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http://sribuddha.magnify.net/ http://www.turnbacktogod.com/jesus-christ-wallpaper-sized-images-pic-set-20/ http://www.bahai.com/Bahaullah/introduction.htm Religious Nonviolence History of Nonviolence S. Switzer The Lovett School Universal Theme Religions of India Asian Religious Philosophies Monotheistic Religions of the Middle East Indigenous Religions around the world http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LuMaxArt_Golden_Family_With_World_Religions_.jpg India Ahimsa A (Not) Himsa (Violence)= Nonviolence A condition in which the flourishing of life is optimized To become a nonviolent person is to commit oneself to ending suffering and to promoting conditions in which all life can flourish http://communicationtheory.org/maslow’s-hierarchy-of-needs/ Jainism Fullest, most radical expression of the ideal Satya of ahimsa, extending beyond humanity to Truth include all life Nonviolence is THE core value from which all others derive All immoral behavior is a form of violence All moral practices are included in nonviolence SelfControl NonStealin g Ahimsa NonAttachm ent Buddhism The Four Noble Truths Life involves suffering Suffering arises from obsessive cravings Suffering can be eliminated The Eightfold Path http://www.rigpawiki.org/index.php?title=Sixteen_Aspects_of_the_Four_Noble_Truths The Eightfold Path Accurate View/Perception/Understanding Correct Intention Benevolent Speech Benevolent Action Benevolent Livelihood Correct Effort/Discipline Clear/Accurate Mindfulness Clear/Accurate Concentration http://managementhelp.org/blogs/spirituality/2011/02/07/working-with-a-pure-heart-the-eight-fold-path/ View/Perception/Underst anding To see and understand things as they really are Since our view/perception of the world forms our thoughts and informs our actions, accurate perception produces correct thoughts and appropriate actions “People are not the enemy, misperception is the enemy” http://oursciencepage.com/optical_illusions.htm Intention Our commitment to ethical and mental self-improvement Our attitude concerning that commitment Intention of renunciation (resistance to the pull of desire) Intention of good will (resistance to feelings of anger and aversion) Intention of harmlessness (to not think or act cruelly, violently or aggressively, but to develop compassion) http://www.rach.com.au/?cat=24 Speech-- Moral Discipline To abstain from false/deceitful speech To abstain from slanderous/malicious speech To abstain from harsh/hurtful speech To abstain from idle/purposeless chatter To always tell the truth, speaking in a positive, warm, and gentle manner only when necessary http://spiritualoasis.org/blog/2011/11/29/reflections-on-proverbs-1623-24/words_can_hurt_or_heal_small/ Action- Moral Discipline To abstain from harming others (especially intentionally/ carelessly), specifically from taking life To abstain from what is not given-- stealing fraud, dishonesty To abstain from sexual misconduct To act kindly and compassionately, honestly and respectfully, so as to promote one’s own and other’s well-being http://www.longislandpress.com/2011/02/17/random-acts-of-kindness-day-today-is-random-acts-of-kindness-day/ Livelihood To earn one’s living in a righteous, legal, and peaceful manner Avoid: dealing in weapons dealing in living beings (animal production, slavery/prostitution) Meat production/ butchery Intoxicants and poisons (specifically alcohol and drugs) http://jayikemp.blogspot.com/2010/11/hustling-untapped-potential-in-drug.html http://www.longislandpress.com/2011/02/17/random-acts-of-kindness-day-today-is-random-acts-of-kindness-day/ Effort A prerequisite Practicing correctly for the right reasons Effort in ascending value Preventing the arising of unmanifested unwholesome states Abandoning unwholesome states that have already arisen Arousing wholesome states that have not yet arisen Maintaining and perfecting manifested wholesome states http://www.saidaonline.com/en/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=5402 Mindfulness The controlled and perfected faculty of cognition The ability to be aware of the process of conceptualization so as to actively observe and control our thinking The Four Foundations are contemplation of the: Body Feeling State of mind The phenomena itself http://www-laep.ced.berkeley.edu/~xingliu/caverlee/kos_exhibit/webpages/gallery/linkpages/Ayutthaya-R.html Concentration The development of consistent, though relatively low level concentration Concentration is “one-pointedness of mind” a state where all mental faculties are unified and focused Focusing on wholesome (edifying) thoughts and actions First: direct your attention to a wholesome thought Second: sustain your attention on the wholesome thought Third: gradually intensify your concentration