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<b>Pier Franco Marcenaro </b> was born in Aulla, a town in Lunigiana in the Province of Massa-Carrara. 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>
 
<b>Pier Franco Marcenaro </b> was born in Aulla, a town in Lunigiana in the Province of Massa-Carrara. 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>
He is a Master of Spirituality and Life, with thousands of disciples in every part of the world,<ref name=qn13.05.18>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN-130518.pdf Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 13.05.18 § primo.]</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: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 23.05.15, online.]</ref><br />
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He is a Master of Spirituality and 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: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 13.05.18 § primo.]</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: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 23.05.15, online.]</ref><br />
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://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://www.scuoladellaspiritualita.org/storie Source: Scuola della Spiritualità, testimonianze, online.]</ref><br/>
 
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 />
 
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 />
 
[[File:Pier_Franco_Marcenaro_Maestro-DEF.jpg|right|top|500px|Maestro Pier Franco]]
 
[[File:Pier_Franco_Marcenaro_Maestro-DEF.jpg|right|top|500px|Maestro Pier Franco]]
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=== Traveling to the East ===  
 
=== 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. <ref name=fi1-1>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 15]</ref>
 
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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 15]</ref>
<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 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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 16-34]</ref><br />
  
 
[[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]]
 
[[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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[[File:PKAer.jpg|thumb|right|Rome Airport, December 1972: with Master Sant Kirpal Singh during his Third Tour in the West]]
 
[[File:PKAer.jpg|thumb|right|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 Brotherhood 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”.
 
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 Brotherhood 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).<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 (Samadhi).<ref name=fi2>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 43-46]</ref><ref name=gj>[https://www.thepathedition.com/pdf/Go_Jolly.pdf Source: Go Jolly!, pag. 13]</ref>
<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 Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 45-66]</ref> personally receiving his spiritual heritage.<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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 45-66]</ref> personally receiving his spiritual heritage.<ref name=fi>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_titolo_fiaba_infinita.html Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 50]</ref><br><br>
  
 
== <b>Life as a Disciple</b> ==
 
== <b>Life as a Disciple</b> ==
  
 
=== Manager at European level ===
 
=== 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.<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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 78]</ref>
<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 Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV. Pag. 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 Fonte: La Repubblica 30.10.1985 online.]</ref> At the same time he never neglected the practice and teaching of Meditation.
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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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV. Pag. 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: La Repubblica 30.10.1985 online.]</ref> At the same time he never neglected the practice and teaching of Meditation.
 
[[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]]
 
[[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]]
  
 
=== Family life ===
 
=== Family life ===
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 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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 78 e 80]</ref>
  
 
=== Representative and heir of Master Kirpal Singh ===  
 
=== 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<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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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: Sat Sandesh Marzo 1973, pag. 31 dell’edizione cartacea, pag. 33 del file pdf]</ref><ref>Source: 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 Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 97]</ref>.  
<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 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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<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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 106-108]</ref><ref name=ri>Source: https://www.riflessioni.it/senso-della-vita/pier-franco-marcenaro.htm</ref><br><br>
  
 
== <b>In the role of Master</b>==
 
== <b>In the role of Master</b>==
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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]]
 
[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Rappresentanti-IT.jpg|thumb|right|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 <i>School of Spirituality</i>. <br />
 
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 />
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 Fonte: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 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 Fonte: El Informador 29.01.2007.]</ref><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: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 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: El Informador 29.01.2007.]</ref><br />
  
 
=== School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation ===
 
=== School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation ===
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/ Fonte: Cesnur “La Scuola della Spiritualità”, online]</ref>
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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: Cesnur “La Scuola della Spiritualità”, online]</ref>
 
[[File:Maestro_Marcenaro-Venezia.jpg|thumb|left|Conference in the crowded Auditorium of Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, 14 April 2013]]
 
[[File:Maestro_Marcenaro-Venezia.jpg|thumb|left|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. <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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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: Gazzetta di Mantova 23.04.2018, online]</ref>
<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 Fonte: Modena Today 22.10.2015, 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: Modena Today 22.10.2015, online]</ref>
 
<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 />  
 
<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 />  
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” 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 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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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” 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: QN Il Giorno 15.07.18 § ultimo.]</ref><ref name=qn12.11.17>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.17.]</ref><br>
  
