Training in Nonviolence

Author(s): Mahapragna Acharya
Publisher: Anuvrat Global Organization

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Tools of Nonviolence Training
A Strategy for Training
Those who are entrusted with the responsibility of training in nonviolence are naturally supposed to think deeply about the problems of violence and wealth. To bring about a change in a man's outlook on violence and possessiveness, it is imperative that we develop a conceptual understanding of balanced development and a correct view of wealth and its use. 1. Concept of Balanced Development -
This has four basic aspects: a) Emotional development should become an integral part of our system of
education
b
There should be a balance in spiritual and moral development along with
material and economic development c) Nonviolent lifestyle d) The attainment of holistic health, mental balance, peace and happiness
both in individual and social life Developing a right outlook towards wealth and its utilization and choosing fair means of livelihood - refraining from acquiring and benefiting from the wealth which creates social problems. This also has four basic aspects:
2.
a)
Prevention of reactive violence
b) Prevention of pollution and environmental degradation
Ensuring individual health - safeguarding physical, mental and emotional
health d) Purification of criminal mentality
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