The Virtual Worlds Story Project and Karuna - Celebrating Life
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Karuna*
is a word from Pali, an ancient language of India, and means to ease
suffering and bring about happiness and well-being. Some of Karuna's goals include:
- Provide up-to-date, accurate information about HIV/AIDS.
- Collaborate with national and international HIV/AIDS organizations and educational institutions to educate, prevent, de-stigmatize, and personalize the subject of HIV/AIDS.
- Serve as a bridge between worlds by providing a variety of activities and forums in both first and Second Life.
- Offer support, entertainment, creative, and cultural outlets.
- Offer a community where people of all ages, races, culture, religions and beliefs are welcome.
- Collect, preserve, and share the stories of those dealing with HIV/AIDS in a variety of formats and media.
*Karuna
is funded by a grant from the National Library of Medicine written by
Lori Bell, Director of Innovations at the Alliance Library System in
East Peoria, Illinois.
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| The "Celebrate Life" Sign at the Karuna Landing Site |
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| Flame of Hope on Hope Island |
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| Flame of Hope Gazebo |
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| Wall of Graitude |
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| Bridge to Hope Island |
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| Karuna Community Center |
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| Peer Support Meeting Room |
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| Community Center Library |
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| Reference Desk at Community Center Library |
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| Aquarium in Library at Community Center |
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| Cafe Ristretto - Live Music and Dance Center |
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| Cafe Ristretto Coffee Shop |
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| Observation Tower in Memorial Mountain |
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| Treehouse in Garden of Experience |
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| Fountain of Support at the HIV/AIDS Memorial |
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| Meditation Center |
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| HIV Virus Model |
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| Acorn Bridge Leading to Island of Hope |
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| Karuna Resource Center |
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| Karuna Resource Center Entrance |
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| Sign at Entrance to Resource Center |
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| Video Garden on Roof of Resource Center |
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| Displays at Resource Center |
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| Reference Desk at Resource Center |
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| Entrance to Second Floor Resources |
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| Entrance to the Karuna Auditorium |
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| Floating Stage at Auditoirum |
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| View of the Floating Stage From Above |
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| Fountain on Rooftop Garden at Community Center |
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| Take the Test Quest on Roof of Community Center |
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