 
=== Racconti di Discepoli del Maestro ===
 
=== Racconti di Discepoli del Maestro ===
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[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Conferenza-Ghana-2.jpg|thumb|left|frame|Accra (Ghana), 19/11/2003: with Participants at the “International Conference for Peace and Welfare” on the occasion of his opening speech]]
 
[[File:Pier-Franco-Marcenaro-Conferenza-Ghana-2.jpg|thumb|left|frame|Accra (Ghana), 19/11/2003: with Participants at the “International Conference for Peace and Welfare” on the occasion of his opening speech]]
 
[[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)]]
 
[[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)]]
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 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: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 13.05.2018.]</ref><br />
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 Fonte: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 25.11.15 § quarto, online.]</ref> of the European Commission<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> and of the United Nations Organization (U.N.).<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: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 25.11.15 § quarto, 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: The Times of London, 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: Sito ufficiale del Centro Regionale di Informazione delle Nazioni Unite (UNRIC).]</ref>
 
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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 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: Moldova Suverana, 17.06.2005]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/REPUBLICA_BOGOTA.pdf Source: La Republica - Bogota, 11.08.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/TIMES.pdf Source: The Times of London, 21.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/FIGARO.pdf Source: Le Figaro, 28.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/CHASPIK.pdf Source: Chaspik, 05.06.2005]</ref><ref>[https://centrodelluomo.org/ZEIT.pdf Source: Die Zeit, 30.06.2005]</ref><br />
 
The then President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, also expressed his deep appreciation.
 
The then President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, also expressed his deep appreciation.
 
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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 />
 
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 />
 
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>
 
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>
<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 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: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 09.11.2016]</ref><ref>[https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cosa%20fare/marcenaro-meditazione-1.2615747 Source: La Nazione 22.10.16, online]</ref><ref>[https://www.elle.com/it/salute/benessere/news/a162613/benefici-meditazione-cnr Source: Elle 27.10.16, online]</ref>
 
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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]]
 
[[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.
 
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.<br>
 
The periodical entitled “The Source” publishes his talks in Italian and English, which today number more than 4,000.<br>
His publications have been published in over one million copies.<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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His publications have been published in over one million copies.<ref>[http://www.ilsentiero-editrice.it/scheda_autore.html Source: Il Sentiero Editrice, online - Penultimo e terzultimo § della biografia.]</ref><br />
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 Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.2017 ultimo §]</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: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.2017 ultimo §]</ref><br />
<br />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>Fonte: L'impresa, mensile de Il Sole 24 Ore, N. 11/2016, pagg. 77-79</ref><br />
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<br />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: L'impresa, mensile de Il Sole 24 Ore, N. 11/2016, pagg. 77-79</ref><br />
  
 
=== Man Center ===
 
=== Man Center ===
He is the Director of Man Center, a Non-Profit Organization of Social Utility (Onlus) and a Voluntary Organization (ODV), founded in 1974 although officially registered in 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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He is the Director of Man Center, a Non-Profit Organization of Social Utility (Onlus) and a Voluntary Organization (ODV), founded in 1974 although officially registered in 1977.<ref>[http://ilsentiero-editrice.it/QN_12112017_Intervista_Marcenaro_Scuola.pdf Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 12.11.17 primo §]</ref><br />
 
[[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]]
 
[[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]]
 
[[File:Marcia_2019.jpg|thumb|right|Sargiano Woods, Easter 2019: March against violence for a better world]]
 
[[File:Marcia_2019.jpg|thumb|right|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.<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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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: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 02.11.12, online]</ref><br />
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 Fonte: Il Secolo XIX 08.12.2020]</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: Il Secolo XIX 08.12.2020]</ref><br>
<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 Fonte: La Dieta vegetariana nel Cristianesimo - Prefazione di Pier Franco Marcenaro, pagg. 9-12]</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: La Dieta vegetariana nel Cristianesimo - Prefazione di Pier Franco Marcenaro, pagg. 9-12]</ref><br />
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 Fonte: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività – Pag. 37]</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: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività – Pag. 37]</ref><br />
<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>Fonte: La Sorgente Giugno 2001 – Pagg. 4-5</ref> This was very much in advance of the many world movements that would follow.
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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: La Sorgente Giugno 2001 – Pagg. 4-5</ref> This was very much in advance of the many world movements that would follow.
  
