb|right|New Delhi, 1974: Pier Franco leading the Italian Delegation to the “First World Conference for the Unity of Man” organized by Sant Kirpal Singh]]
  
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=== Vita familiare ===
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=== Family life ===
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Nel mese di Dicembre 1969 sposa Anna Rita Federigi, dalla quale ha una figlia, Tiziana, nata il 10 Gennaio 1971.<ref name=fi8>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 78 e 80]</ref>
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In December 1969 he married Anna Rita Federigi, with whom he had a daughter, Tiziana, born on 10 January 1971.<ref name=fi8>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, pages 78 and 80]</ref>
  
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=== Rappresentante ed erede del Maestro Kirpal Singh ===  
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=== Representative and heir of Master Kirpal Singh ===  
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Divenuto dal 1968 il Rappresentante del Maestro Kirpal Singh per l’Italia, impartisce iniziazioni alla pratica della meditazione in suo nome.  
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In 1968 he became the Representative of Master Kirpal Singh for Italy, and he imparted initiation into the practice of meditation in his name. He operated in this role until 1974<ref>[https://www.ruhanisatsangusa.org/pdf/ss72/ss197205.pdf Source: <i>Sat Sandesh</i>, March 1973, page 31 of the paper edition, page 33 of the pdf file]</ref><ref>Source: <i>La Sorgente/The Source</i>, March 2013, pages 26-28 </ref><ref name=fi4>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, page 97]</ref>.  
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Opera in questo ruolo fino al 1974<ref>[https://www.ruhanisatsangusa.org/pdf/ss72/ss197205.pdf Fonte: Sat Sandesh Marzo 1973, pag. 31 dell’edizione cartacea, pag. 33 del file pdf]</ref><ref>Fonte: La Sorgente Marzo 2013 – Pag. 26-28: “Una visita al Sawan Ashram nel 1973”</ref><ref name=fi4>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 97]</ref>.  
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<br>Then, after the passing of the Great Master (21 August 1974), his spiritual Mission continued.<ref name=fi5>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV., <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, pages 106-108]</ref><ref name=ri>Source: https://www.riflessioni.it/senso-della-vita/pier-franco-marcenaro.htm</ref><br><br>
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<br>Quindi, dopo il trapasso del Grande Maestro (21 Agosto 1974), ne prosegue la Missione spirituale.<ref name=fi5>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 106-108]</ref><ref name=ri>Fonte: https://www.riflessioni.it/senso-della-vita/pier-franco-marcenaro.htm</ref><br><br>
 
  
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== <b>Nel ruolo di Maestro</b>==
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== <b>In the role of Master</b>==
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[[File:Master-Pier-Franco-Marcenaro.jpg|thumb|left|Pier Franco Marcenaro, Master of Spirituality and of life of the highest Order]]
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=== Master of Spirituality and of life ===
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Rappresentanti-IT.jpg|thumb|right|Master Pier Franco with some Representatives and Assistants of the School of Spirituality in Italy]]
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At the passing of his Master, at the age of 33, he began his own spiritual Mission by imparting the teachings and instructions for the practice of Universal Meditation through the <i>School of Spirituality</i>. <br />
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Since then, Master has regularly undertaken journeys for spreading Spirituality both in Italy and in other parts of the world, such as the European Union and Eastern Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa,<ref name=fi9>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: AA.VV, <i>La Fiaba Infinita</i>, pages 106-162]</ref> the result of which is the continuous increase in the number of disciples on a planetary scale.<ref name=ei29.01.2007>[https://mancenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/El_Informador_Conferencias.pdf Source: <i>El Informador</i>, 29.01.2007.]</ref><br />
  
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=== Maestro di Spiritualità e di vita ===
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=== School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation ===
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Rappresentanti-IT.jpg|thumb|right|Il Maestro Pier Franco con alcuni Rappresentanti e Collaboratori della Scuola della Spiritualità in Italia]]
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In 1974, Master Pier Franco founded the <i>School of Spirituality</i>, with the elevated objective of spreading, among sincere spiritual seekers in Italy and abroad, the teachings that are at the base of the major philosophies and religions of the world, and the practice of the most ancient and elevated form of meditation: <i>Universal Meditation</i>. <ref name=Cesnur>[https://cesnur.com/gruppi-di-origine-o-con-influenze-radhasoami/gruppi-di-origine-radhasoami/ Source: https://cesnur.com/gruppi-di-origine-o-con-influenze-radhasoami/gruppi-di-origine-radhasoami/]</ref>
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Al trapasso del suo Maestro, all’età di 33 anni inizia la propria Missione spirituale impartendo gli insegnamenti e le istruzioni alla pratica della Meditazione Universale attraverso la <i>Scuola della Spiritualità</i>. <br />
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[[File:Maestro_Marcenaro-Venezia.jpg|thumb|right|Conference in the crowded Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, 14 April 2013]]
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Da allora, il Maestro intraprende regolarmente viaggi di diffusione della Spiritualità sia in Italia, sia in altre parti del mondo, quali l’Unione Europea e l’Europa dell’Est, le Americhe, l’Asia, l’Africa,<ref name=fi9>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 106-162]</ref> il cui risultato è il continuo aumento del numero dei discepoli su scala planetaria.<ref name=ei29.01.2007>[https://mancenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/El_Informador_Conferencias.pdf Fonte: El Informador 29.01.2007.]</ref><br />
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Known by different names through time and place (“Way of the Masters”, “Science of the Soul”, “Way of Spirituality”, “Surat Shabd Yoga”...), it consists in conscious inner contact with the divine Light and Harmony, through the experience imparted by a competent Master. <ref name=Gazzetta_Mantova>[https://gazzettadimantova.gelocal.it/mantova/cronaca/2018/04/23/news/meditazione-in-aula-per-marcenaro-un-pieno-di-domande-1.16752150 Source: <i>Gazzetta di Mantova</i>, 23.04.2018, online]</ref>
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<br>The <i>School of Spirituality</i> periodically organizes free preparatory courses for the practice of <i>Universal Meditation</i> under the direct inspiration and supervision of Master Pier Franco, who in due course initiates into the spiritual Way all those aspirants who make a sincere request and are found suitable. <ref name=Scuola_Modena>[https://www.modenatoday.it/eventi/corso-preparazione-meditazione-universale-modena-24-ottobre-2015.html Source: <i>Modena Today</i>, 22.10.2015, online]</ref>
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<br>The <i>School of Spirituality</i> is now present in more than 60 Italian cities and in 25 different countries, with thousands of disciples all over the world.<br />
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The monthly Meetings at the School Headquarters, which have been held since May 1999 in an ancient monastery in the Tuscan hills where Angelo Roncalli, Pope John XXIII, stayed, are always fully booked, with people, coming from Italy and from every part of the world, in search of peace and knowledge of the deepest and most divine part of themselves. There the ancient motto “Ora et labora” (Pray and work) is implemented by means of meditation combined with service.<ref name=qn15.07.18>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf Source: <i>QN Il Giorno</i>, 15.07.18 last §.]</ref><ref name=qn12.11.17>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i>, 12.11.17.]</ref><br>
  
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=== Scuola della Spiritualità e Meditazione Universale ===
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=== Narrations by Master's Disciples ===
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Nel 1974, il Maestro Pier Franco fonda la <i>Scuola della Spiritualità</i>, con l’elevato obiettivo di diffondere, fra i sinceri ricercatori spirituali, in Italia e all'estero, gli insegnamenti che sono alla base delle maggiori filosofie e religioni del mondo, e la pratica della più antica ed elevata forma di meditazione: la <i>Meditazione Universale</i>. <ref name=Cesnur>[https://cesnur.com/gruppi-di-origine-o-con-influenze-radhasoami/gruppi-di-origine-radhasoami/ Fonte: Cesnur “La Scuola della Spiritualità”, online]</ref>
 
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[[File:Maestro_Marcenaro-Venezia.jpg|thumb|left|Conferenza nell’affollata Aula Magna dell’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, 14 Aprile 2013]]
 
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Nota con nomi differenti attraverso i tempi e i luoghi (“Via dei Maestri”, “Scienza dell’Anima”, “Via della Spiritualità”, “Surat Shabd Yoga”...), essa consiste nel contatto interiore cosciente con la Luce e l'Armonia celestiali, attraverso l’esperienza impartita da un Maestro competente. <ref name=Gazzetta_Mantova>[https://gazzettadimantova.gelocal.it/mantova/cronaca/2018/04/23/news/meditazione-in-aula-per-marcenaro-un-pieno-di-domande-1.16752150 Fonte: Gazzetta di Mantova 23.04.2018, online]</ref>
 
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<br>La Scuola della Spiritualità organizza periodicamente Corsi gratuiti di preparazione alla pratica della <i>Meditazione Universale</i> sotto la diretta ispirazione e supervisione del Maestro Pier Franco, che a tempo debito inizia alla Via spirituale tutti quegli aspiranti che ne facciano sincera richiesta e vengano trovati idonei. <ref name=Scuola_Modena>[https://www.modenatoday.it/eventi/corso-preparazione-meditazione-universale-modena-24-ottobre-2015.html Fonte: Modena Today 22.10.2015, online]</ref>
 
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<br>La <i>Scuola della Spiritualità</i> è oggi presente in oltre 60 città italiane e in 25 Paesi stranieri, con migliaia di discepoli in ogni parte del mondo.<br />
 
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Gli Incontri mensili presso la Sede centrale della Scuola, che si tengono dal Maggio 1999 in un antico Monastero sulle colline toscane nel quale soggiornò Angelo Roncalli, Papa Giovanni XXIII, registrano sempre il tutto esaurito, con persone, provenienti dall’Italia e da ogni parte del mondo, alla ricerca della pace e della conoscenza della parte più profonda e divina  di sé stesse. Lì viene attuato l’antico motto “Ora et labora” per mezzo della meditazione unita al servizio.<ref name=qn15.07.18>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf Fonte: QN Il Giorno 15.07.18 § ultimo.]</ref><ref name=qn12.11.17>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.17.]</ref><br>
 
  
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<b>Apparitions of the Master</b> <i><br>by Serena Ruggiero, Massa, Italy, June 2015</i>
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<b>Apparizioni del Maestro</b> <i><br>di Serena Ruggiero, Massa, Italia, Giugno 2015</i>
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[[File:Maestro-Pier-Franco-Marcenaro.jpg|thumb|left|Il Maestro Pier Franco con un gruppo di Discpoli devoti]]
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At the end of the month of May, for two consecutive nights Master Pier Franco Marcenaro appeared to me. It is the Master who manifests with a blinding flash and then very slowly the image becomes more and more clear and in focus: it is Him, his face, his radiant celestial eyes and He communicates with me smiling. The second night, just like the first…<br>
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Alla fine del mese di Maggio, per due notti consecutive mi apparve il Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro. È il Maestro che si manifesta con un bagliore accecante e poi piano piano l’immagine diviene sempre più nitida e chiara: è Lui, il suo volto, i suoi occhi radiosi e celestiali e comunica con me sorridendo. La seconda notte, cosi come la prima…<br>
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The third day, on the beach, together with my two children, He appears not far from me… with clothes of a radiant white light. Then I discern his aspect as a man all dressed in white with a long white tunic, showing only his pink hands like those of a child and his feet. And He walked on the water of the sea, coming toward me smiling and his whole Being was immersed in immense harmony and peace.<br>
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Il Terzo giorno, in riva al mare, insieme ai miei due bimbi. Mi appare poco lontano da me… con una veste di luce radiosa bianca. Poi distinguo il suo aspetto di uomo, vestito con una lunga tunica bianca, da dove si vedevano solo le sue mani rosee come quelle di un bambino e i suoi piedi. E camminava sull’acqua del mare, venendo verso di me sorridendo e tutto il suo Essere era immerso in una immensa armonia e pace.<br><br>
 
  
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<b>Come ho incontrato il mio Maestro... tre mesi prima di conoscerlo</b><br><i>di Rosabel Ascanio Perez, Santa Marta (Colombia)</i>
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<b>How I met my Master... three months before meeting him</b><br><i>by Rosabel Ascanio Perez, Santa Marta, Colombia</i>
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[[File:Pier_Franco_Marcenaro_Bogota.gif|thumb|right|Una delle affollate Conferenze tenute in Colombia dal Maestro Pier Franco nel 2007]]
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[[File:Pier_Franco_Marcenaro_Bogota.gif|thumb|left|One of the crowded lectures given in Colombia by Maestro Pier Franco in 2007]]
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Tre mesi prima che il Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro venisse a Santa Marta (Colombia) nel 2007, ho avuto un’esperienza particolare mentre stavo meditando.
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Three months before Master Pier Franco Marcenaro came to Santa Marta, Colombia, in 2007, I had a particular experience while I was meditating.
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Mi sono vista in un luogo dove tutta l’umanità correva verso lo stesso punto. C’erano aerei che inviavano luci colorate nello spazio che sembravano fuochi d’artificio, e per terra c’erano ugualmente molte luci meravigliose di differenti colori, le quali conducevano ad un’unica meta.<br>
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<br>I saw myself in a place where all humanity was running toward the same point. There were airplanes that sent colored lights into space that seemed like fireworks, and on the ground there were just as many marvelous multi-colored lights, that led all to one place.
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Ho chiesto a un signore: “Perché corrono tutti verso quel luogo?” Mi ha risposto che era arrivato un Maestro. Allora anch’io sono andata verso il luogo dove si dirigevano tutti, all’incontro col Maestro, che ho potuto così vedere.<br>
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<br>I asked a man: “Why is everyone running toward that place?” He answered that a Master had arrived, and so I too went toward the place where everyone was heading, to meet the Master, so I could see Him.
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Poi un giorno, mentre ero a Santa Marta, ho visto dei cartelloni pubblicitari con la foto del Maestro che avevo visto in meditazione, i quali informavano di una sua prossima Conferenza. Allora ho chiamato un’amica e le ho detto che il Maestro della mia esperienza in meditazione era arrivato a Santa Marta. <br>
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<br>Then one day, when I was in Santa Marta, I saw some poster ads with the photo of the Master Pier Franco Marcenaro which informed about his next conference. So I called a friend and told her that the Master from my experience had arrived in Santa Marta.
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Da quel momento io e la mia amica stiamo meditando col Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro.<br><br>
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<br>From that moment on, my friend and I have been meditating with the Master Pier Franco Marcenaro.<br>
  
