Dharma - Righteousness

Artha - Wealth Kama - Desire Moksha - Liberation

Four Pursuits

Code of Moral Conduct

TRAINING IN NON-VIOLENCE

Objective:

To develop a balanced human

being, who combines both, a scientific outlook on life and deep spiritual insight.

Left Brain

Right Brain

Violence

Tolerance

Hatred

Anger

Non-Violence

Forgiveness

Major Causes of Violence GREED

FEAR

HOSTILITY

ANGER

EGO

CRUELTY

DISCRIMINATION

INTOLERANCE

ABSOLUTE BEHAVIOUR

Meditation & Contemplation

“The sages, who discovered the law of non-violence in the midst of

violence, were greater geniuses than Newton, greater warriors than

Wellington. Non-violence is the law of our

species as violence is the law of the brute.”

Romain Rolland:

“As violence cannot take an aggravated form without intensive training, the same way, without training non-violence neither can be awakened nor developed.”

To awaken the consciousness of Non-Violence

To promulgate the moral values among the people

COMPONENTS OF THE COURSE

Theory and History of Non-Violence

Transformation of the Heart

Non-violent Lifestyle

Right Means of Livelihood and Training in

the Tools of Self Employment

Forms of Non-Violence

Roots of Violence

Foundation of Non-violence in All Traditions

Modern Situations and Thoughts of Modern

Thinkers

Theory & History of Non-Violence

Transformation of Heart

“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that defence

of peace must be constructed.”

“Violence first originates in the mind and then manifests itself

in our behaviour.”

A scientific & Spiritual Technique

RELAXATION

INTERNAL TRIP

PERCEPTION OF DEEP BREATHING

PERCEPTION OF BODY

PERCEPTION OF PSYCHIC CENTERS

PERCEPTION OF COLORS

CONTEMPLATION WITH VISUALIZATION

Non-violent Lifestyle

Abstinence from unnecessary violence

Faith in human solidarity

Religious tolerance

Honesty in day-to-day dealings

Abstinence from intoxicants and drugs

Refraining from causing environmental pollution

Theory and History of Non-Violence

Transformation of the Heart

Non-violent Lifestyle

Components of the Course:

“Enrich Your Life Through Practice of Non-Violence

Duration: Eight weeks (Once a week)

8 October to 26 November 2009

Day: Every Thursday

Total Sessions: Eight (Two hours per session)

Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Theory + Practice + Q-A

Topics of the Discussion

Roots of Violence

Advent of Non-Violence & Its Many Facets

Reverence for Life

Key to Social Harmony & Reconciliation

Living Good Life

Need to Develop Compassion

Essentials of a Non-violent Lifestyle

Non-Violence: Roadmap to Sustainability

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Deep Relaxation

Perception of Breathing

Perception of Alternate Breathing

Perception of Centre of Enlightenment

Contemplation of Compassion, Tolerance,

Fearlessness and Friendliness