 
=== World Interreligious Center ===
 
=== World Interreligious Center ===
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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.
 
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.
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 Fonte: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 15.05.2016]</ref>
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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: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 15.05.2016]</ref>
  
 
[[File:PB.jpg|thumb|right|November 2015: With Andrea Bocelli at the awarding of the “2015 Art, Science and Peace Prize”
 
[[File:PB.jpg|thumb|right|November 2015: With Andrea Bocelli at the awarding of the “2015 Art, Science and Peace Prize”
<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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<ref>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2015/11/25/news/il-maestro-marcenaro-premia-bocelli-1.12507368 Source: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 25.11.15, online]</ref>]]
  
 
=== Art, Science and Peace Prize ===
 
=== 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.<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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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: 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>
  
 
[[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]]
 
[[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]]
  
 
=== Prizes and Accolades received ===
 
=== Prizes and Accolades received ===
<li>“David” prize for literature (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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<li>“David” prize for literature (1967).<ref>Source: Archivio RAI, TG1 sera del 30.08.67</ref><ref>Source: Fernanda Pivano, Diari 1917-1973 Ed. Bompiani, pag. 1021</ref></li>
<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 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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<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: Le Figaro 28.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/die-zeit-19-maggio-2004 Source: Die Zeit 19.05.2004]</ref><ref>[https://centrointerreligiosomondiale.org/the-times-21-maggio-2004 Source: The Times 21.05.2004]</ref></li>  
 
<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>
 
<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>
 
<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>
 
<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>
<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 Fonte: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività – Pag. 38]</ref></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: Centro dell’Uomo 40 anni di attività – Pag. 38]</ref></li>  
<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 Fonte: Sito ufficiale Ordine dei Giornalisti della Toscana]</ref></li><br>
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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: Sito ufficiale Ordine dei Giornalisti della Toscana]</ref></li><br>
  
 
== <b>Published works</b> ==
 
== <b>Published works</b> ==

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Pier Franco Marcenaro was born in Aulla, a town in Lunigiana in the Province of Massa-Carrara. 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 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.

Maestro 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 Brotherhood 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

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” is implemented by means of meditation combined with service.[25][26]

Racconti di Discepoli del Maestro

Apparizioni del Maestro
di Serena Ruggiero, Massa, Italia, Giugno 2015

Una veduta del mare della Versilia

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…
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.

Come ho incontrato il mio Maestro... tre mesi prima di conoscerlo
di Rosabel Ascanio Perez, Santa Marta (Colombia)

Una delle affollate Conferenze tenute in Colombia dal Maestro Pier Franco nel 2007

Tre mesi prima che il Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro venisse a Santa Marta (Colombia) nel 2007, ho avuto un’esperienza particolare mentre stavo meditando. 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.
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.
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.
Da quel momento io e la mia amica stiamo meditando col Maestro Pier Franco Marcenaro.

Come vent’anni prima mi apparve il Maestro
di Gloria C. Moroni, Parma

“Quanto è grande, Signore, il Tuo Nome su tutta la terra!” (Salmo 8,1)
“Ti loderò, Signore, con tutto il cuore e annunzierò tutte le Tue meraviglie!” (Salmo 9,2)

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.
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,(1) con via e numero civico, e uno di Torre del Lago.(2)
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.

Conferenza del Maestro Pier Franco a Parma, 2004

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!
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.
Non mi resta dunque che ringraziare il Signore perché è buono, perché eterna è la Sua Misericordia.
(1) Allora Sede del Centro dell’Uomo. (2) Tuttora residenza del Maestro.

Conferences

Accra (Ghana), 19/11/2003: 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 (Onlus) and a Voluntary Organization (ODV), 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