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<b>Come vent’anni prima mi apparve il Maestro</b><br><i>di Gloria C. Moroni, Parma</i><br><br>
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<b>How the Master appeared to me twenty years earlier</b><br><i>by Gloria C. Moroni, Parma</i><br><br>
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“Quanto è grande, Signore, il Tuo Nome su tutta la terra!” (Salmo 8,1)<br>
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"O Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth!" (Psalms 8:1)<br>
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“Ti loderò, Signore, con tutto il cuore e annunzierò tutte le Tue meraviglie!” (Salmo 9,2)
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"I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and I will announce all Your wonders!" (Psalms 9:2)
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[[File:Maestro-Pier-Franco-Parma-2004.jpg|thumb|left|Conferenza del Maestro Pier Franco a Parma, 2004]]
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Nel 1984 lavoravo come contabile in una piccola azienda, dove era ancora in uso un tipo di contabilità manuale. Ciò mi permetteva durante il mio lavoro di pregare interiormente il Signore per i miei cari o per altre intenzioni.<br>
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In 1984 I worked as an accountant in a small firm, where a type of manual accounting was still in use. This allowed me, during my work, to pray to the Lord for dear ones and for other aims.
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Nel mese di maggio di quell’anno, improvvisamente, nel mezzo della mia vista interiore, si presentò l’immagine di un Signore sconosciuto, lo sguardo severo, che mentalmente, senza parlare, mi dettava due indirizzi: uno di Lucca,<sup>(1)</sup> con via e numero civico, e uno di Torre del Lago.<sup>(2)</sup><br>
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Stupita mi domandavo chi era quella persona che non conoscevo e come mai apparisse alla mia vista interiore. L’immagine persisteva e, alla fine, i due indirizzi comparvero scritti sotto di essa. Non seppi darmi una spiegazione del fatto, né ritenni di cercare conferme, anche perché gli eventi della vita mi distolsero da questo particolare avvenimento, che divenne un ricordo.<br>
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That year in May, suddenly, in the center of my inner vision, the image of an unknown Gentleman appeared. With a serious look, he mentally, without speaking, dictated to me two addresses, one in Lucca,<sup>(1)</sup> with the street and number, and one in Torre del Lago.<sup>(2)</sup><br>
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Nell’ottobre del 2004 mi capitò di notare un manifesto dove si invitava chi era interessato a partecipare ad una Conferenza su “L’esperienza dello Spirito nel nostro tempo”. Ero interessata e avevo tempo, così mi recai nel luogo previsto. Quando il relatore (il Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro) si presentò sul palco, e lo vidi di fronte a me, riconobbi immediatamente in lui lo sconosciuto che si era presentato alla mia vista interiore vent’anni prima. E fu davvero una bella sorpresa!<br>
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Surprised I asked myself who this unknown person was and why he appeared in my inner vision. His image persisted and finally the two addresses appeared written below. I could not explain this to myself, nor did I try to find any confirmation, because the events of my life distracted me from this particular event, which became just a memory.
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Seguii perciò il Corso previsto dopo la Conferenza e, quando il Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro venne per la prima volta a tenere una lezione per il Corso di iniziazione alla meditazione, ebbi l’opportunità di avvicinarlo e gli rivolsi questa domanda: “Come ha fatto Lei a riconoscere il Suo Maestro?” Mi rispose: “Sono stato chiamato. Il mio Maestro mi ha scelto.” In quell’attimo mi resi conto che mi era accaduta la stessa cosa: “Non voi avete scelto me, ma io ho scelto voi, e vi ho costituito perché andiate e portiate frutto e il vostro frutto rimanga.” (Giovanni 15,16) Si trattava quindi di un appuntamento ineluttabile. Chiesi perciò al Signore, mio Dio, di concedermi il sostegno necessario per affrontare la nuova esperienza che mi veniva proposta.<br>
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[[File:Maestro-Pier-Franco-Parma-2004.jpg|thumb|right|Lecture by Maestro Pier Franco in Parma, 2004]]
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Non mi resta dunque che ringraziare il Signore perché è buono, perché eterna è la Sua Misericordia.<br>
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In October 2004 I happened to notice a poster inviting all those interested to a conference on “The Experience of the Spirit in Our Time”. Being interested and having the time, I went to the place indicated. When the speaker, Master Pier Franco Marcenaro, arrived on the stage, I saw him and I immediately recognized that he was the unknown Gentleman who had appeared in my spiritual vision twenty years earlier. It was truly a wonderful surprise.
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<sup>(1)</sup> Allora Sede del Centro dell’Uomo. <sup>(2)</sup> Tuttora residenza del Maestro.
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I then attended the Course that was offered at the conference. When Pier Franco Marcenaro came the first time to give a lesson at the Course for initiation into meditation, I had the opportunity to be near him and asked this question, “How did you recognize Your Master?” He answered me, “I was called. My Master had chosen me.” In that instant I realised that the same thing had happened to me, “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and I have appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that is everlasting.” (John 15:16) It was an inevitable rendezvous. Then I asked the Lord, my God, to give me the necessary help to meet this new experience that had been presented to me.
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I have only to thank the Lord because He is good and because His Mercy is eternal.<br>
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<br><sup>(1)</sup> The Headquarters of Man Center in Italy then. <sup>(2)</sup> Still the residence of the Master in Italy.
  
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Conferenza-Ghana-2.jpg|thumb|left|frame|Accra (Ghana), 19.11.2003: con Partecipanti alla “International Conference for Peace and Welfare” in occasione del suo intervento di Apertura]]
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Conferenza-Ghana-2.jpg|thumb|left|frame|Accra, Ghana, 19 November 2003: with Participants at the “International Conference for Peace and Welfare” on the occasion of his opening speech]]
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[[File:3conf.jpg|thumb|right|frame|Monastero di Sargiano, 4-11 Giugno 2005: Partecipanti alla “Terza Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli” (Patrocinio dell’O.N.U.)]]
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[[File:3conf.jpg|thumb|right|frame|Sargiano Monastery, 4-11 June 2005: Participants in the “Third World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples” (under the auspices of the UN)]]
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Dal 1974 tiene un intenso programma di Discorsi e Conferenze su temi spirituali, che in Italia sono  patrocinati da Comuni, Province e Regioni, a testimonianza della sua crescente fama e autorità. Presenta estesamente i vantaggi della Meditazione Universale, ospite di prestigiosi Auditorium e di Sedi Universitarie sia in Italia che all’Estero.<ref name=qn13.05.2018>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN-130518.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 13.05.2018.]</ref><br />
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Since 1974 he has held an intense schedule of Talks and Conferences on spiritual themes, which in Italy are under the auspices of Municipalities, Provinces and Regions, as testament of his growing fame and authority. He has extensively presented the advantages of Universal Meditation, being the guest of prestigious Auditoriums and Universities both in Italy and abroad.<ref name=qn13.05.2018>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN-130518.pdf Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i>, 13.05.2018.]</ref><br />
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Presiede tre edizioni della “Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli” nel 1999, 2002 e 2005, svoltesi con il patrocinio, rispettivamente, della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri e del Ministero degli Esteri,<ref name=ti25.11.15>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/11/25/news/il-maestro-marcenaro-premia-bocelli-1.12507368 Fonte: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 25.11.15 § quarto, online.]</ref> della Commissione Europea<ref name=ttl12.03.2003>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/eng/pdf/TIMES-Marcenaro_Messenger_of_Peace.pdf Fonte: The Times of London, 12.03.2003.]</ref> e dell’Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (O.N.U).<ref>[https://archive.unric.org/it/lonu-e-la-societa-italiana/70 Fonte: Sito ufficiale del Centro Regionale di Informazione delle Nazioni Unite (UNRIC).]</ref>
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He chaired three editions of the “World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples” in 1999, 2002 and 2005, held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respectively,<ref name=ti25.11.15>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/11/25/news/il-maestro-marcenaro-premia-bocelli-1.12507368 Source: <i>Il Tirreno</i>, 25.11.15 fourth §, online.]</ref> of the European Commission<ref name=ttl12.03.2003>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/eng/pdf/TIMES-Marcenaro_Messenger_of_Peace.pdf Source: <i>The Times of London</i>, 12.03.2003.]</ref> and of the United Nations Organization (U.N.).<ref>[https://archive.unric.org/it/lonu-e-la-societa-italiana/70 Source: Official website of the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC).]</ref>
 
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Alle Conferenze partecipano importanti Personalità del mondo religioso, politico, artistico e culturale provenienti da tutti i Continenti. Le Relazioni Finali vengono inviate ai governi delle maggiori nazioni del mondo.<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/MOLDOVA_SUVERANA.pdf Fonte: Moldova Suverana, 17.06.2005]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/REPUBLICA_BOGOTA.pdf Fonte: La Republica - Bogota, 11.08.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/TIMES.pdf Fonte: The Times of London, 21.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/FIGARO.pdf Fonte: Le Figaro, 28.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/CHASPIK.pdf Fonte: Chaspik, 05.06.2005]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/ZEIT.pdf Fonte: Die Zeit, 30.06.2005]</ref><br />
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Important personalities of the religious, political, artistic and cultural world coming from every Continent have taken part in the Conferences. The Final Reports were sent to the governments of the world's major nations.<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/MOLDOVA_SUVERANA.pdf Source: <i>Moldova Suverana</i>, 17.06.2005]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/REPUBLICA_BOGOTA.pdf Source: <i>La República</i>, 11.08.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/TIMES.pdf Source: <i>The Times of London</i>, 21.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/FIGARO.pdf Source: <i>Le Figaro</i>, 28.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/CHASPIK.pdf Source: <i>Chaspik</i>, 05.06.2005]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/ZEIT.pdf Source: <i>Die Zeit</i>, 30.06.2005]</ref><br />
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Vivo apprezzamento viene anche espresso dall’allora Presidente della Repubblica Italiana Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
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The then President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, also expressed his deep appreciation.
 
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<strong><i>Testo del messaggio di apprezzamento e di auguri del Presidente della Repubblica Italiana, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi</i></strong>
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<strong><i>Text of the message of appreciation and best wishes of the President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi</i></strong>
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<br /><i>29 Giugno 2002<br>Roma, Quirinale <br />
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<br /><i>29 June 2002<br>Rome, Quirinale <br />
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A Pier Franco Marcenaro, Presidente del “Centro dell'Uomo”<br />
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To Pier Franco Marcenaro, President of “Man Center”</i><br />
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-CNR.jpg|thumb|right|frame|Pisa, 25 Ottobre 2016, “Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche” (CNR): Il Maestro Pier Franco illustra al folto pubblico i vantaggi della Meditazione]]
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-CNR.jpg|thumb|right|frame|Pisa, 25 October 2016, “National Research Council” (CNR): Master Pier Franco illustrates the advantages of Meditation to the large audience]]
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Il Presidente della Repubblica esprime vivo apprezzamento in occasione della seconda Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli. Il futuro del pianeta, gli equilibri mondiali del nuovo secolo, la pace fra i popoli dipendono in larga misura dalla capacità della comunità internazionale di salvaguardare l’ambiente, di stabilire un dialogo fra le culture e le religioni, di saper vincere la lotta contro la povertà, assicurando, ovunque nel mondo, una crescita equilibrata nel rispetto dei diritti.<br />
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<i>The President of the Republic of Italy expresses deep appreciation for the second World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples. The future of the planet, the global balance of the new century, and peace among peoples largely depend on the international community's ability to safeguard the environment, establish a dialog between cultures and religions, and win the fight against poverty, ensuring balanced growth, throughout the world, in accordance with the principles of human rights.<br />
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Con questo animo, il Capo dello Stato invia agli organizzatori, agli illustri relatori e a tutti i presenti un saluto cordiale e un augurio di buon lavoro.</i>
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With this in mind, the Head of State sends the organizers, distinguished speakers and attendees friendly greetings and wishes them every success in their work.</i>
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<br /><br />Poiché la disciplina della Meditazione Universale insegnata dal Maestro Pier Franco ha una base scientifica, nell’Ottobre 2016 ne ha presentato con successo i benefici al “Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche” (CNR) di Pisa con il Discorso “Scienza e Meditazione”.<ref>[https://www.centrodelluomo.org/Pages/QN_9_Novembre_2016.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 09.11.2016]</ref><ref>[https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cosa%20fare/marcenaro-meditazione-1.2615747 Fonte: La Nazione 22.10.16, online]</ref><ref>[https://www.elle.com/it/salute/benessere/news/a162613/benefici-meditazione-cnr Fonte: Elle 27.10.16, online]</ref>
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<br /><br />Since the discipline of Universal Meditation taught by Master Pier Franco has a scientific basis, in October 2016 he successfully presented its benefits to the “National Research Council” (CNR) in Pisa with the “Science and Meditation” Talk.<ref>[https://www.centrodelluomo.org/Pages/QN_9_Novembre_2016.pdf Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i> 09.11.2016]</ref><ref>[https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cosa%20fare/marcenaro-meditazione-1.2615747 Source: <i>La Nazione</i>, 22.10.16, online]</ref><ref>[https://www.elle.com/it/salute/benessere/news/a162613/benefici-meditazione-cnr Source: <i>Elle</i>, 27.10.16, online]</ref>
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[[File:111 1100772 MA 2018.JPG|thumb|left|Il Maestro Pier Franco autografa il suo libro “La Scuola della Spiritualità” su richiesta di un discepolo]]
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[[File:111 1100772 MA 2018.JPG|thumb|left|Master Pier Franco autographs his book “The School of Spirituality” at the request of a disciple]]
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He is the author of 12 books on spiritual subjects, translated into 15 languages, as well as articles, CDs, DVDs.
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The periodical entitled “The Source” publishes his talks in Italian and English, which today number more than 4,000.<br>
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His publications have been published in over one million copies.<ref>[https://www.thepathedition.com/Pier_Franco_Marcenaro.html Source: The Path Edition, online - Penultimate and third from last § of the biography.]</ref><br />
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His book “The School of Spirituality”, published in 15 languages, is a best seller, now in its eighth edition.<ref>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i>, 12.11.2017 last §]</ref><br />
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The monthly magazine of SOLE 24 ORE, “L’Impresa” of November 2016 published his long talk “The Capacity of Spirituality” on the advantages of meditation for those who wish to manage a company more successfully, favoring human and spiritual values.<ref>Source: <i>L'impresa</i>, mensile de <i>Il Sole 24 Ore</i>, N. 11/2016, pages 77-79</ref><br />
  
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È autore di 12 libri di argomento spirituale, tradotti in 15 lingue a cui si aggiungono articoli, CD, DVD. <br />Il periodico “La Sorgente” pubblica i suoi discorsi in Italiano e in Inglese, che assommano oggi ad oltre 4.000. <br />Le sue pubblicazioni sono state edite in oltre un milione di copie.<ref>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_autore.html Fonte: Il Sentiero Editrice, online - Penultimo e terzultimo § della biografia.]</ref><br />
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He is the Director of Man Center, a Non-Profit Organization of Social Utility and a Voluntary Organization, founded in 1974 although officially registered in 1977.<ref>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i>, 12.11.17 first §]</ref><br />
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Il suo libro “La Scuola della Spiritualità”, edito in 15 lingue, è un best seller giunto all’ottava edizione.<ref>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.2017 ultimo §]</ref><br />
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[[File:Marcenaro-Ruggiero-40-Centro-dell-Uomo.jpg|thumb|left|Monastery of Sargiano, 4 November 2017: Master Pier Franco receives the plaque for the “40th Anniversary of Man Center” from Antonella Ruggiero, the guest of honor of the event]]
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<br />Il Mensile del SOLE 24 ORE “L’Impresa” del Novembre 2016 ospita il suo lungo intervento “La carica della Spiritualità” sui vantaggi della meditazione per quanti desiderano dirigere un’Azienda con maggior successo, privilegiando i valori umani e spirituali.<ref>Fonte: L'impresa, mensile de Il Sole 24 Ore, N. 11/2016, pagg. 77-79</ref><br />
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[[File:Marcia_2019.jpg|thumb|right|Sargiano Woods, Easter 2019: March against violence for a better world]]
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The Association is engaged in projects on a global scale to support marginalized groups and developing peoples and to promote intercultural and interreligious dialog based on elevated human, social and spiritual values.<ref>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2012/11/02/news/centro-dell-uomo-pier-franco-marcenaro-premiato-da-paola-gassman-1.5961129 Source: <i>Il Tirreno</i>, 02.11.12, online]</ref><br />
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Among the most important initiatives is “Wells and Villages in Sinai”, an international project launched in 2017 and still under way, which involves the excavation of water wells, the restructuring of housing in critical conditions and direct aid to support local communities.<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/Centro-dell-Uomo-Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Sinai-SecoloXIX-08.12.2020.pdf Source: <i>Il Secolo XIX</i>, 08.12.2020]</ref><br>
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<i>Man Center </i> also works for the preservation and enhancement of Nature and for popularizing the vegetarian diet that respects the animal world, favors spiritual research and is recognized as the most suitable diet to keep the body healthy.<ref>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_dieta_vegetariana.html Source: <i>La Dieta vegetariana nel Cristianesimo</i>, Preface by Pier Franco Marcenaro, pages 9-12]</ref><br />
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At the <i>Man Center </i> headquarters in the Monastery of Sargiano [also on Wikipedia], and in the surrounding Naturalistic Area of Sargiano Woods [also on Wikipedia], marches are organized to increase public awareness of respect for nature and the environment, non-violence and world peace, with numerous participants coming from the major Italian cities and from abroad.<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Centro_dell_Uomo_Onlus-40_anni.pdf Source: <i>Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività</i>, page 37]</ref><br />
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<br>On the occasion of the “March for the Protection of Animals and the Environment” on 15 April 2001, he sent a “Guide, or 10-Point Program” to the Mayors of the major Italian cities and to the Ministers of the major foreign countries to be implemented on a global scale as recognition of animal rights and the imperative need to respect the environment, with the request to include this topic as a subject of study in all schools.<ref>Source: <i>La Sorgente/The Source</i>, June 2001, pages 4-5</ref> This was very much in advance of the many world movements that would follow.
  
