Finding a transformative response to global conflict could be tremendous. To be capable of this we must raise ourselves to the highest possible point of our nature. One morning we will awake in clear light, a cool wind blowing away the mist, and see at once how silly we were, and we will look at each other in shame, and love each other.
Peace Brigades are composed of anyone involved in a conflict, with civilians and soldiers on each side, includes the following:
– Meetings to explore perspectives on each side.
– Present a message of insight and immensity in a public square (including Reflect and Pledge).
– Citywide learning, with lectures and other public forums.
– Introduce the Quest for Soldiers, Police, Security Guards – and Give Back the Night.
– Words of wisdom from their religious traditions that opposing sides (such as Jews and Muslims) can offer each other.
– 'Celebration of the good' to read aloud sublime works on peace.
Principles
– Understand the grievances and suffering of all sides.
– Seek the good in the opposing side.
– Celebrate the opposing culture.
– Explore one's own role in aggression.
– Active collaboration with any and all people and organizations.
Is it possible to end the conflict before it begins?
Get started
Start thinking about Real Peace.
What is a Peace Brigade? (10 minutes)
Israel - Palestine
Entertain a few Perspectives on Israel and Palestine you didn't know or don't agree with.
What is a Peace Brigade? (10 minutes)
Israel - Palestine
Entertain a few Perspectives on Israel and Palestine you didn't know or don't agree with.
Meeting
What is Real Peace? (Reading aloud of tremendous insights). (15 minutes).
Reflect: Guided meditation to grasp our own role in making war possible, especially regarding this particular conflict. (15 minutes).
How can we create a Peace Brigade? (30 minutes).
Reflect: Guided meditation to grasp our own role in making war possible, especially regarding this particular conflict. (15 minutes).
How can we create a Peace Brigade? (30 minutes).
Action
Gather in a public space to share the story of Visionary Peace:
● Insights on Real Peace.
● Introduce the Pledge for Real Peace.
● Create a Peace Brigade. Choose a specific conflict and turn it into a Quest.
● Introduce these related Quests:
– Give back the night.
– Ask soldiers to be thoughtful. Challenge soldiers to fight for the good.
– Police: Protect, understand & help.
– Change security guards into security guides.
– What is a good prison?
● Insights on Real Peace.
● Introduce the Pledge for Real Peace.
● Create a Peace Brigade. Choose a specific conflict and turn it into a Quest.
● Introduce these related Quests:
– Give back the night.
– Ask soldiers to be thoughtful. Challenge soldiers to fight for the good.
– Police: Protect, understand & help.
– Change security guards into security guides.
– What is a good prison?
Insights
“Freedom from conflict comes with choiceless awareness of the content of conflict.” J. Krishnamurti
Guide
We’re looking for a Guide for this Project. A stipend for volunteers ($100 - $250) is available. Application.