Four Pursuits Dharma Righteousness Artha Wealth Kama Desire

Four Pursuits Dharma - Righteousness Artha - Wealth Kama - Desire Moksha - Liberation

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 Violence Anger Hatred Right Brain Non-Violence Tolerance Forgiveness

Major Causes of Violence GREED FEAR HOSTILITY ANGER EGO CRUELTY DISCRIMINATION INTOLERANCE ABSOLUTE BEHAVIOUR

Meditation & Contemplation

Romain Rolland: “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. ”

“As violence cannot take an aggravated form without intensive training, the same way, without training nonviolence 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

Theory & History of Non. Violence Forms of Non-Violence Roots of Violence Foundation of Non-violence in All Traditions Modern Situations and Thoughts of Modern Thinkers

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

Components of the Course: “Enrich Your Life Through Practice of Non-Violence § Theory and History of Non-Violence § Transformation of the Heart § Non-violent Lifestyle

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: 30 pm 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

PRACTICAL EXERCISES Deep Relaxation Perception of Breathing Perception of Alternate Breathing Perception of Centre of Enlightenment Contemplation of Compassion, Tolerance,