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È Direttore del <i>Centro dell’Uomo</i>, Associazione Non Profit di Utilità Sociale (Onlus) e Organizzazione di Volontariato (ODV), fondata nel 1974 anche se registrata ufficialmente nel 1977.<ref>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.17 primo §]</ref><br />
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[[File:Marcenaro-Ruggiero-40-Centro-dell-Uomo.jpg|thumb|left|Monastero di Sargiano, 4 Novembre 2017: Il Maestro Pier Franco riceve la targa celebrativa del “40° Anniversario del Centro dell’Uomo” da Antonella Ruggiero, madrina dell’evento]]
 
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L’Associazione è impegnata in progetti su scala mondiale a sostegno di categorie emarginate e di popoli in via di sviluppo e nella promozione del dialogo interculturale e interreligioso basato su elevati valori umani, sociali e spirituali.<ref>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2012/11/02/news/centro-dell-uomo-pier-franco-marcenaro-premiato-da-paola-gassman-1.5961129 Fonte: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 02.11.12, online]</ref><br />
 
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Fra le iniziative più importanti spicca “Pozzi e villaggi nel Sinai”, un progetto internazionale lanciato nel 2017 e tutt’ora in corso, che prevede lo scavo di pozzi d’acqua, la ristrutturazione di abitazioni in condizioni critiche e aiuti diretti a sostegno delle comunità locali.<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/Centro-dell-Uomo-Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Sinai-SecoloXIX-08.12.2020.pdf Fonte: Il Secolo XIX 08.12.2020]</ref><br>
 
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Il <i>Centro dell'Uomo</i> opera anche in favore della salvaguardia e della valorizzazione della Natura e per la diffusione della dieta vegetariana che rispetta il mondo animale, favorisce la ricerca spirituale ed è riconosciuta come la più adatta a mantenere il corpo in buona salute.<ref>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_dieta_vegetariana.html Fonte: La Dieta vegetariana nel Cristianesimo - Prefazione di Pier Franco Marcenaro, pagg. 9-12]</ref><br />
 
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Alla Sede centrale del <i>Centro dell’Uomo</i> nel Monastero di Sargiano <i>[anche su Wikipedia]</i>, e nell’Area Naturalistica circostante del Bosco di Sargiano <i>[anche su Wikipedia]</i>, vengono organizzate marce di sensibilizzazione al rispetto della Natura e dell’ambiente, alla non violenza e alla pace nel mondo, con partecipanti numerosi provenienti dalle maggiori città italiane e dall’estero.<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Centro_dell_Uomo_Onlus-40_anni.pdf Fonte: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività – Pag. 37]</ref><br />
 
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<br>In occasione della “Marcia per la Tutela degli Animali e dell’Ambiente” del 15 Aprile 2001 invia ai Sindaci delle maggiori città italiane e a Ministri dei maggiori Paesi stranieri un “Decalogo, o Programma in 10 punti” da attuare su scala mondiale quale riconoscimento dei diritti degli animali e della inderogabile necessità di rispettare l’ambiente, con la richiesta dell’inserimento in tutte le scuole di una materia di studio su questo argomento.<ref>Fonte: La Sorgente Giugno 2001 – Pagg. 4-5</ref> Ciò con grande anticipo sui molti movimenti mondiali che ne sarebbero seguiti.
 
  
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=== Centro Interreligioso Mondiale ===
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Since 1999 Pier Franco Marcenaro has been the President of the <i>World Interreligious Center</i>, a Non-Profit Organization with representatives of different religious traditions on all the Continents, which aims to promote intercultural and interreligious dialog and the well-being of humanity through the rediscovery of the highest spiritual and social values.
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[[File:III_CM_2040x600.jpg|thumb|left|Nel ruolo di Presidente del Centro Interreligioso Mondiale, con Rappresentanti delle differenti culture e tradizioni religiose]]
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The <i>World Interreligious Center</i> holds meetings and seminars on the topics of world peace and welfare, sending the conclusions to the political and religious leaders of the world’s major countries.<ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/quotidiano-nazionale-15-maggio-2016 Source: <i>QN Quotidiano Nazionale</i>, 15.05.2016]</ref>
  
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Dal 1999 Pier Franco Marcenaro è Presidente del <i>Centro Interreligioso Mondiale</i>, organizzazione senza scopo di lucro con rappresentanti di differenti tradizioni religiose in tutti i Continenti, che si propone di promuovere il dialogo interculturale e interreligioso e il benessere dell’umanità attraverso la riscoperta dei valori spirituali e sociali più elevati.
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[[File:PB.jpg|thumb|right|November 2015: With Andrea Bocelli at the awarding of the “2015 Art, Science and Peace Prize”
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<br />Il <i>Centro Interreligioso Mondiale</i> tiene incontri e seminari sui temi della pace e del welfare mondiali, facendo pervenire le conclusioni a leader politici e religiosi dei maggiori Paesi del mondo.<ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/quotidiano-nazionale-15-maggio-2016 Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 15.05.2016]</ref>
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<ref>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/11/25/news/il-maestro-marcenaro-premia-bocelli-1.12507368 Source: <i>Il Tirreno</i>, 25.11.15, online]</ref>]]
  
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[[File:PB.jpg|thumb|right|Novembre 2015: Con Andrea Bocelli alla consegna del Premio “Arte, Scienza e Pace 2015”
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=== Art, Science and Peace Prize ===
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<ref>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/11/25/news/il-maestro-marcenaro-premia-bocelli-1.12507368 Fonte: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 25.11.15, online]</ref>]]
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Since 2002 he has been the President of the Jury that awards the Triennial “Art, Science and Peace Prize”, given to personalities of the Arts and Sciences who have particularly distinguished themselves for their message in favor of peace and the well-being of humanity. The prize has been awarded to: the actor and director Roberto Benigni, tenor Andrea Bocelli, director Franco Zeffirelli, Professor Umberto Veronesi and writer and essayist Fernanda Pivano.<ref>[http://www.centrodelluomo.org/Images/Attivita/Veronesi_Conferma_Premio.pdf Source: Award acceptance letter by prof. Umberto Veronesi]</ref> <ref>[https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premio_Arte,_Scienza_e_Pace Wikipedia, page “Premio Arte, Scienza e Pace”]</ref><br>
  
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=== Premio Arte, Scienza e Pace ===
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[[File:Attestato-Centro-dell-Uomo.jpg|thumb|left|Pier Franco Marcenaro receiving the Accolade of the Province of Arezzo from the hands of the President, Roberto Vasai]]
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Dal 2002 è Presidente della Giuria che assegna il Premio Triennale “Arte, Scienza e Pace”, attribuito a Personalità delle Arti e delle Scienze che si siano particolarmente distinte per il loro messaggio in favore della pace e del benessere dell’umanità. Sono stati insigniti del Premio: l’attore e regista Roberto Benigni, il tenore Andrea Bocelli, il regista Franco Zeffirelli, il Professor Umberto Veronesi e la scrittrice e saggista Fernanda Pivano.<ref>[http://www.centrodelluomo.org/Images/Attivita/Veronesi_Conferma_Premio.pdf Fonte: Lettera di accettazione del Premio del prof. Umberto Veronesi]</ref> <ref>[https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premio_Arte,_Scienza_e_Pace Pagina Wikipedia “Premio Arte, Scienza e Pace”]</ref><br><br>
 
  
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[[File:Attestato-Centro-dell-Uomo.jpg|thumb|left|Pier Franco Marcenaro riceve il Riconoscimento della Provincia di Arezzo dalle mani del Presidente, Roberto Vasai]]
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=== Prizes and Accolades received ===
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<li>“David” prize for literature (1967).<ref>Source: RAI archive, "TG1 sera" of 30.08.67</ref><ref>Source: Fernanda Pivano, <i>Diari 1917-1973</i>, Ed. Bompiani, page 1021</ref></li>
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<li>“Messenger of Peace” prize (2003), an event that received the attention of the international media.<ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/le-figaro-28-maggio-2004 Source: <i>Le Figaro</i>, 28.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/die-zeit-19-maggio-2004 Source: <i>Die Zeit</i>, 19.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/the-times-21-maggio-2004 Source: <i>The Times</i>, 21.05.2004]</ref></li>
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<li>“ENPA” (National Organization for Animal Protection) accolade for the commitment of <i>Man Center</i> to the protection of animals and the environment (July 2000).</li>
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<li>Accolade of the Province of Arezzo “for the work of cultural integration carried out in many years of activity by Man Center” (December 2011).</li>
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<li>Certificate of merit of the Emilia-Romagna Region “for the invaluable activity carried out at the service of the regional society by Man Center and for the values that the Association expresses and represents” (2011, on the occasion of the European Year of Volunteers).<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Centro_dell_Uomo_Onlus-40_anni.pdf Source: <i>Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività</i>, page 38]</ref></li>
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<li>Member of the Association of Journalists of Tuscany, special list.<ref>[http://odg.toscana.it/anagrafica?string=marcenaro&cat=&ynas=&lnas=&yisc=&submit=Cerca+%3E Source: Ordine dei Giornalisti. Consiglio Regionale della Toscana (Order of Journalists. Regional Council of Tuscany) - Official website]</ref></li><br>
  
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=== Premi e Riconoscimenti ricevuti ===
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== <b>Published works</b> ==
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<li>Premio “David” di letteratura (1967).<ref>Fonte: Archivio RAI, TG1 sera del 30.08.67</ref><ref>Fonte: Fernanda Pivano, Diari 1917-1973 Ed. Bompiani, pag. 1021</ref></li>
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=== Books ===
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<li>Premio “Messaggero di Pace” (2003), evento che ha ricevuto l’attenzione dei media internazionali.<ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/le-figaro-28-maggio-2004 Fonte: Le Figaro 28.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/die-zeit-19-maggio-2004 Fonte: Die Zeit 19.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/the-times-21-maggio-2004 Fonte: The Times 21.05.2004]</ref></li>  
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• <i>The Path of Spirituality</i> – Available in Italian (2017<sup>5</sup>, first edition 1978), English (1997), German, Romanian, Russian <br />
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<li>Riconoscimento “ENPA” (Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali) per l’impegno del <i>Centro dell’Uomo</i> nella protezione degli animali e dell’ambiente (Luglio 2000).</li>
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• <i>The School of Spirituality</i> (978-0-9709270-2-6) – Available in Italian (2018<sup>8</sup>, first edition 1979), English (2017<sup>2</sup>, first edition 1995), German, French, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Slovak, Swedish, Ukrainian, Esperanto, Arabic, Hindi <br />
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<li>Riconoscimento della Provincia di Arezzo “per il lavoro di integrazione culturale svolto in tanti anni di attività dal Centro dell’Uomo” (Dicembre 2011).</li>
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• <i>Sant and Other Instructors</i> (978-1-936510-32-0) – Available in Italian (2016<sup>5</sup>, first edition 1992), English (2010), German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Slovak <br />
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<li>Attestato di merito della Regione Emilia-Romagna “per l’insostituibile attività svolta al servizio della società regionale dal Centro dell’Uomo e per i valori che l'Associazione esprime e rappresenta” (2011, in occasione dell'Anno Europeo del Volontariato).<ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Centro_dell_Uomo_Onlus-40_anni.pdf Fonte: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività – Pag. 38]</ref></li>  
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• <i>Shining Gem</i> – Available in Italian (2016<sup>2</sup>, first edition 1995), English and German <br />
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<li>Iscritto all’Ordine dei Giornalisti della Toscana, elenco speciale.<ref>[http://odg.toscana.it/anagrafica?string=marcenaro&cat=&ynas=&lnas=&yisc=&submit=Cerca+%3E Fonte: Sito ufficiale Ordine dei Giornalisti della Toscana]</ref></li><br>
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• <i>The Light of Knowledge</i> (978-0-9709270-0-2) – Available in Italian (2019<sup>2</sup>, first edition 1997), English (2000), German, Russian <br />
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• <i>Parlatemi di Lui</i> (978-88-86604-12-3). Available in Italian (first edition 1998) <br />
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• <i>Drops of Nectar - Vol. I</i> (978-0-615-2687-9) – Available in Italian (2019<sup>2</sup>, first edition 2001), English (2001), German, Russian <br />
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• <i>The Divine Light in the Bible</i> (978-0-9709270-3-3) – Available in Italian (first edition 2007), English (2007), Russian <br />
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• <i>Spirituality and Meditation of the Ancient Fathers</i> (978-88-86604-29-1) – Available in Italian (2019<sup>2</sup>, first edition 2014), English (2019),  Russian <br />
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• <i>Gocce di Nettare - Vol. II</i> (978-88-86604-32-1). Available in Italian (first edition 2016)<br />
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• <i>THE BOOK of Creation</i> (978-0-9709270-5-7) – Available in Italian (2020<sup>2</sup>, first edition 2018), English (2019), Russian <br />
  