    La Via della Spiritualità (978-88-86604-08-6) – 5° edizione (19781). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Rumeno, Russo
    La Scuola della Spiritualità (978-88-86604-13-0) – 8° edizione (19791). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Francese, Spagnolo, Russo, Bulgaro, Polacco, Portoghese, Rumeno, Sloveno, Slovacco, Svedese, Ucraino, Esperanto, Arabo, Hindi
    Sant e altri istruttori (978-88-86604-18-5) (19921). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Russo, Spagnolo, Portoghese, Slovacco
    Gemma Lucente (978-88-86604-09-3) – 2° edizione (19951). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Tedesco
    La Luce della Conoscenza (978-88-86604-10-9) – 2° edizione (19971). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Russo
    Parlatemi di Lui (978-88-86604-12-3) (1998). Edito in lingua italiana
    Gocce di Nettare - Vol. I (978-88-86604-15-4) – 2° edizione (20011). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco, Russo
    La Luce Divina nella Bibbia (978-88-86604-20-8) (20071). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Russo
    Spiritualità e Meditazione degli Antichi Padri (978-88-86604-29-1) – 2° edizione (20141). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Russo
    Gocce di Nettare - Vol. II (978-88-86604-32-1) (20161). Edito in lingua italiana
    IL LIBRO della Creazione (978-88-86604-35-2) (20191). Edito nelle lingue: Italiano, Inglese, Russo

    CD

    • 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 (2019)
    • Ore di ambrosia (2020)
    • Ore di ambrosia (Vol. II) (2020)

    DVD

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

    Conferences

    Conferenze tenute in Sedi Universitarie (anni 1985-2019)

    Data Luogo Sala Patrocinio
    01.06.1985 Milano Università Popolare
    11.11.1985 Roma Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese
    23.05.1987 Roma Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese
    13 e 14 Settembre 1998 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) Università Popolare
    14 e 15.11.1998 Los Angeles (USA) Golden West College
    22.11.1998 Miami (USA) Barry University
    08 e 09.09.2001 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) Università Popolare
    10 e 11.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Università del Magdalena
    17 e 18.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Università del Magdalena
    18.05.2008 Reggio Emilia Aula Magna dell’Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia Comune e Provincia di Reggio Emilia
    14.04.2013 Venezia Aula Magna dell’Università Ca’ Foscari Comune e Provincia di Venezia
    18 e 19.10.2014 Genova Aula Magna dell’Università degli Studi Comune e Provincia di Genova
    19 e 20.10.2016 Pisa Palazzo dei Congressi dell’Università di Pisa Comune e Provincia di Pisa
    21 e 22.04.2018 Mantova Aula Magna Università degli Studi Comune di Mantova e Regione Lombardia
    06 e 07.04.2019 Lecco Aula Magna del Politecnico Polo di Lecco Regione Lombardia

    Conferenze tenute all'Estero (anni 1978-2019)

    Data Luogo Sala Note
    09.08.1978 Barcellona (Spagna) Conferenza Mondiale per l’Unità dell’Uomo Palazzo dei Congressi
    05.09.1981 Monaco di Baviera (Germania) Conferenza Mondiale per l’Unità dell’Uomo Centro Congressi
    30.11.1987 Nuova Delhi (India) Lajpat Nagar
    20.02.1990 Sharm-el-Sheik (Egitto) Tower Village
    19.10.1996 Norimberga (Germania) Red Cross Hall
    25.10.1996 Monaco di Baviera (Germania) Vitalis Conference Hall
    13 e 14.09.1998 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) Università Popolare
    14 e 15.11.1998 Los Angeles (USA) Golden West College
    21.11.1998 Fort Lauderdale (USA) Piper High School
    22.11.1998 Miami (USA) Barry University
    25.09.1999 Erlangen (Germania) Dreycedern Hall
    27.09.1999 Bamberg (Germania) Eta Hoffman Theatre
    02.10.1999 Monaco di Baviera (Germania) Auditorium Comunale di Fürstenfeldbruck
    01 e 02.09.2001 Chisinau (Moldavia) Sala della Repubblica
    08 e 09.09.2001 Cluj-Napoca (Romania) Università Popolare
    10 e 11.05.2003 Norimberga (Germania) Marmorsaal
    17 e 18.05.2003 Monaco di Baviera (Germania) German Museum Hall
    19, 20, 21.11.2003 Accra (Ghana) Apertura “International Conference for Peace and Welfare”
    03 e 04.02.2007 Bogotà (Colombia) Auditorium della Camera di Commercio
    10 e 11.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Università del Magdalena
    17 e 18.02.2007 Santa Marta (Colombia) Università del Magdalena
    24 e 25.02.2007 Bogotà (Colombia) Parco Cedro Golf
    19 e 20.05.2007 Chisinau (Moldavia) Sala dell’Organo
    27 e 28.05.2007 Mosca (Russia) Sala Semionovski
    03 e 04.06.2007 San Pietroburgo (Russia) Centro Congressi Paesi Baltici
    17.10.2009 Norimberga (Germania) Marmorzaal
    24.10.2009 Fürth (Germania) Stadthalle
    01.06.2013 Chisinau (Moldavia) Sala dell’Organo
    08.06.2013 Mosca (Russia) Sala del Palazzo della Cultura Falk
    15.06.2013 Dubna (Russia) Sala dei Concerti della Scuola Musicale Statale
    22.06.2013 San Pietroburgo (Russia) Centro Congressi Paesi Baltici
    10.05.2014 Lugano (Svizzera) Palazzo dei Congressi
    18.11.2017 Kurukshetra (India) Gymkhana Club
    26.05.2018 Mosca (Russia) Centro Culturale “Moskovich”
    02.06.2018 San Pietroburgo (Russia) Sala conferenze “Zanevsky”
    10.06.2018 Voronej (Russia) Hotel Degas
    14.09.2019 Chisinau (Moldavia) Sala dell’Organo

