Dearest Nasser,

After many years, I am so glad to have encountered you in Los Angeles – my student and friend from long ago. Our meeting brought back the happy memories of the years I spent in Shiraz teaching at Pahlavi University. It is a cause of great pride that the Engineering graduates of Pahlavi University are all successful in their endeavors, and their goal is service to mankind. Of course, it is common knowledge that to be a student of the School of Engineering at that time, namely forty years ago, was an achievement in itself since you had to pass a National Entrance Exam. But I ask myself, is the individual’s success in the material world sufficient for the happiness of the human race? The answer to this question is obviously no.  

From a psychological point of view, a person has eight primary needs for a happy life. Only three of them are physiological basic needs such as food, water and sleep. This theory suggests that after these most basic level of needs have been met, higher level needs such as peace, tranquility and spiritual progress must be met for self-actualization. Only in this way, the person, alongside other people can lead a fulfilling life, enjoy one another’s company, and strive for human betterment and perfection.

Dear Nasser. I am sure of your and the other dear students’ success in your chosen careers, given your educational background I see that, in addition to the professional services you render, your inquisitive and altruistic spirit, which I had noticed in you from the start, has developed. Thus, with your steadfastness and perseverance, you are reaching the highest levels in the service of the ultimate goal, which is lasting peace.

I also join the chorus of supporters of Love is the Solution, because I know that God has planted the gift of love and attraction in the essence of our being. From the beginning of creation, the principles and commandments of all divine religions have converged on this basic rule that “do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you”, and “in the garden of thy heart, plant naught but the rose of love”.

Sincerely,
Bijan Saadat

‍Biography

‍Iranian born Professor Bijan Saadat, American citizen and highly respected citizen of the city Florence, Italy. A professor of both Engineering and Middle Eastern arts, he is well known for his extraordinary accomplishments over a broad spectrum of fields. Recognized as an architect, engineer, cultural ambassador, sculptor, poet, psychologist, archaeologist, writer, scholar and philosopher, he has several degrees and certifications showing his achievements. He holds 8 doctoral degrees, 15 specializations, and has also received a diploma for conducting symphonic orchestra. Professor Saadat has long held a dream and goal of constructing a temple for peace, and to establish a university for post graduate studies of the culture of peace.