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== <b>Opere pubblicate</b> ==
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=== CD <h6>[in Italian only]</h6> ===
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=== Libri ===
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• <i>Un cassetto pieno di sogni</i> (2014) <br />
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• <b>La Via della Spiritualità</b> (978-88-86604-08-6) – 5° edizione (1978<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Rumeno, Russo</i> <br />
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• <i>Discorsi.</i> Raccolta n° 6 (2014) <br />
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• <b>La Scuola della Spiritualità</b> (978-88-86604-13-0) – 8° edizione (1979<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Francese, Spagnolo, Russo, Bulgaro, Polacco, Portoghese, Rumeno, Sloveno, Slovacco, Svedese, Ucraino, Esperanto, Arabo, Hindi</i> <br />
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• <i>L’ottavo peccato capitale</i> (2014) <br />
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• <b>Sant e altri istruttori</b> (978-88-86604-18-5) (1992<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Russo, Spagnolo, Portoghese, Slovacco</i> <br />
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• <i>Discorsi.</i> Raccolta n° 1 (2014) <br />
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• <b>Gemma Lucente</b> (978-88-86604-09-3) – 2° edizione (1995<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Tedesco</i> <br />
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• <i>Discorsi.</i> Raccolta n° 2 (2015) <br />
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• <b>La Luce della Conoscenza</b> (978-88-86604-10-9) – 2° edizione (1997<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Russo</i> <br />
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• <i>La Pentecoste</i> (2016) <br />
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• <b>Parlatemi di Lui</b> (978-88-86604-12-3) (1998). <i>Edito in lingua italiana</i> <br />
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• <i>L’esperienza di Dio come Amore</i> (2016) <br />
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• <b>Gocce di Nettare - Vol. I</b> (978-88-86604-15-4) – 2° edizione (2001<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Russo</i> <br />
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• <i>Discorsi.</i> Raccolta n. 3 (2016) <br />
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• <b>La Luce Divina nella Bibbia</b> (978-88-86604-20-8) (2007<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Russo</i> <br />
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• <i>Discorsi.</i> Raccolta n. 7 (2017) <br />
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• <b>Spiritualità e Meditazione degli Antichi Padri</b> (978-88-86604-29-1) – 2° edizione (2014<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Russo</i> <br />
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• <i>Perle di Saggezza - Vol. I</i> (2019) <br />
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• <b>Gocce di Nettare - Vol. II</b> (978-88-86604-32-1) (2016<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito in lingua italiana</i> <br />
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• <i>Ore di ambrosia - Vol. I</i> (2020) <br />
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• <b>IL LIBRO della Creazione</b> (978-88-86604-35-2) (2019<sup>1</sup>). <i>Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Russo</i> <br />
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• <i>Ore di ambrosia - Vol. II</i> (2020) <br />
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• <i>Perle di Saggezza - Vol. II</i> (2021) <br />
  
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=== CD ===
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=== DVD <h6>[in Italian only]</h6> ===
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• Un cassetto pieno di sogni (2014) <br />
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• <i>La Pentecoste</i> (2014) <br />
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• Discorsi. Raccolta n° 6 (2014) <br />
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• <i>L’esperienza di Dio come Amore</i> (2014) <br />
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• L’ottavo peccato capitale (2014) <br />
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• <i>L’ottavo peccato capitale</i> (2014) <br />
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• Discorsi. Raccolta n° 1 (2014) <br />
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• <i>Un'Umanità Nuova</i> (2020) <br /> <br />
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• Discorsi. Raccolta n° 2 (2015) <br />
 
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• La Pentecoste (2016) <br />
 
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• L’esperienza di Dio come Amore (2016) <br />
 
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• Discorsi. Raccolta n. 3 (2016) <br />
 
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• Discorsi. Raccolta n. 7 (2017) <br />
 
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• Perle di Saggezza (2019) <br />
 
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• Ore di ambrosia (2020) <br />
 
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• Ore di ambrosia (Vol. II) (2020) <br />
 
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=== DVD ===
 
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• La Pentecoste (2014) <br />
 
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• L’esperienza di Dio come Amore (2014) <br />
 
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• L’ottavo peccato capitale (2014) <br />
 
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• Un'Umanità Nuova (2020)<br /><br />
 
  
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== <b>Conferenze</b> ==
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== <b>Conferences</b> ==
  
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=== Conferenze tenute in Sedi Universitarie (anni 1985-2019) ===
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=== Conferences held at Universities (years 1985-2019) ===
 
<div style="width: 100%; overflow: auto;">
 
<div style="width: 100%; overflow: auto;">
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Data !! Luogo !! Sala !! Patrocinio
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! <center><i>Date</i></center> !! <center><i>Place</i></center> !! <center><i>Hall</i></center> !! <center><i>Auspices</i></center>
 
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| 01.06.1985 || Milano || Università Popolare ||
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| 01.06.1985 || Milan || People's University  ||
 
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| 11.11.1985 || Roma || Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese ||
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| 11.11.1985 || Rome || Auditorium of the Valdese University ||
 
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|-
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| 23.05.1987 || Roma || Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese ||  
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| 23.05.1987 || Rome || Auditorium of the Valdese University ||  
 
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|-
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| 13 e 14 Settembre 1998 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || Università Popolare ||
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| 12-13.09.1998 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || People's University (House of Culture) ||
 
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|-
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| 14 e 15.11.1998 || Los Angeles (USA) || Golden West College ||
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| 14-15.11.1998 || Los Angeles (USA) || Golden West College ||
 
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|-
 
| 22.11.1998 || Miami (USA) || Barry University ||
 
| 22.11.1998 || Miami (USA) || Barry University ||
 
|-
 
|-
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| 08 e 09.09.2001 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || Università Popolare ||
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| 08-09.09.2001 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || People's University ||
 
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| 10 e 11.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Università del Magdalena ||  
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| 10-11.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Magdalena University ||  
 
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|-
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| 17 e 18.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Università del Magdalena ||
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| 17-18.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Magdalena University ||
 
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| 18.05.2008 || Reggio Emilia || Aula Magna dell’Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia || Comune e Provincia di Reggio Emilia
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| 18.05.2008 || Reggio Emilia || Auditorium of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia || Auspices of Municipality and Province
 
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| 14.04.2013 || Venezia || Aula Magna dell’Università Ca’ Foscari || Comune e Provincia di Venezia
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| 14.04.2013 || Venice || Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University || Auspices of Municipality and Province
 
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| 18 e 19.10.2014 || Genova || Aula Magna dell’Università degli Studi || Comune e Provincia di Genova  
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| 18-19.10.2014 || Genua || University Auditorium || Auspices of Municipality and Province  
 
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| 19 e 20.10.2016 || Pisa || Palazzo dei Congressi dell’Università di Pisa || Comune e Provincia di Pisa  
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| 19-20.10.2016 || Pisa || Conference Center of the University of Pisa || Auspices of Municipality and Province  
 
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| 21 e 22.04.2018 || Mantova || Aula Magna Università degli Studi || Comune di Mantova e Regione Lombardia
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| 21-22.04.2018 || Mantua || University Auditorium || Auspices of Municipality and Region
 
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| 06 e 07.04.2019 || Lecco || Aula Magna del Politecnico Polo di Lecco || Regione Lombardia
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| 06-07.04.2019 || Lecco || Auditorium of Polytechnic University, Campus of Lecco || Auspices of Region
 
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</div>
 
</div>
  
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=== Conferenze tenute all'Estero (anni 1978-2019) ===
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=== Conferences held outside Italy (years 1978-2019) ===
 
<div style="width: 100%; overflow: auto;">
 
<div style="width: 100%; overflow: auto;">
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+
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! Data !! Luogo !! Sala !! Note
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! <center><i>Date</i></center> !! <center><i>Place</i></center> !! <center><i>Hall</i></center> !! <center><i>Notes</i></center>
 
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|-
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| 09.08.1978 || Barcellona (Spagna) Conferenza Mondiale per l’Unità dell’Uomo || Palazzo dei Congressi ||  
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| 09.08.1978 || Barcelona (Spain) World Conference for the Unity of Man || Congress Palace ||  
 
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|-
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| 05.09.1981 || Monaco di Baviera (Germania) Conferenza Mondiale per l’Unità dell’Uomo || Centro Congressi ||  
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| 05.09.1981 || Munich (Germany) World Conference for the Unity of Man || Congress Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 30.11.1987 || Nuova Delhi (India) || Lajpat Nagar ||  
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| 30.11.1987 || New Delhi (India) || Lajpat Nagar ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 20.02.1990 || Sharm-el-Sheik (Egitto) || Tower Village ||  
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| 19-20.10.1996 || Nuremberg (Germany) || Red Cross Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 19.10.1996 || Norimberga (Germania) || Red Cross Hall ||  
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| 26-27.10.1996 || Munich (Germany) || Vitalis Conference Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 25.10.1996 || Monaco di Baviera (Germania) || Vitalis Conference Hall ||  
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| 24.02.1998 || Sharm-El-Sheikh (Egitto) || Tower Village ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 13 e 14.09.1998 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || Università Popolare ||  
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| 12-13.09.1998 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || People's University (House of Culture) ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 14 e 15.11.1998 || Los Angeles (USA) || Golden West College ||   
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| 14-15.11.1998 || Los Angeles (USA) || Golden West College ||   
 
|-
 
|-
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| 21.11.1998 || Fort Lauderdale (USA) || Piper High School ||  
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| 21.11.1998 || Sunrise (USA) || Auditorium of the Piper High School ||  
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 22.11.1998 || Miami (USA) || Barry University ||   
 
| 22.11.1998 || Miami (USA) || Barry University ||   
 
|-
 
|-
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| 25.09.1999 || Erlangen (Germania) || Dreycedern Hall ||  
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| 25.09.1999 || Erlangen (Germany) || Dreycedern Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 27.09.1999 || Bamberg (Germania) || Eta Hoffman Theatre ||  
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| 27.09.1999 || Bamberg (Germany) || Eta Hoffman Theatre ||  
 
|-
 
|-
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| 02.10.1999 || Monaco di Baviera (Germania) || Auditorium Comunale di Fürstenfeldbruck ||   
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| 02-03.10.1999 || Munich (Germany) || Municipal Auditorium of Fürstenfeldbruck ||   
 
|-
 
|-
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| 01 e 02.09.2001 || Chisinau (Moldavia) || Sala della Repubblica ||  
+
| 01-02.09.2001 || Chisinau (Moldova) || Hall of the Republic ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 08 e 09.09.2001 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || Università Popolare ||  
+
| 08-09.09.2001 || Cluj-Napoca (Romania) || People's University ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 10 e 11.05.2003 || Norimberga (Germania) || Marmorsaal ||  
+
| 10-11.05.2003 || Nuremberg (Germany) || Marmorsaal ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 17 e 18.05.2003 || Monaco di Baviera (Germania) || German Museum Hall ||  
+
| 17-18.05.2003 || Munich (Germany) || German Museum Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19, 20, 21.11.2003 || Accra (Ghana) || || Apertura “International Conference for Peace and Welfare”
+
| 19, 20, 21.11.2003 || Accra (Ghana) || Internet Hall || Opening speech “International Conference for Peace and Welfare of Africa”
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 03 e 04.02.2007 || Bogotà (Colombia) || Auditorium della Camera di Commercio ||  
+
| 03-04.02.2007 || Bogota (Colombia) || Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce ||  
−
|- ||
+
|-  
−
| 10 e 11.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Università del Magdalena ||  
+
| 10-11.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Magdalena University (Center "San Juan")||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 17 e 18.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Università del Magdalena ||  
+
| 17-18.02.2007 || Santa Marta (Colombia) || Magdalena University ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24 e 25.02.2007 || Bogotà (Colombia) || Parco Cedro Golf ||  
+
| 24-25.02.2007 || Bogota (Colombia) || Cedro Golf Park ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19 e 20.05.2007 || Chisinau (Moldavia) || Sala dell’Organo ||  
+
| 19-20.05.2007 || Chisinau (Moldova) || Organ Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 27 e 28.05.2007 || Mosca (Russia) || Sala Semionovski ||  
+
| 27-28.05.2007 || Moscow (Russia) || Semionovski Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 03 e 04.06.2007 || San Pietroburgo (Russia) || Centro Congressi Paesi Baltici ||  
+
| 03-04.06.2007 || Saint Petersburg (Russia) || Baltic Countries Conference Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 17.10.2009 || Norimberga (Germania) || Marmorzaal ||  
+
| 17.10.2009 || Nuremberg (Germany) || Marmorzaal ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24.10.2009 || Fürth (Germania) || Stadthalle ||  
+
| 24.10.2009 || Fürth (Germany) || Stadthalle ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 01.06.2013 || Chisinau (Moldavia) || Sala dell’Organo ||  
+
| 01.06.2013 || Chisinau (Moldova) || Organ Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 08.06.2013 || Mosca (Russia) || Sala del Palazzo della Cultura Falk ||  
+
| 08.06.2013 || Moscow (Russia) || Hall of the Palace of Folk Culture ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 15.06.2013 || Dubna (Russia) || Sala dei Concerti della Scuola Musicale Statale ||  
+
| 15.06.2013 || Dubna (Russia) || State Music School Concert Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 22.06.2013 || San Pietroburgo (Russia) || Centro Congressi Paesi Baltici ||  
+
| 22.06.2013 || Saint Petersburg (Russia) || Baltic Countries Conference Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 10.05.2014 || Lugano (Svizzera) || Palazzo dei Congressi ||   
+
| 10.05.2014 || Lugano (Switzerland) || Convention Center ||   
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 18.11.2017 || Kurukshetra (India) || Gymkhana Club ||  
 
| 18.11.2017 || Kurukshetra (India) || Gymkhana Club ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 26.05.2018 || Mosca (Russia) || Centro Culturale “Moskovich” ||  
+
| 26.05.2018 || Moscow (Russia) || “Moskovich” Cultural Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 02.06.2018 || San Pietroburgo (Russia) || Sala conferenze “Zanevsky” ||  
+
| 02.06.2018 || Saint Petersburg (Russia) || “Zanevsky” Conference Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 10.06.2018 || Voronej (Russia) || Hotel Degas ||  
+
| 10.06.2018 || Voronej (Russia) || Degas Hotel ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 14.09.2019 || Chisinau (Moldavia) || Sala dell’Organo ||  
+
| 14.09.2019 || Chisinau (Moldova) || Organ Hall ||  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
 
</div>
 
</div>
  
−
=== Conferenze tenute in Italia (anni 1976-2020) ===
+
=== Conferences held in Italy (years 1976-2020) ===
 
