Let’s form a Peace Brigade for any conflict, in which participants take a pledge for deep understanding of opposing sides, with the goal of establishing genuine communication and acting at the root level of a conflict. Profound Peace groups are composed of 'stakeholders' in a conflict, with civilians and soldiers on each side.
Profound Peace includes tools and resources for the following:
– Select a specific conflict to focus on.
– Understand the grievances of all sides.
– Understand the suffering of all sides.
– Find out who is engaging in aggression.
– Seek the good in the opposing side.
– Celebrate the opposing culture.
– Understand one's own role in aggression.
– Look for the flaws, but focus on the good.
– Active collaboration with any and all people and organizations.
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Review a few of the Perspectives available in the Topic. (10 minutes)
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Review insights and perspectives from all sides of the conflict. Ask ourselves what is valid about the other’s point of view.
Reflect: Guided meditation to reflect on our own role in making war possible.
Discuss how we can create a Peace Brigade.
Insights to grasp
“Freedom from conflict comes with choiceless awareness of the content of conflict.” J. Krishnamurti
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Let’s form a Peace Brigade for any conflict, in which participants take a pledge for understanding opposing sides, with the goal of establishing genuine communication and acting at the root level of a conflict.
Put an end to war in yourself.
Repent for the harm you have done.
Instead of demanding change, ask for understanding.
Don't try to address external needs first.
Always decide to use humble love.
Look at evil with the eyes of a mother
Find a way that changes assumptions, that all sides can agree with, that works at the heart level.
As a participant you’ll receive monthly updates on the progress of this Peace Brigade. You can participate as much or as little as you like:
– Meeting with your ‘opponents’ (in person or virtual).
– Insights, Reflection, Pledge.
– City-wide learning and action.
Repent for the harm you have done.
Instead of demanding change, ask for understanding.
Don't try to address external needs first.
Always decide to use humble love.
Look at evil with the eyes of a mother
Find a way that changes assumptions, that all sides can agree with, that works at the heart level.
As a participant you’ll receive monthly updates on the progress of this Peace Brigade. You can participate as much or as little as you like:
– Meeting with your ‘opponents’ (in person or virtual).
– Insights, Reflection, Pledge.
– City-wide learning and action.
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A great insight matters little unless and until we bring it into the world
Action is the final and necessary step in Quest. What kind of action? It doesn’t matter much, as long as it is offered publicly and in a way that breaks through pleasantries, addresses the root issue, and creates a climate of affection and reflection.
• Any social problem can be resolved at the root level.
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• It is always possible to reach the heart of the protagonist. Learn more
• Invitations work by creating awareness. The more people we invite, the more momentum there is.
• It is always possible to reach the heart of the protagonist. Learn more
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I have always believed an entirely different way of dealing with conflict was possible...Now we can't wait any longer! Help me get started.
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on January 01, 2024
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