Training in Nonviolence

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

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Practical Exercises for Attitudinal Transformation
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Contemplation of the resolve for the concept of balanced development Technique : First repeat the following resolutions three times by speaking them aloud and then repeat them again three times in low voice and repeat them in mind nine times. As you repeat the resolve aloud or in mind breathe long: a) I will support the concept of emotional development. b) I will practise nonviolent lifestyle. c) I will try for emotional development in education. Contemplation of the resolution towards the inculcation of the right attitude in relation to wealth and its utilization or consumption Technique: First repeat the following resolutions three times by speaking them aloud and then repeat them again three times in low voice and repeat them in mind nine times. As you repeat the resolve aloud or in mind breathe long: a) I will refrain from earning and benefiting from such wealth as creates
social problems. I will refrain from earning and benefiting from such wealth as creates reactive violence. I will refrain from earning and benefiting from such wealth as creates the problems of hunger and poverty. I will refrain from earning and benefiting from such wealth as promotes
inequality. e) I will refrain from the business that destroys or pollutes the environment. Contemplation of the sankalp (resolve) for the correct attitude or outlook towards consumption.
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