<div style="width: 100%; overflow: auto;">
 
<div style="width: 100%; overflow: auto;">
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+
 
|+
−
! Data !! Luogo !! Sala !! Patrocini
+
! <center><i>Date</i></center> !! <center><i>Place</i></center> !! <center><i>Hall</i></center> !! <center><i>Auspices</i></center>
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 16.05.1976 || Milano || Centro Congressi Hotel Michelangelo ||
+
| 06/04/74 || Milan || Bristol Hotel  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 14.11.1976 || Milano || Circolo Filologico ||  
+
| 29/06/74 || Milan || Bristol Hotel
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 12.12.1976 || Milano || Circolo Filologico ||  
+
| 16.05.1976 || Milan || Philology Society ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 06.06.1976 || Reggio Emilia || Centro Studi Yoga ||  
+
| 06.06.1976 || Milan || Philology Society ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 09.05.1977 || Bergamo || Centro Yoga ||  
+
| 14.11.1976 || Milan || Philology Society ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 03.12.1978 || Lucca  || Centro dell’Uomo ||  
+
| 28.11.1976 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 25.10.1980 || Milano || Centro dell’Uomo ||
+
| 12.12.1976 || Milan || Philology Society ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 07.11.1981 || Reggio Emilia || Centro Studi Yoga ||
+
| 06.06.1976 || Reggio Emilia || Yoga Studies Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 11.01.1982 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||  
+
| 08.05.1977 || Bergamo || Freight Exchange ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 27 e 28.03.1982 || Viareggio (LU) || Club Dimensione Donna ||
+
| 27.03.1978 || Lucca  || Man Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 09.02.1982 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||
+
| 08-13.09.1978 || Lucca  || Various locations ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 08.05.1982 || Casale Monferrato (AL) || Biblioteca Civica – Salone del Senato ||
+
| 08.10.1978 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 22.05.1982 || Milano || Grattacielo Pirelli – Sala di Rappresentanza Regione Lombardia ||
+
| 03.12.1978 || Lucca  || Man Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 11.10.1982 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||
+
| 06.05.1979 || Camaldoli (Arezzo) || Hermitage guesthouse ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 30.10.1982 || Reggio Emilia || Sala Conferenze Hotel Europa ||
+
| 19.05.1979 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 27.11.1982 || Bergamo || Centro Studi Radiante ||
+
| 26.05.1979 || Reggio Emilia || Province Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 13.12.1982 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||
+
| 01.12.1979 || Bergamo || Mutual Aid Association ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 14.11.1983 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||
+
| 25.10.1980 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20.02.1984 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||
+
| 22.11.1980 || Reggio Emilia || Hotel Europa ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 05 e 06.05.1984 || Reggio Emilia || Sala Conferenze Hotel Europa ||
+
| 24.10.1981 || Milan || Nuova Africa Institute ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.10.1984 || Alessandria || Camera di Commercio ||
+
| 07.11.1981 || Reggio Emilia || Yoga Center "Patanjali" ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 15.04.1985 || Firenze || Società Teosofica ||
+
| 11.01.1982 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 27.04.1985 || Chioggia (VE) || Biblioteca Comunale ||
+
| 27-28.03.1982 || Lido di Camaiore (Lucca) || Hotel Colombo ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 25.05.1985 || Alessandria || Sala della Provincia ||
+
| 09.02.1982 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 01.06.1985 || Milano || Università Popolare ||
+
| 08.05.1982 || Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) || Civic Library – Senate Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19.10.1985 || Bergamo || Sala dell’Archivio di Stato ||
+
| 22.05.1982 || Milan || Pirelli Tower – Lombardy Region Ceremonial Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 11.11.1985 || Roma || Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese ||
+
| 29.05.1982 || Lucca || Province Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 25.01.1986 || Casale Monferrato (AL) || Centro Yoga Yama ||
+
| 11.10.1982 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 15 e 16.03.1986 || Lucca || Sala della Provincia ||
+
| 30.10.1982 || Reggio Emilia || Province Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 11.10.1986 || Chioggia (VE) || Sala S. Filippo Neri ||
+
| 27.11.1982 || Scanzorosciate (Bergamo) || Centro Studi Radiante ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 09.02.1987 || Firenze || Sala della Fratellanza ||
+
| 13.12.1982 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 28.03.1987 || Casale Monferrato (AL) || Casa Editrice “Il Portico” ||
+
| 14.11.1983 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 23.05.1987 || Roma || Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese ||
+
| 20.02.1984 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19.05.1989 || Milano || Sala dell’Associazione “Nuova Acropoli” ||
+
| 05-06.05.1984 || Reggio Emilia || Province Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 26.05.1989 || Napoli || Centro “Arcobaleno” ||
+
| 20-21.10.1984 || Alessandria || Chamber of Commerce ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19.05.1991 || Milano || Centro dell’Uomo ||  
+
| 05.11.1984 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 26.10.1991 || Bergamo || Sala Archivio di Stato ||
+
| 15.04.1985 || Florence || Theosophical Society ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24.05.1992 || Milano || Sala Nuova Acropoli ||
+
| 27.04.1985 || Chioggia (Venice) || Municipal Library ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 26.09.1992 || Reggio Emilia || Sala Conferenze dell’Hotel Europa ||
+
| 25.05.1985 || Alessandria || Hall of the Province ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 18.06.1994 || Milano || Centro dell’Uomo ||
+
| 01.06.1985 || Milan || People's University ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20.05.1995 || Milano || Centro dell’Uomo ||
+
| 19.10.1985 || Bergamo || State Archive Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 26.05.1996 || Casale Monferrato (AL) || Centro dell’Uomo ||  
+
| 16-17.11.1985 || Rome || Auditorium of the Valdese University ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 10 e 11.05.1997 || Chioggia (VE) || Auditorium Città di Chioggia ||
+
| 25.01.1986 || Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) || Yama Yoga Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24 e 25.05.1997 || Bergamo || Auditorium Città di Bergamo || Patrocinio della Provincia
+
| 15-16.03.1986 || Lucca || Hall of the Province ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 27.09.1997 || Busto Arstizio (VA) || Sala Zeppellini || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 11-12.10.1986 || Chioggia (Venice) || Hall of St. Filippo Neri ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 11.10.1997 || Milano || Auditorium del P.I.M.E (Pontificio Ist. Missioni Estere) || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 09.02.1987 || Florence || Hall of the Military Brotherhood (Fratellanza Militare) ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 28.03.1998 || Alessandria || Sala dell’Ambra || Patrocinio della Provincia
+
| 28.03.1987 || Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) || “Il Portico” Publishing House ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 09.05.1998 || Monza || Teatro S. Carlo || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 23-24.05.1987 || Rome || Auditorium of the Valdese University ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 26 e 27.09.1998 || Prato || Sala Cinema Terminale || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 1988 || Alessandria || Red Cross ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24 e 25.10.1998 || Sarzana (SP) || Sala del Teatro Impavidi || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 19.05.1989 || Milan || Niguarda Municipal Library ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.03.1999  || Catania || Sala del Comune || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 26.05.1989 || Naples || “Arcobaleno” Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24 e 25.04.1999 || Casale Monferrato (AL) || Sala del Comune ||  
+
| 19.05.1991 || Milan || Man Center ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 09.1999 || Arezzo || Monastero di Sargiano <br> I Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli || Patrocinio della Presidenza del Consiglio e del Ministero degli Esteri
+
| 26.10.1991 || Bergamo || Province Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 23 e 24.10.1999 || Chioggia (VE) || Auditorium Comunale || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 27.10.1991 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 18 e 19.03.2000 || Brescia || Museo di Scienze Naturali || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 24.05.1992 || Milan || Hall of the “Nuova Acropoli” Association ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 30.09 e 01.10.2000 || Milano || Auditorium del Centro Congressi || Patrocinio della Provincia
+
| 19.09.1992 || Reggio Emilia || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 21 e 22.10.2000 || Montecatini Terme (PT) || Centro Culturale Le Temerici || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 26.09.1992 || Reggio Emilia || Hotel Europa Conference Hall ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 17 e 18.02.2001 || Monza || Casa del Volontariato ||  
+
| 17.10.1992 || Valle San Bartolomeo (Alessandria) || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19 e 20.05.2001 || Firenze || Sala Convegni della Cassa di Risparmio || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 18.10.1992 || Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 22 e 23.09.2001 || Venezia-Mestre || Centro Culturale S. Maria delle Grazie || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 19.06.1994 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.10.2001 || La Spezia || Sala Conferenze Dante || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 21.05.1995 || Milan || Man Center ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 16 e 17.03.2002 || Alessandria || Sala “Ambra” || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 25.05.1996 || Alessandria || Parish of San Baudolino ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.04.2002 || Bergamo || Auditorium di Bergamo || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 26.05.1996 || Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) || St. Clare Auditorium ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 29 e 30.06.2002 || Arezzo  || Monastero di Sargiano <br> II Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli || Patrocinio della Commissione Europea
+
| 10-11.05.1997 || Chioggia (Venice) || Città di Chioggia Auditorium  ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.09.2002 || Mestre (VE) || Sala del Consiglio || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 24-25.05.1997 || Bergamo || Città di Bergamo Auditorium  || Auspices of the Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19.10.2002 || Milano || Auditorium San Carlo ||  
+
| 27.09.1997 || Busto Arstizio (Varese) || Zeppellini Hall || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 16.11.2002 || Sarzana (SP) || Sala della Repubblica || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 11.10.1997 || Milan || Auditorium of P.I.M.E (Pontifical Inst. Foreign Missions) || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 22 e 23.03.2003 || Busto Arstizio (VA) || Sala Tramogge, Tecnocity || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 28.03.1998 || Alessandria || Ambra Hall || Auspices of the Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.09.2003 || Reggio Emilia || Sala Convegni della Camera di Commercio || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 09.05.1998 || Monza || Teatro S. Carlo || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 08.02.2004 || Milano || Sala Convegni dello Star Hotel Rosa ||
+
| 26-27.09.1998 || Prato || Hall of Terminale Cinema  || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.03.2004 || Marina di Massa (MS) || Palazzo Congressi A.P.T. || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 24-25.10.1998 || Sarzana (La Spezia) || Hall of Teatro Impavidi || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 16 e 17.10.2004 || Parma || Salone Camera di Commercio || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 20-21.03.1999  || Catania || Hall of the Municipality || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 19 e 20.03.2005  || Monza  || Sala della Cultura || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 24-25.04.1999 || Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) || Hall of the Municipality ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 04 e 05.06.2005 || Arezzo || Monastero di Sargiano <br> III Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli || Patrocinio dell'Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) e della Commissione Europea 
+
| 09.1999 || Arezzo || Monastery of Sargiano <br> 1<sup>st</sup> World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples || Auspices Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 15 e 16.10.2005 || Torino || Teatro Espace || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 23-24.10.1999 || Chioggia (Venice) || Municipal Auditorium || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 25 e 26.03.2006 || Padova || Auditorium C. Pollini || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 18-19.03.2000 || Brescia || Museum of Natural Sciences || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 14 e 15.10.2006 || Carrara (MS) || Camera di Commercio della Provincia || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 30.09-01.10.2000 || Milan || Auditorium of the Congress Center || Auspices of the Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 21 e 22.04.2007 || Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) || Teatro Elena || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 21-22.10.2000 || Montecatini Terme (Pistoia) || Le Temerici Cultural Centre || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 22 e 23.09.2007 || Rovigo || Sala del Centro Rovigo Fiere || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 17-18.02.2001 || Monza || Casa del Volontariato ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 21.10.2007 || Torino || Teatro Agnelli ||  
+
| 19-20.05.2001 || Florence || Conference Hall of Cassa di Risparmio || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 03.02.2008 || Monza || Sala Grande dell’Hotel della Regione  ||
+
| 22-23.09.2001 || Venice-Mestre || Cultural Centre Santa Maria delle Grazie || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20.04.2008 || Parma || Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc || Patrocinio del Comune
+
| 20-21.10.2001 || La Spezia || Dante Conference Hall || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 18.05.2008 || Reggio Emilia || Aula Magna dell’Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 16-17.03.2002 || Alessandria || “Ambra” Hall || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 27 e 28.09.2008 || Vercelli || Teatro Civico || Patrocinio del Comune e della Camera di Commercio
+
| 20-21.04.2002 || Bergamo || Auditorium of Bergamo || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 28 e 29.03.2009 || Vicenza || Teatro Astra || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 29-30.06.2002 || Arezzo  || Monastery of Sargiano <br> 2<sup>nd</sup> World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples || Auspices of the European Commission
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20.09.2009 || Torino || Teatro Agnelli ||  
+
| 20-21.09.2002 || Venice-Mestre || Council Hall || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 17 e 18.04.2010 || Bergamo || Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 19.10.2002 || Milan || San Carlo Auditorium ||  
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 18 e 19.09.2010 || Treviso || Teatro Eden || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 16.11.2002 || Sarzana (La Spezia) || Hall of the Republic || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 17 e 18.10.2010 || La Spezia || Sala Dante || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 22-23.03.2003 || Busto Arstizio (Varese) || Tramogge Hall, Tecnocity || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 06.02.2011 || Parma || Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc ||  
+
| 20-21.09.2003 || Reggio Emilia || Conference Hall of the Chamber of Commerce || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 12 e 13.03.2011 || Modena || Forum Monzani || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 08.02.2004 || Milan || Convention Hall of Star Hotel Rosa ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 24 e 25.09.2011 || Alessandria || Centro Congressi dell’Hotel Diamante || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 20-21.03.2004 || Marina di Massa (Massa) || A.P.T. Conference Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 05.02.2012 || Parma || Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc ||
+
| 16-17.10.2004 || Parma || Hall of the Chamber of Commerce || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 21 e 22.04.2012 || Brescia || Camera di Commercio || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 19-20.03.2005  || Monza  || Hall of Culture || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 20 e 21.10.2012 || Ferrara || Sala N. 1 del Cinema Apollo || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 04-05.06.2005 || Arezzo || Monastery of Sargiano <br> 3<sup>rd</sup> World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples || Auspices of the United Nations Organization (UN) and European Commission 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 10.02.2013 || Parma || Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc ||
+
| 15-16.10.2005 || Turin || Espace Theatre || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 14.04.2013 || Venezia || Aula Magna dell’Università Ca’ Foscari || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 25-26.03.2006 || Padua || C. Pollini Auditorium || Auspices of the Municipality
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 18 e 19.05.2013 || Milano || Novotel Milano Nord Cà Granda || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
+
| 14-15.10.2006 || Carrara (Massa) || Chamber of Commerce of the Province || Auspices of the Municipality
 
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| 21 e 22.09.2013 || Piacenza || Salone Monumentale di Palazzo Gotico || Patrocinio della Provincia
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| 21-22.04.2007 || Sesto S. Giovanni (Milan) || Elena Theater || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 09.02.2014 || Lido di Camaiore (LU) || Centro Congressi Hotel Le Dune ||
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| 22-23.09.2007 || Rovigo || Rovigo Trade Show Hall || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 18 e 19.10.2014 || Genova || Aula Magna dell’Università degli Studi || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 21.10.2007 || Turin || Agnelli Theatre ||  
 
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| 08.02.2015 || Parma || Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc ||
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| 03.02.2008 || Monza || "Sala Grande" of Hotel della Regione  ||
 
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| 18 e 19.04.2015 || Cremona || Sala Maffei della Camera di Commercio || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 20.04.2008 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality
 
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| 16 e 17.05.2015 || Busto Arstizio (VA) || Golf Club “Le Robinie” || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 18.05.2008 || Reggio Emilia || Auditorium of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 17 e 18.10.2015 || Verona || Auditorium del Centro Congressuale Palazzo della Gran Guardia || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 27-28.09.2008 || Vercelli || Municipal Theater || Auspices of the Municipality and Chamber of Commerce
 
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| 27.09.2015 || Sarzana (SP) || Sala Santa Caterina Park Hotel ||
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| 28-29.03.2009 || Vicenza || Teatro Astra || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 07.02.2016 || Piacenza || Salone Monumentale del Palazzo Gotico || Patrocinio della Provincia
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| 20.09.2009 || Turin || Agnelli Theater ||  
 