    Conferenze tenute in Italia (anni 1976-2020)

    Data Luogo Sala Patrocini
    16.05.1976 Milano Centro Congressi Hotel Michelangelo
    14.11.1976 Milano Circolo Filologico
    12.12.1976 Milano Circolo Filologico
    06.06.1976 Reggio Emilia Centro Studi Yoga
    09.05.1977 Bergamo Centro Yoga
    03.12.1978 Lucca Centro dell’Uomo
    25.10.1980 Milano Centro dell’Uomo
    07.11.1981 Reggio Emilia Centro Studi Yoga
    11.01.1982 Firenze Società Teosofica
    27 e 28.03.1982 Viareggio (LU) Club Dimensione Donna
    09.02.1982 Firenze Società Teosofica
    08.05.1982 Casale Monferrato (AL) Biblioteca Civica – Salone del Senato
    22.05.1982 Milano Grattacielo Pirelli – Sala di Rappresentanza Regione Lombardia
    11.10.1982 Firenze Società Teosofica
    30.10.1982 Reggio Emilia Sala Conferenze Hotel Europa
    27.11.1982 Bergamo Centro Studi Radiante
    13.12.1982 Firenze Società Teosofica
    14.11.1983 Firenze Società Teosofica
    20.02.1984 Firenze Società Teosofica
    05 e 06.05.1984 Reggio Emilia Sala Conferenze Hotel Europa
    20 e 21.10.1984 Alessandria Camera di Commercio
    15.04.1985 Firenze Società Teosofica
    27.04.1985 Chioggia (VE) Biblioteca Comunale
    25.05.1985 Alessandria Sala della Provincia
    01.06.1985 Milano Università Popolare
    19.10.1985 Bergamo Sala dell’Archivio di Stato
    11.11.1985 Roma Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese
    25.01.1986 Casale Monferrato (AL) Centro Yoga Yama
    15 e 16.03.1986 Lucca Sala della Provincia
    11.10.1986 Chioggia (VE) Sala S. Filippo Neri
    09.02.1987 Firenze Sala della Fratellanza
    28.03.1987 Casale Monferrato (AL) Casa Editrice “Il Portico”
    23.05.1987 Roma Aula Magna dell’Università Valdese
    19.05.1989 Milano Sala dell’Associazione “Nuova Acropoli”
    26.05.1989 Napoli Centro “Arcobaleno”
    19.05.1991 Milano Centro dell’Uomo
    26.10.1991 Bergamo Sala Archivio di Stato
    24.05.1992 Milano Sala Nuova Acropoli
    26.09.1992 Reggio Emilia Sala Conferenze dell’Hotel Europa
    18.06.1994 Milano Centro dell’Uomo
    20.05.1995 Milano Centro dell’Uomo
    26.05.1996 Casale Monferrato (AL) Centro dell’Uomo
    10 e 11.05.1997 Chioggia (VE) Auditorium Città di Chioggia
    24 e 25.05.1997 Bergamo Auditorium Città di Bergamo Patrocinio della Provincia
    27.09.1997 Busto Arstizio (VA) Sala Zeppellini Patrocinio del Comune
    11.10.1997 Milano Auditorium del P.I.M.E (Pontificio Ist. Missioni Estere) Patrocinio del Comune
    28.03.1998 Alessandria Sala dell’Ambra Patrocinio della Provincia
    09.05.1998 Monza Teatro S. Carlo Patrocinio del Comune
    26 e 27.09.1998 Prato Sala Cinema Terminale Patrocinio del Comune
    24 e 25.10.1998 Sarzana (SP) Sala del Teatro Impavidi Patrocinio del Comune
    20 e 21.03.1999 Catania Sala del Comune Patrocinio del Comune
    24 e 25.04.1999 Casale Monferrato (AL) Sala del Comune
    09.1999 Arezzo Monastero di Sargiano
    I Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli
    Patrocinio della Presidenza del Consiglio e del Ministero degli Esteri
    23 e 24.10.1999 Chioggia (VE) Auditorium Comunale Patrocinio del Comune
    18 e 19.03.2000 Brescia Museo di Scienze Naturali Patrocinio del Comune
    30.09 e 01.10.2000 Milano Auditorium del Centro Congressi Patrocinio della Provincia
    21 e 22.10.2000 Montecatini Terme (PT) Centro Culturale Le Temerici Patrocinio del Comune
    17 e 18.02.2001 Monza Casa del Volontariato
    19 e 20.05.2001 Firenze Sala Convegni della Cassa di Risparmio Patrocinio del Comune
    22 e 23.09.2001 Venezia-Mestre Centro Culturale S. Maria delle Grazie Patrocinio del Comune
    20 e 21.10.2001 La Spezia Sala Conferenze Dante Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    16 e 17.03.2002 Alessandria Sala “Ambra” Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    20 e 21.04.2002 Bergamo Auditorium di Bergamo Patrocinio del Comune
    29 e 30.06.2002 Arezzo Monastero di Sargiano
    II Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli
    Patrocinio della Commissione Europea
    20 e 21.09.2002 Mestre (VE) Sala del Consiglio Patrocinio del Comune
    19.10.2002 Milano Auditorium San Carlo
    16.11.2002 Sarzana (SP) Sala della Repubblica Patrocinio del Comune
    22 e 23.03.2003 Busto Arstizio (VA) Sala Tramogge, Tecnocity Patrocinio del Comune
    20 e 21.09.2003 Reggio Emilia Sala Convegni della Camera di Commercio Patrocinio del Comune
    08.02.2004 Milano Sala Convegni dello Star Hotel Rosa
    20 e 21.03.2004 Marina di Massa (MS) Palazzo Congressi A.P.T. Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    16 e 17.10.2004 Parma Salone Camera di Commercio Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    19 e 20.03.2005 Monza Sala della Cultura Patrocinio del Comune
    04 e 05.06.2005 Arezzo Monastero di Sargiano
    III Conferenza Mondiale per la Pace e la Prosperità dei Popoli
    Patrocinio dell'Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) e della Commissione Europea