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| 16 e 17.04.2016 || Reggio Emilia || Auditorium del Centro Internazionale Louis Malaguzzi || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 17-18.04.2010 || Bergamo || Giovanni XXIII Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 10 e 11.09.2016 || Bergamo || Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 18-19.09.2010 || Treviso || Eden Theater || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 25.10.2016 || Pisa || Auditorium CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) ||
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| 17-18.10.2010 || La Spezia || Sala Dante || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 19 e 20.10.2016 || Pisa || Palazzo dei Congressi dell’Università di Pisa || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 06.02.2011 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center ||  
 
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| 05.02.2017 || Salsomaggiore T. (PR) || Palazzo dei Congressi || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 12-13.03.2011 || Modena || Forum Monzani || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 18 e 19.03.2017 || Como || Teatro Sociale || Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
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| 24-25.09.2011 || Alessandria || Congress Center of Hotel Diamante || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 13 e 14.05.2017 || Alessandria || Sala della Cultura e Sviluppo || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 05.02.2012 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center ||
 
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| 15.10.2017 || Sarzana (SP) || Sala Santa Caterina Park Hotel || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 21-22.04.2012 || Brescia || Chamber of Commerce || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 28 e 29.10.2017 || Bologna || Centro Congressi Tower Hotel || Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
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| 20-21.10.2012 || Ferrara || Hall No. 1 of Cinema Apollo || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 04.02.2018 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 10.02.2013 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center ||
 
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| 24 e 25.03.2018 || Vicenza || Teatro Astra || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 14.04.2013 || Venice || Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 21 e 22.04.2018 || Mantova || Aula Magna Università degli Studi || Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
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| 18-19.05.2013 || Milan || Novotel Milano Nord Cà Granda || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 20 e 21.10.2018 || Sestri Levante (GE) || Centro Congressi ex Convento dell’Annunziata || Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
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| 21-22.09.2013 || Piacenza || Monumental Hall of Palazzo Gotico || Auspices of the Province
 
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| 10.02.2019 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc || Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
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| 09.02.2014 || Lido di Camaiore (Lucca) || Hotel Le Dune Congress Center ||
 
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| 23 e 24.03.2019 || Milano || Centro Congressi Hotel Michelangelo || Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
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| 18-19.10.2014 || Genoa || Auditorium of the University || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 06 e 07.04.2019 || Lecco || Aula Magna del Politecnico Polo di Lecco || Patrocinio della Regione e Contributo della Provincia
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| 08.02.2015 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center ||
 
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| 18 e 19.05.2019 || Arezzo || Centro Congressi || Patrocinio della Regione
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| 18-19.04.2015 || Cremona || Maffei Hall of the Chamber of Commerce || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 19 e 20.10.2019 || Livorno || Auditorium Camera di Commercio || Patrocinio della Regione
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| 16-17.05.2015 || Busto Arstizio (VA) || “Le Robinie” Golf Club || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 
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| 09.02.2020 || Bologna || Zanhotel Centergross || Patrocinio della Regione e della Città Metropolitana di Bologna
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| 17-18.10.2015 || Verona || Auditorium of the Palazzo della Gran Guardia Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
|-
 +
| 27.09.2015 || Sarzana (La Spezia) || Park Hotel Santa Caterina Hall ||
 +
|-
 +
| 07.02.2016 || Piacenza || Monumental Hall of Palazzo Gotico || Auspices of the Province
 +
|-
 +
| 16-17.04.2016 || Reggio Emilia || Auditorium of the Loris Malaguzzi International Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
|-
 +
| 10-11.09.2016 || Bergamo || Giovanni XXIII Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
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 +
| 25.10.2016 || Pisa || CNR (National Research Council) Auditorium ||
 +
|-
 +
| 19-20.10.2016 || Pisa || Conference Center of the University of Pisa || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
|-
 +
| 05.02.2017 || Salsomaggiore T. (Parma) || Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
|-
 +
| 18-19.03.2017 || Como || Teatro Sociale || Auspices of the Municipality and Region
 +
|-
 +
| 13-14.05.2017 || Alessandria || Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
|-
 +
| 15.10.2017 || Sarzana (La Spezia) || Park Hotel Santa Caterina Hall || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
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 +
| 28-29.10.2017 || Bologna || Congress Center of the Tower Hotel || Auspices of the Municipality and Region 
 +
|-
 +
| 04.02.2018 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
|-
 +
| 24-25.03.2018 || Vicenza || Teatro Astra || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
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| 21-22.04.2018 || Mantua || University Auditorium || Auspices of the Municipality and Region
 +
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| 20-21.10.2018 || Sestri Levante (Genoa) || ex Convento dell’Annunziata Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Region
 +
|-
 +
| 10.02.2019 || Parma || Star Hotel du Parc || Auspices of the Municipality and Province
 +
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 +
| 23-24.03.2019 || Milan || Hotel Michelangelo Congress Center || Auspices of the Municipality and Region
 +
|-
 +
| 06-07.04.2019 || Lecco || Auditorium of Politecnico, Polo di Lecco || Auspices of the Region and Contribution of the Province
 +
|-
 +
| 18-19.05.2019 || Arezzo || Congress Center || Auspices of the Region
 +
|-
 +
| 19-20.10.2019 || Livorno || Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce || Auspices of the Region
 +
|-
 +
| 09.02.2020 || Bologna || Zanhotel Centergross || Auspices of the Region and Metropolitan City of Bologna
 
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• Scuola della Spiritualità e Meditazione Universale: [https://www.scuoladellaspiritualita.org www.scuoladellaspiritualita.org]<br>
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• School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation: [https://schoolofspirituality.org/ www.schoolofspirituality.org]<br>
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• Centro dell'Uomo: [https://www.centrodelluomo.org www.centrodelluomo.org]<br>
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• Man Center: [https://mancenter.org/ www.mancenter.org]<br>
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• Centro Interreligioso Mondiale: [https://www.centrointerreligiosomondiale.org www.centrointerreligiosomondiale.org]<br>
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• World Interreligious Center: [https://worldinterreligiouscenter.org/ www.worldinterreligiouscenter.org]<br>
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• Il Sentiero Editrice: [https://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it www.ilsentiero-editrice.it]<br>
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• The Path Edition: [https://www.thepathedition.com/ www.thepathedition.com]<br>
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• Pier Franco Marcenaro su Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/PierFranco.Marcenaro https://www.facebook.com/PierFranco.Marcenaro]<br>
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• Pier Franco Marcenaro on Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/PierFranco.Marcenaro https://www.facebook.com/PierFranco.Marcenaro]<br>
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• Scuola della Spiritualità e Meditazione Universale su YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuoladellaSpiritualit%C3%A0MeditazioneUniversale https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuoladellaSpiritualit%C3%A0MeditazioneUniversale]<br>
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• School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuoladellaSpiritualit%C3%A0MeditazioneUniversale https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuoladellaSpiritualit%C3%A0MeditazioneUniversale]<br>
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• Scuola della Spiritualità e Meditazione Universale su Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ScuolaSpiritualitaMeditazioneUniversale https://www.facebook.com/ScuolaSpiritualitaMeditazioneUniversale]<br>
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• School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofSpiritualityUniversalMeditation https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofSpiritualityUniversalMeditation]<br>
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• Scuola della Spiritualità e Meditazione Universale su Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/meditazioneuniversale/ https://www.instagram.com/meditazioneuniversale/]<br>
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• School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/meditazioneuniversale/ https://www.instagram.com/meditazioneuniversale/]<br>
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• Scuola della Spiritualità e Meditazione Universale su Twitter: [https://twitter.com/scuolaspiritual https://twitter.com/scuolaspiritual]<br>
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• School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/scuolaspiritual https://twitter.com/scuolaspiritual]<br>
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• La Meditazione secondo il Maestro Pier Franco (intervista a cura di G. Mazzanti): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgC77tatCg&list=PL2VaqJ2ehXVe6ITuVSbhH_xwxpzriyroJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgC77tatCg&list=PL2VaqJ2ehXVe6ITuVSbhH_xwxpzriyroJ]<br>
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• Meditation according to Master Pier Franco (interview by G. Mazzanti): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgC77tatCg&list=PL2VaqJ2ehXVe6ITuVSbhH_xwxpzriyroJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgC77tatCg&list=PL2VaqJ2ehXVe6ITuVSbhH_xwxpzriyroJ]<br>
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• Pier Franco Marcenaro ha presentato al CNR i benefici della Meditazione (Quotidiano Nazionale, 09.11.2016): [https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-presenta-la-Meditazione-al-CNR.pdf https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-presenta-la-Meditazione-al-CNR.pdf]<br>
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• Pier Franco Marcenaro presented the benefits of Meditation at CNR (Quotidiano Nazionale, 09.11.2016): [https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-presenta-la-Meditazione-al-CNR.pdf https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-presenta-la-Meditazione-al-CNR.pdf]<br>
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• Pier Franco Marcenaro: Lezioni di meditazione nell’Aula Magna dell’Università di Mantova (Quotidiano Nazionale, 13.05.2018): [https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/QN_130518-Mantova-LR.pdf https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/QN_130518-Mantova-LR.pdf]<br>
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• Pier Franco Marcenaro: Meditation lessons in the Aula Magna of the University of Mantua (Quotidiano Nazionale, 13.05.2018): [https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/QN_130518-Mantova-LR.pdf https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/QN_130518-Mantova-LR.pdf]<br>
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• Successo della tournée in Russia di Pier Franco Marcenaro (Quotidiano Nazionale, 15.07.2018): [https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf]<br>
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• Success of Pier Franco Marcenaro's Russian tour (Quotidiano Nazionale, 15.07.2018): [https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf]<br>

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Pier Franco Marcenaro was born in Aulla, north of Tuscany. His mother, Wanda Rolla, was an elementary school teacher; his father, Costanzo, was an instructor of the submarine unit in the dockyards of La Spezia. Both parents were born in La Spezia in 1911.
He is a Master of Spirituality and of life, with thousands of disciples in every part of the world,[1] and a spiritual and humanist writer translated into 15 languages.[2]
After his career in which he reached the rank of director of a major international company, he devoted himself completely to the needs of those who are sincerely seeking their own spirit and God.[3]
He is the spiritual heir of Sant Kirpal Singh (1894-1974), today considered one of the greatest Masters of Spirituality of all times, longstanding President of the “World Brotherhood of Religions” comprising representatives of all the major religions of the world.

Master Pier Franco

Biography

From Lunigiana to Milan

Born in Aulla, Lunigiana, Pier Franco Marcenaro when very young moved to Milan, where in the sixties he met personalities of considerable cultural importance, such as writer and essayist Fernanda Pivano, publisher Inge Feltrinelli, Nobel Prize winner Eugenio Montale, critics Carlo Bo and Roberto Rebora, North American pacifist writers Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac…[4]
At that time he was living just a few steps away from Piazza Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala, and he worked in the nearby headquarters of Banca Popolare di Milano.

Traveling to the East

An enthusiastic scholar of human and spiritual issues, he periodically returned to Lunigiana, where he dedicated himself to meditation on a hill among the woods. One day his thirst for research found an initial direct response when, while seated in meditation in a clearing in the middle of a thick pine forest, a great light flooded all the surrounding environment illuminating the sky and the forest around him and elevating him to a state of consciousness of supreme bliss, beyond time and space. [5]
That same year, in September 1967, he embarked on a long quest, journeying through Greece, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, and finally arriving in India after traveling over land for almost four months. In this way he deepened his spiritual knowledge, meeting mystics and monks of Orthodox monasteries, Sufis of Islam, and Yogis from the many disciplines of India.[6]

Milan, 6 September 1972: Pier Franco translating Master Sant Kirpal Singh's Talk during his Conference at the Yoga Institute

Initiation into the spiritual Way

Rome Airport, December 1972: with Master Sant Kirpal Singh during his Third Tour in the West

In January 1968, in New Delhi, he met Sant Kirpal Singh, the greatest Master of Spirituality and life then living, who also served as President of the “World Fellowship of Religions”, comprising all the major religions of the world. He initiated him into the most elevated spiritual discipline, meditation on the heavenly Light and Harmony, also known today as “Universal Meditation”. So strong was the impact of this new experience that the young man remained in meditation sitting on a mat for three consecutive days and nights, enraptured in a state of divine ecstasy (Samadhi).[7][8]
He then followed Master for five months on his teaching journeys through North India to the foothills of the Himalayas,[9] personally receiving his spiritual heritage.[10]

Life as a Disciple

Manager at European level

Inspired by his Master, on returning to Italy in 1968, he set himself the difficult goal, for the first time in history, of integrating the elevated Spirituality of the East with the practical activity of the West, through work combined with meditation.[11]
Having become, already at the age of 30, a top-level executive in industry, he held leading positions in major international companies, becoming the Financial Director of one of the most prestigious brands in the world (today with 15,000 employees worldwide).[12] He was a manager capable of dictating guidelines to the European banking system.[13] At the same time he never neglected the practice and teaching of Meditation.

New Delhi, 1974: Pier Franco leading the Italian Delegation to the “First World Conference for the Unity of Man” organized by Sant Kirpal Singh

Family life

In December 1969 he married Anna Rita Federigi, with whom he had a daughter, Tiziana, born on 10 January 1971.[14]

Representative and heir of Master Kirpal Singh

In 1968 he became the Representative of Master Kirpal Singh for Italy, and he imparted initiation into the practice of meditation in his name. He operated in this role until 1974[15][16][17].
Then, after the passing of the Great Master (21 August 1974), his spiritual Mission continued.[18][19]

In the role of Master

Pier Franco Marcenaro, Master of Spirituality and of life of the highest Order

Master of Spirituality and of life

Master Pier Franco with some Representatives and Assistants of the School of Spirituality in Italy

At the passing of his Master, at the age of 33, he began his own spiritual Mission by imparting the teachings and instructions for the practice of Universal Meditation through the School of Spirituality.
Since then, Master has regularly undertaken journeys for spreading Spirituality both in Italy and in other parts of the world, such as the European Union and Eastern Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa,[20] the result of which is the continuous increase in the number of disciples on a planetary scale.[21]

School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation

In 1974, Master Pier Franco founded the School of Spirituality, with the elevated objective of spreading, among sincere spiritual seekers in Italy and abroad, the teachings that are at the base of the major philosophies and religions of the world, and the practice of the most ancient and elevated form of meditation: Universal Meditation. [22]

Conference in the crowded Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, 14 April 2013

Known by different names through time and place (“Way of the Masters”, “Science of the Soul”, “Way of Spirituality”, “Surat Shabd Yoga”...), it consists in conscious inner contact with the divine Light and Harmony, through the experience imparted by a competent Master. [23]
The School of Spirituality periodically organizes free preparatory courses for the practice of Universal Meditation under the direct inspiration and supervision of Master Pier Franco, who in due course initiates into the spiritual Way all those aspirants who make a sincere request and are found suitable. [24]
The School of Spirituality is now present in more than 60 Italian cities and in 25 different countries, with thousands of disciples all over the world.
The monthly Meetings at the School Headquarters, which have been held since May 1999 in an ancient monastery in the Tuscan hills where Angelo Roncalli, Pope John XXIII, stayed, are always fully booked, with people, coming from Italy and from every part of the world, in search of peace and knowledge of the deepest and most divine part of themselves. There the ancient motto “Ora et labora” (Pray and work) is implemented by means of meditation combined with service.[25][26]

Narrations by Master's Disciples

Apparitions of the Master
by Serena Ruggiero, Massa, Italy, June 2015

A view of the Versilia sea

At the end of the month of May, for two consecutive nights Master Pier Franco Marcenaro appeared to me. It is the Master who manifests with a blinding flash and then very slowly the image becomes more and more clear and in focus: it is Him, his face, his radiant celestial eyes and He communicates with me smiling. The second night, just like the first…
The third day, on the beach, together with my two children, He appears not far from me… with clothes of a radiant white light. Then I discern his aspect as a man all dressed in white with a long white tunic, showing only his pink hands like those of a child and his feet. And He walked on the water of the sea, coming toward me smiling and his whole Being was immersed in immense harmony and peace.

How I met my Master... three months before meeting him
by Rosabel Ascanio Perez, Santa Marta, Colombia

One of the crowded lectures given in Colombia by Maestro Pier Franco in 2007

Three months before Master Pier Franco Marcenaro came to Santa Marta, Colombia, in 2007, I had a particular experience while I was meditating.
I saw myself in a place where all humanity was running toward the same point. There were airplanes that sent colored lights into space that seemed like fireworks, and on the ground there were just as many marvelous multi-colored lights, that led all to one place.
I asked a man: “Why is everyone running toward that place?” He answered that a Master had arrived, and so I too went toward the place where everyone was heading, to meet the Master, so I could see Him.
Then one day, when I was in Santa Marta, I saw some poster ads with the photo of the Master Pier Franco Marcenaro which informed about his next conference. So I called a friend and told her that the Master from my experience had arrived in Santa Marta.
From that moment on, my friend and I have been meditating with the Master Pier Franco Marcenaro.

How the Master appeared to me twenty years earlier
by Gloria C. Moroni, Parma

"O Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth!" (Psalms 8:1)
"I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and I will announce all Your wonders!" (Psalms 9:2)

In 1984 I worked as an accountant in a small firm, where a type of manual accounting was still in use. This allowed me, during my work, to pray to the Lord for dear ones and for other aims.
That year in May, suddenly, in the center of my inner vision, the image of an unknown Gentleman appeared. With a serious look, he mentally, without speaking, dictated to me two addresses, one in Lucca,(1) with the street and number, and one in Torre del Lago.(2)
Surprised I asked myself who this unknown person was and why he appeared in my inner vision. His image persisted and finally the two addresses appeared written below. I could not explain this to myself, nor did I try to find any confirmation, because the events of my life distracted me from this particular event, which became just a memory.

Lecture by Maestro Pier Franco in Parma, 2004

In October 2004 I happened to notice a poster inviting all those interested to a conference on “The Experience of the Spirit in Our Time”. Being interested and having the time, I went to the place indicated. When the speaker, Master Pier Franco Marcenaro, arrived on the stage, I saw him and I immediately recognized that he was the unknown Gentleman who had appeared in my spiritual vision twenty years earlier. It was truly a wonderful surprise.
I then attended the Course that was offered at the conference. When Pier Franco Marcenaro came the first time to give a lesson at the Course for initiation into meditation, I had the opportunity to be near him and asked this question, “How did you recognize Your Master?” He answered me, “I was called. My Master had chosen me.” In that instant I realised that the same thing had happened to me, “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and I have appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that is everlasting.” (John 15:16) It was an inevitable rendezvous. Then I asked the Lord, my God, to give me the necessary help to meet this new experience that had been presented to me.
I have only to thank the Lord because He is good and because His Mercy is eternal.

(1) The Headquarters of Man Center in Italy then. (2) Still the residence of the Master in Italy.

Conferences

Accra, Ghana, 19 November 2003: with Participants at the “International Conference for Peace and Welfare” on the occasion of his opening speech
Sargiano Monastery, 4-11 June 2005: Participants in the “Third World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples” (under the auspices of the UN)

Since 1974 he has held an intense schedule of Talks and Conferences on spiritual themes, which in Italy are under the auspices of Municipalities, Provinces and Regions, as testament of his growing fame and authority. He has extensively presented the advantages of Universal Meditation, being the guest of prestigious Auditoriums and Universities both in Italy and abroad.[27]
He chaired three editions of the “World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples” in 1999, 2002 and 2005, held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respectively,[28] of the European Commission[29] and of the United Nations Organization (U.N.).[30]
Important personalities of the religious, political, artistic and cultural world coming from every Continent have taken part in the Conferences. The Final Reports were sent to the governments of the world's major nations.[31][32][33][34][35][36]
The then President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, also expressed his deep appreciation.

Text of the message of appreciation and best wishes of the President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
29 June 2002
Rome, Quirinale
To Pier Franco Marcenaro, President of “Man Center”

Pisa, 25 October 2016, “National Research Council” (CNR): Master Pier Franco illustrates the advantages of Meditation to the large audience

The President of the Republic of Italy expresses deep appreciation for the second World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples. The future of the planet, the global balance of the new century, and peace among peoples largely depend on the international community's ability to safeguard the environment, establish a dialog between cultures and religions, and win the fight against poverty, ensuring balanced growth, throughout the world, in accordance with the principles of human rights.
With this in mind, the Head of State sends the organizers, distinguished speakers and attendees friendly greetings and wishes them every success in their work.

Since the discipline of Universal Meditation taught by Master Pier Franco has a scientific basis, in October 2016 he successfully presented its benefits to the “National Research Council” (CNR) in Pisa with the “Science and Meditation” Talk.[37][38][39]

Master Pier Franco autographs his book “The School of Spirituality” at the request of a disciple

Books and publications

He is the author of 12 books on spiritual subjects, translated into 15 languages, as well as articles, CDs, DVDs. The periodical entitled “The Source” publishes his talks in Italian and English, which today number more than 4,000.
His publications have been published in over one million copies.[40]
His book “The School of Spirituality”, published in 15 languages, is a best seller, now in its eighth edition.[41]
The monthly magazine of SOLE 24 ORE, “L’Impresa” of November 2016 published his long talk “The Capacity of Spirituality” on the advantages of meditation for those who wish to manage a company more successfully, favoring human and spiritual values.[42]

Man Center

He is the Director of Man Center, a Non-Profit Organization of Social Utility and a Voluntary Organization, founded in 1974 although officially registered in 1977.[43]

Monastery of Sargiano, 4 November 2017: Master Pier Franco receives the plaque for the “40th Anniversary of Man Center” from Antonella Ruggiero, the guest of honor of the event
Sargiano Woods, Easter 2019: March against violence for a better world

The Association is engaged in projects on a global scale to support marginalized groups and developing peoples and to promote intercultural and interreligious dialog based on elevated human, social and spiritual values.[44]
Among the most important initiatives is “Wells and Villages in Sinai”, an international project launched in 2017 and still under way, which involves the excavation of water wells, the restructuring of housing in critical conditions and direct aid to support local communities.[45]
Man Center also works for the preservation and enhancement of Nature and for popularizing the vegetarian diet that respects the animal world, favors spiritual research and is recognized as the most suitable diet to keep the body healthy.[46]
At the Man Center headquarters in the Monastery of Sargiano [also on Wikipedia], and in the surrounding Naturalistic Area of Sargiano Woods [also on Wikipedia], marches are organized to increase public awareness of respect for nature and the environment, non-violence and world peace, with numerous participants coming from the major Italian cities and from abroad.[47]

On the occasion of the “March for the Protection of Animals and the Environment” on 15 April 2001, he sent a “Guide, or 10-Point Program” to the Mayors of the major Italian cities and to the Ministers of the major foreign countries to be implemented on a global scale as recognition of animal rights and the imperative need to respect the environment, with the request to include this topic as a subject of study in all schools.[48] This was very much in advance of the many world movements that would follow.

World Interreligious Center

As President of the World Interreligious Center, with Representatives of different religious cultures and traditions

Since 1999 Pier Franco Marcenaro has been the President of the World Interreligious Center, a Non-Profit Organization with representatives of different religious traditions on all the Continents, which aims to promote intercultural and interreligious dialog and the well-being of humanity through the rediscovery of the highest spiritual and social values. The World Interreligious Center holds meetings and seminars on the topics of world peace and welfare, sending the conclusions to the political and religious leaders of the world’s major countries.[49]

November 2015: With Andrea Bocelli at the awarding of the “2015 Art, Science and Peace Prize” [50]

Art, Science and Peace Prize

Since 2002 he has been the President of the Jury that awards the Triennial “Art, Science and Peace Prize”, given to personalities of the Arts and Sciences who have particularly distinguished themselves for their message in favor of peace and the well-being of humanity. The prize has been awarded to: the actor and director Roberto Benigni, tenor Andrea Bocelli, director Franco Zeffirelli, Professor Umberto Veronesi and writer and essayist Fernanda Pivano.[51] [52]

Pier Franco Marcenaro receiving the Accolade of the Province of Arezzo from the hands of the President, Roberto Vasai

Prizes and Accolades received

  • “David” prize for literature (1967).[53][54]
  • “Messenger of Peace” prize (2003), an event that received the attention of the international media.[55][56][57]
  • “ENPA” (National Organization for Animal Protection) accolade for the commitment of Man Center to the protection of animals and the environment (July 2000).
  • Accolade of the Province of Arezzo “for the work of cultural integration carried out in many years of activity by Man Center” (December 2011).
  • Certificate of merit of the Emilia-Romagna Region “for the invaluable activity carried out at the service of the regional society by Man Center and for the values that the Association expresses and represents” (2011, on the occasion of the European Year of Volunteers).[58]
  • Member of the Association of Journalists of Tuscany, special list.[59]


    • Published works

    Books

    • The Path of Spirituality – Available in Italian (20175, first edition 1978), English (1997), German, Romanian, Russian
    • The School of Spirituality (978-0-9709270-2-6) – Available in Italian (20188, first edition 1979), English (20172, first edition 1995), German, French, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Slovak, Swedish, Ukrainian, Esperanto, Arabic, Hindi
    • Sant and Other Instructors (978-1-936510-32-0) – Available in Italian (20165, first edition 1992), English (2010), German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Slovak
    • Shining Gem – Available in Italian (20162, first edition 1995), English and German
    • The Light of Knowledge (978-0-9709270-0-2) – Available in Italian (20192, first edition 1997), English (2000), German, Russian
    • Parlatemi di Lui (978-88-86604-12-3). Available in Italian (first edition 1998)
    • Drops of Nectar - Vol. I (978-0-615-2687-9) – Available in Italian (20192, first edition 2001), English (2001), German, Russian
    • The Divine Light in the Bible (978-0-9709270-3-3) – Available in Italian (first edition 2007), English (2007), Russian
    • Spirituality and Meditation of the Ancient Fathers (978-88-86604-29-1) – Available in Italian (20192, first edition 2014), English (2019), Russian
    • Gocce di Nettare - Vol. II (978-88-86604-32-1). Available in Italian (first edition 2016)
    • THE BOOK of Creation (978-0-9709270-5-7) – Available in Italian (20202, first edition 2018), English (2019), Russian

    CD
    [in Italian only]

    • Un cassetto pieno di sogni (2014)
    • Discorsi. Raccolta n° 6 (2014)
    • L’ottavo peccato capitale (2014)
    • Discorsi. Raccolta n° 1 (2014)
    • Discorsi. Raccolta n° 2 (2015)
    • La Pentecoste (2016)
    • L’esperienza di Dio come Amore (2016)
    • Discorsi. Raccolta n. 3 (2016)
    • Discorsi. Raccolta n. 7 (2017)
    • Perle di Saggezza - Vol. I (2019)
    • Ore di ambrosia - Vol. I (2020)
    • Ore di ambrosia - Vol. II (2020)
    • Perle di Saggezza - Vol. II (2021)

    DVD
    [in Italian only]

    • La Pentecoste (2014)
    • L’esperienza di Dio come Amore (2014)
    • L’ottavo peccato capitale (2014)
    • Un'Umanità Nuova (2020)

    Conferences

    Conferences held at Universities (years 1985-2019)

    Date
    Place
    Hall
    Auspices
    01.06.1985 Milan People's University
    11.11.1985 Rome Auditorium of the Valdese University
    23.05.1987 Rome Auditorium of the Valdese University
    12-13.09.1998 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) People's University (House of Culture)
    14-15.11.1998 Los Angeles (USA) Golden West College
    22.11.1998 Miami (USA) Barry University
    08-09.09.2001 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) People's University
    10-11.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Magdalena University
    17-18.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Magdalena University
    18.05.2008 Reggio Emilia Auditorium of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Auspices of Municipality and Province
    14.04.2013 Venice Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University Auspices of Municipality and Province
    18-19.10.2014 Genua University Auditorium Auspices of Municipality and Province
    19-20.10.2016 Pisa Conference Center of the University of Pisa Auspices of Municipality and Province
    21-22.04.2018 Mantua University Auditorium Auspices of Municipality and Region
    06-07.04.2019 Lecco Auditorium of Polytechnic University, Campus of Lecco Auspices of Region

    Conferences held outside Italy (years 1978-2019)

    Date
    Place
    Hall
    Notes
    09.08.1978 Barcelona (Spain) World Conference for the Unity of Man Congress Palace
    05.09.1981 Munich (Germany) World Conference for the Unity of Man Congress Center
    30.11.1987 New Delhi (India) Lajpat Nagar
    19-20.10.1996 Nuremberg (Germany) Red Cross Hall
    26-27.10.1996 Munich (Germany) Vitalis Conference Hall
    24.02.1998 Sharm-El-Sheikh (Egitto) Tower Village
    12-13.09.1998 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) People's University (House of Culture)
    14-15.11.1998 Los Angeles (USA) Golden West College
    21.11.1998 Sunrise (USA) Auditorium of the Piper High School
    22.11.1998 Miami (USA) Barry University
    25.09.1999 Erlangen (Germany) Dreycedern Hall
    27.09.1999 Bamberg (Germany) Eta Hoffman Theatre
    02-03.10.1999 Munich (Germany) Municipal Auditorium of Fürstenfeldbruck
    01-02.09.2001 Chisinau (Moldova) Hall of the Republic
    08-09.09.2001 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) People's University
    10-11.05.2003 Nuremberg (Germany) Marmorsaal
    17-18.05.2003 Munich (Germany) German Museum Hall
    19, 20, 21.11.2003 Accra (Ghana) Internet Hall Opening speech “International Conference for Peace and Welfare of Africa”
    03-04.02.2007 Bogota (Colombia) Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce
    10-11.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Magdalena University (Center "San Juan")
    17-18.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Magdalena University
    24-25.02.2007 Bogota (Colombia) Cedro Golf Park
    19-20.05.2007 Chisinau (Moldova) Organ Hall
    27-28.05.2007 Moscow (Russia) Semionovski Hall
    03-04.06.2007 Saint Petersburg (Russia) Baltic Countries Conference Center
    17.10.2009 Nuremberg (Germany) Marmorzaal
    24.10.2009 Fürth (Germany) Stadthalle
    01.06.2013 Chisinau (Moldova) Organ Hall
    08.06.2013 Moscow (Russia) Hall of the Palace of Folk Culture
    15.06.2013 Dubna (Russia) State Music School Concert Hall
    22.06.2013 Saint Petersburg (Russia) Baltic Countries Conference Center
    10.05.2014 Lugano (Switzerland) Convention Center
    18.11.2017 Kurukshetra (India) Gymkhana Club
    26.05.2018 Moscow (Russia) “Moskovich” Cultural Center
    02.06.2018 Saint Petersburg (Russia) “Zanevsky” Conference Hall
    10.06.2018 Voronej (Russia) Degas Hotel
    14.09.2019 Chisinau (Moldova) Organ Hall