    15 e 16.10.2005 Torino Teatro Espace Patrocinio del Comune
    25 e 26.03.2006 Padova Auditorium C. Pollini Patrocinio del Comune
    14 e 15.10.2006 Carrara (MS) Camera di Commercio della Provincia Patrocinio del Comune
    21 e 22.04.2007 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) Teatro Elena Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    22 e 23.09.2007 Rovigo Sala del Centro Rovigo Fiere Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    21.10.2007 Torino Teatro Agnelli
    03.02.2008 Monza Sala Grande dell’Hotel della Regione
    20.04.2008 Parma Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc Patrocinio del Comune
    18.05.2008 Reggio Emilia Aula Magna dell’Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    27 e 28.09.2008 Vercelli Teatro Civico Patrocinio del Comune e della Camera di Commercio
    28 e 29.03.2009 Vicenza Teatro Astra Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    20.09.2009 Torino Teatro Agnelli
    17 e 18.04.2010 Bergamo Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    18 e 19.09.2010 Treviso Teatro Eden Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    17 e 18.10.2010 La Spezia Sala Dante Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    06.02.2011 Parma Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc
    12 e 13.03.2011 Modena Forum Monzani Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    24 e 25.09.2011 Alessandria Centro Congressi dell’Hotel Diamante Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    05.02.2012 Parma Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc
    21 e 22.04.2012 Brescia Camera di Commercio Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    20 e 21.10.2012 Ferrara Sala N. 1 del Cinema Apollo Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    10.02.2013 Parma Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc
    14.04.2013 Venezia Aula Magna dell’Università Ca’ Foscari Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    18 e 19.05.2013 Milano Novotel Milano Nord Cà Granda Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    21 e 22.09.2013 Piacenza Salone Monumentale di Palazzo Gotico Patrocinio della Provincia
    09.02.2014 Lido di Camaiore (LU) Centro Congressi Hotel Le Dune
    18 e 19.10.2014 Genova Aula Magna dell’Università degli Studi Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    08.02.2015 Parma Centro Congressi Star Hotel du Parc
    18 e 19.04.2015 Cremona Sala Maffei della Camera di Commercio Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    16 e 17.05.2015 Busto Arstizio (VA) Golf Club “Le Robinie” Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    17 e 18.10.2015 Verona Auditorium del Centro Congressuale Palazzo della Gran Guardia Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    27.09.2015 Sarzana (SP) Sala Santa Caterina Park Hotel
    07.02.2016 Piacenza Salone Monumentale del Palazzo Gotico Patrocinio della Provincia
    16 e 17.04.2016 Reggio Emilia Auditorium del Centro Internazionale Louis Malaguzzi Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    10 e 11.09.2016 Bergamo Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    25.10.2016 Pisa Auditorium CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)
    19 e 20.10.2016 Pisa Palazzo dei Congressi dell’Università di Pisa Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    05.02.2017 Salsomaggiore T. (PR) Palazzo dei Congressi Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    18 e 19.03.2017 Como Teatro Sociale Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
    13 e 14.05.2017 Alessandria Sala della Cultura e Sviluppo Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    15.10.2017 Sarzana (SP) Sala Santa Caterina Park Hotel Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    28 e 29.10.2017 Bologna Centro Congressi Tower Hotel Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
    04.02.2018 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    24 e 25.03.2018 Vicenza Teatro Astra Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    21 e 22.04.2018 Mantova Aula Magna Università degli Studi Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
    20 e 21.10.2018 Sestri Levante (GE) Centro Congressi ex Convento dell’Annunziata Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
    10.02.2019 Parma Star Hotel du Parc Patrocinio del Comune e della Provincia
    23 e 24.03.2019 Milano Centro Congressi Hotel Michelangelo Patrocinio del Comune e della Regione
    06 e 07.04.2019 Lecco Aula Magna del Politecnico Polo di Lecco Patrocinio della Regione e Contributo della Provincia
    18 e 19.05.2019 Arezzo Centro Congressi Patrocinio della Regione
    19 e 20.10.2019 Livorno Auditorium Camera di Commercio Patrocinio della Regione
    09.02.2020 Bologna Zanhotel Centergross Patrocinio della Regione e della Città Metropolitana di Bologna