    Conferences held in Italy (years 1976-2020)

    Date
    Place
    Hall
    Auspices
    06/04/74 Milan Bristol Hotel
    29/06/74 Milan Bristol Hotel
    16.05.1976 Milan Philology Society
    06.06.1976 Milan Philology Society
    14.11.1976 Milan Philology Society
    28.11.1976 Milan Man Center
    12.12.1976 Milan Philology Society
    06.06.1976 Reggio Emilia Yoga Studies Center
    08.05.1977 Bergamo Freight Exchange
    27.03.1978 Lucca Man Center
    08-13.09.1978 Lucca Various locations
    08.10.1978 Milan Man Center
    03.12.1978 Lucca Man Center
    06.05.1979 Camaldoli (Arezzo) Hermitage guesthouse
    19.05.1979 Milan Man Center
    26.05.1979 Reggio Emilia Province Hall
    01.12.1979 Bergamo Mutual Aid Association
    25.10.1980 Milan Man Center
    22.11.1980 Reggio Emilia Hotel Europa
    24.10.1981 Milan Nuova Africa Institute
    07.11.1981 Reggio Emilia Yoga Center "Patanjali"
    11.01.1982 Florence Theosophical Society
    27-28.03.1982 Lido di Camaiore (Lucca) Hotel Colombo
    09.02.1982 Florence Theosophical Society
    08.05.1982 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) Civic Library – Senate Hall
    22.05.1982 Milan Pirelli Tower – Lombardy Region Ceremonial Hall
    29.05.1982 Lucca Province Hall
    11.10.1982 Florence Theosophical Society
    30.10.1982 Reggio Emilia Province Hall
    27.11.1982 Scanzorosciate (Bergamo) Centro Studi Radiante
    13.12.1982 Florence Theosophical Society
    14.11.1983 Florence Theosophical Society
    20.02.1984 Florence Theosophical Society
    05-06.05.1984 Reggio Emilia Province Hall
    20-21.10.1984 Alessandria Chamber of Commerce
    05.11.1984 Florence Theosophical Society
    15.04.1985 Florence Theosophical Society
    27.04.1985 Chioggia (Venice) Municipal Library
    25.05.1985 Alessandria Hall of the Province
    01.06.1985 Milan People's University
    19.10.1985 Bergamo State Archive Hall
    16-17.11.1985 Rome Auditorium of the Valdese University
    25.01.1986 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) Yama Yoga Center
    15-16.03.1986 Lucca Hall of the Province
    11-12.10.1986 Chioggia (Venice) Hall of St. Filippo Neri
    09.02.1987 Florence Hall of the Military Brotherhood (Fratellanza Militare)
    28.03.1987 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) “Il Portico” Publishing House
    23-24.05.1987 Rome Auditorium of the Valdese University
    1988 Alessandria Red Cross
    19.05.1989 Milan Niguarda Municipal Library
    26.05.1989 Naples “Arcobaleno” Center
    19.05.1991 Milan Man Center
    26.10.1991 Bergamo Province Hall
    27.10.1991 Milan Man Center
    24.05.1992 Milan Hall of the “Nuova Acropoli” Association
    19.09.1992 Reggio Emilia Man Center
    26.09.1992 Reggio Emilia Hotel Europa Conference Hall
    17.10.1992 Valle San Bartolomeo (Alessandria) Man Center
    18.10.1992 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) Man Center
    19.06.1994 Milan Man Center
    21.05.1995 Milan Man Center
    25.05.1996 Alessandria Parish of San Baudolino
    26.05.1996 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) St. Clare Auditorium
    10-11.05.1997 Chioggia (Venice) Città di Chioggia Auditorium
    24-25.05.1997 Bergamo Città di Bergamo Auditorium Auspices of the Province
    27.09.1997 Busto Arstizio (Varese) Zeppellini Hall Auspices of the Municipality
    11.10.1997 Milan Auditorium of P.I.M.E (Pontifical Inst. Foreign Missions) Auspices of the Municipality
    28.03.1998 Alessandria Ambra Hall Auspices of the Province
    09.05.1998 Monza Teatro S. Carlo Auspices of the Municipality
    26-27.09.1998 Prato Hall of Terminale Cinema Auspices of the Municipality
    24-25.10.1998 Sarzana (La Spezia) Hall of Teatro Impavidi Auspices of the Municipality
    20-21.03.1999 Catania Hall of the Municipality Auspices of the Municipality
    24-25.04.1999 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) Hall of the Municipality
    09.1999 Arezzo Monastery of Sargiano
    1st World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples    		 Auspices Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    23-24.10.1999 Chioggia (Venice) Municipal Auditorium Auspices of the Municipality
    18-19.03.2000 Brescia Museum of Natural Sciences Auspices of the Municipality
    30.09-01.10.2000 Milan Auditorium of the Congress Center Auspices of the Province
    21-22.10.2000 Montecatini Terme (Pistoia) Le Temerici Cultural Centre Auspices of the Municipality
    17-18.02.2001 Monza Casa del Volontariato
    19-20.05.2001 Florence Conference Hall of Cassa di Risparmio Auspices of the Municipality
    22-23.09.2001 Venice-Mestre Cultural Centre Santa Maria delle Grazie Auspices of the Municipality
    20-21.10.2001 La Spezia Dante Conference Hall Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    16-17.03.2002 Alessandria “Ambra” Hall Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    20-21.04.2002 Bergamo Auditorium of Bergamo Auspices of the Municipality
    29-30.06.2002 Arezzo Monastery of Sargiano
    2nd World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples    		 Auspices of the European Commission
    20-21.09.2002 Venice-Mestre Council Hall Auspices of the Municipality
    19.10.2002 Milan San Carlo Auditorium
    16.11.2002 Sarzana (La Spezia) Hall of the Republic Auspices of the Municipality
    22-23.03.2003 Busto Arstizio (Varese) Tramogge Hall, Tecnocity Auspices of the Municipality
    20-21.09.2003 Reggio Emilia Conference Hall of the Chamber of Commerce Auspices of the Municipality
    08.02.2004 Milan Convention Hall of Star Hotel Rosa
    20-21.03.2004 Marina di Massa (Massa) A.P.T. Conference Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    16-17.10.2004 Parma Hall of the Chamber of Commerce Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    19-20.03.2005 Monza Hall of Culture Auspices of the Municipality
    04-05.06.2005 Arezzo Monastery of Sargiano
    3rd World Conference for the Peace and Welfare of Peoples    		 Auspices of the United Nations Organization (UN) and European Commission
    15-16.10.2005 Turin Espace Theatre Auspices of the Municipality
    25-26.03.2006 Padua C. Pollini Auditorium Auspices of the Municipality
    14-15.10.2006 Carrara (Massa) Chamber of Commerce of the Province Auspices of the Municipality
    21-22.04.2007 Sesto S. Giovanni (Milan) Elena Theater Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    22-23.09.2007 Rovigo Rovigo Trade Show Hall Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    21.10.2007 Turin Agnelli Theatre
    03.02.2008 Monza "Sala Grande" of Hotel della Regione
    20.04.2008 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality
    18.05.2008 Reggio Emilia Auditorium of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    27-28.09.2008 Vercelli Municipal Theater Auspices of the Municipality and Chamber of Commerce
    28-29.03.2009 Vicenza Teatro Astra Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    20.09.2009 Turin Agnelli Theater
    17-18.04.2010 Bergamo Giovanni XXIII Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    18-19.09.2010 Treviso Eden Theater Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    17-18.10.2010 La Spezia Sala Dante Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    06.02.2011 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center
    12-13.03.2011 Modena Forum Monzani Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    24-25.09.2011 Alessandria Congress Center of Hotel Diamante Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    05.02.2012 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center
    21-22.04.2012 Brescia Chamber of Commerce Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    20-21.10.2012 Ferrara Hall No. 1 of Cinema Apollo Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    10.02.2013 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center
    14.04.2013 Venice Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    18-19.05.2013 Milan Novotel Milano Nord Cà Granda Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    21-22.09.2013 Piacenza Monumental Hall of Palazzo Gotico Auspices of the Province
    09.02.2014 Lido di Camaiore (Lucca) Hotel Le Dune Congress Center
    18-19.10.2014 Genoa Auditorium of the University Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    08.02.2015 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Congress Center
    18-19.04.2015 Cremona Maffei Hall of the Chamber of Commerce Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    16-17.05.2015 Busto Arstizio (VA) “Le Robinie” Golf Club Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    17-18.10.2015 Verona Auditorium of the Palazzo della Gran Guardia Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    27.09.2015 Sarzana (La Spezia) Park Hotel Santa Caterina Hall
    07.02.2016 Piacenza Monumental Hall of Palazzo Gotico Auspices of the Province
    16-17.04.2016 Reggio Emilia Auditorium of the Loris Malaguzzi International Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    10-11.09.2016 Bergamo Giovanni XXIII Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    25.10.2016 Pisa CNR (National Research Council) Auditorium
    19-20.10.2016 Pisa Conference Center of the University of Pisa Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    05.02.2017 Salsomaggiore T. (Parma) Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    18-19.03.2017 Como Teatro Sociale Auspices of the Municipality and Region
    13-14.05.2017 Alessandria Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    15.10.2017 Sarzana (La Spezia) Park Hotel Santa Caterina Hall Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    28-29.10.2017 Bologna Congress Center of the Tower Hotel Auspices of the Municipality and Region
    04.02.2018 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    24-25.03.2018 Vicenza Teatro Astra Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    21-22.04.2018 Mantua University Auditorium Auspices of the Municipality and Region
    20-21.10.2018 Sestri Levante (Genoa) ex Convento dell’Annunziata Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Region
    10.02.2019 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Auspices of the Municipality and Province
    23-24.03.2019 Milan Hotel Michelangelo Congress Center Auspices of the Municipality and Region
    06-07.04.2019 Lecco Auditorium of Politecnico, Polo di Lecco Auspices of the Region and Contribution of the Province
    18-19.05.2019 Arezzo Congress Center Auspices of the Region
    19-20.10.2019 Livorno Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce Auspices of the Region
    09.02.2020 Bologna Zanhotel Centergross Auspices of the Region and Metropolitan City of Bologna

    Notes

    1. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale, 13.05.18, first §.
    2. ↑ Source: Il Tirreno, 23.05.15, online.
    3. ↑ Source: School of Spirituality, testimonials, online.
    4. ↑ Source: Il Tirreno, 20.10.2008
    5. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, page 15
    6. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, pages 16-34
    7. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, pages 43-46
    8. ↑ Source: Ruth Seader, “Report of a visit to India from September 3 to September 18, 1973”, in Go Jolly!, page 13
    9. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, pages 45-66
    10. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, page 50
    11. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, page 78
    12. ↑ Source: AA.VV., La Fiaba Infinita, page 79
    13. ↑ Source: La Repubblica, 30.10.1985, online.
    14. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, pages 78 and 80
    15. ↑ Source: Sat Sandesh, March 1973, page 31 of the paper edition, page 33 of the pdf file
    16. ↑ Source: La Sorgente/The Source, March 2013, pages 26-28
    17. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, page 97
    18. ↑ Source: AA.VV., La Fiaba Infinita, pages 106-108
    19. ↑ Source: https://www.riflessioni.it/senso-della-vita/pier-franco-marcenaro.htm
    20. ↑ Source: AA.VV, La Fiaba Infinita, pages 106-162
    21. ↑ Source: El Informador, 29.01.2007.
    22. ↑ Source: https://cesnur.com/gruppi-di-origine-o-con-influenze-radhasoami/gruppi-di-origine-radhasoami/
    23. ↑ Source: Gazzetta di Mantova, 23.04.2018, online
    24. ↑ Source: Modena Today, 22.10.2015, online
    25. ↑ Source: QN Il Giorno, 15.07.18 last §.
    26. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale, 12.11.17.
    27. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale, 13.05.2018.
    28. ↑ Source: Il Tirreno, 25.11.15 fourth §, online.
    29. ↑ Source: The Times of London, 12.03.2003.
    30. ↑ Source: Official website of the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC).
    31. ↑ Source: Moldova Suverana, 17.06.2005
    32. ↑ Source: La República, 11.08.2004
    33. ↑ Source: The Times of London, 21.05.2004
    34. ↑ Source: Le Figaro, 28.05.2004
    35. ↑ Source: Chaspik, 05.06.2005
    36. ↑ Source: Die Zeit, 30.06.2005
    37. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 09.11.2016
    38. ↑ Source: La Nazione, 22.10.16, online
    39. ↑ Source: Elle, 27.10.16, online
    40. ↑ Source: The Path Edition, online - Penultimate and third from last § of the biography.
    41. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale, 12.11.2017 last §
    42. ↑ Source: L'impresa, mensile de Il Sole 24 Ore, N. 11/2016, pages 77-79
    43. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale, 12.11.17 first §
    44. ↑ Source: Il Tirreno, 02.11.12, online
    45. ↑ Source: Il Secolo XIX, 08.12.2020
    46. ↑ Source: La Dieta vegetariana nel Cristianesimo, Preface by Pier Franco Marcenaro, pages 9-12
    47. ↑ Source: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività, page 37
    48. ↑ Source: La Sorgente/The Source, June 2001, pages 4-5
    49. ↑ Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale, 15.05.2016
    50. ↑ Source: Il Tirreno, 25.11.15, online
    51. ↑ Source: Award acceptance letter by prof. Umberto Veronesi
    52. ↑ Wikipedia, page “Premio Arte, Scienza e Pace”
    53. ↑ Source: RAI archive, "TG1 sera" of 30.08.67
    54. ↑ Source: Fernanda Pivano, Diari 1917-1973, Ed. Bompiani, page 1021
    55. ↑ Source: Le Figaro, 28.05.2004
    56. ↑ Source: Die Zeit, 19.05.2004
    57. ↑ Source: The Times, 21.05.2004
    58. ↑ Source: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività, page 38
    59. ↑ Source: Ordine dei Giornalisti. Consiglio Regionale della Toscana (Order of Journalists. Regional Council of Tuscany) - Official website


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    • School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditazioneuniversale/
    • School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scuolaspiritual
    • Meditation according to Master Pier Franco (interview by G. Mazzanti): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgC77tatCg&list=PL2VaqJ2ehXVe6ITuVSbhH_xwxpzriyroJ
    • Pier Franco Marcenaro presented the benefits of Meditation at CNR (Quotidiano Nazionale, 09.11.2016): https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-presenta-la-Meditazione-al-CNR.pdf
    • Pier Franco Marcenaro: Meditation lessons in the Aula Magna of the University of Mantua (Quotidiano Nazionale, 13.05.2018): https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/QN_130518-Mantova-LR.pdf
    • Success of Pier Franco Marcenaro's Russian tour (Quotidiano Nazionale, 15.07.2018): https://scuoladellaspiritualita.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GIORNO-150718-Marcenaro_Russia.pdf

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