    Notes

    1. Source: QN Quotidiano Nazionale 13.05.18 § primo.
    2. Source: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 23.05.15, online.
    3. Source: Scuola della Spiritualità, testimonianze, online.
    4. Source: Il Tirreno (Gruppo la Repubblica) 20.10.2008
    5. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 15
    6. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 16-34
    7. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 43-46
    8. Source: Go Jolly!, pag. 13
    9. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 45-66
    10. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 50
    11. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 78
    12. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV. Pag. 79
    13. Source: La Repubblica 30.10.1985 online.
    14. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 78 e 80
    15. Source: Sat Sandesh Marzo 1973, pag. 31 dell’edizione cartacea, pag. 33 del file pdf
    16. Source: La Sorgente Marzo 2013 – Pag. 26-28: “Una visita al Sawan Ashram nel 1973”
    17. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pag. 97
    18. Source: La Fiaba Infinita AA.VV Pagg. 106-108
    19. Source: https://www.riflessioni.it/senso-della-vita/pier-franco-marcenaro.htm
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    Further information

    • School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation: www.schoolofspirituality.org
    • Man Center: www.mancenter.org
    • World Interreligious Center: www.worldinterreligiouscenter.org
    • The Path Edition: www.thepathedition.com
    • Pier Franco Marcenaro on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PierFranco.Marcenaro
    • School of Spirituality and Universal Meditation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuoladellaSpiritualit%C3%A0MeditazioneUniversale
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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