th 26 October 2010 Morning Devotion The morning

th 26 October 2010

Morning Devotion The morning session was started by a Burmese song about peace. � India shared morning prayer. Rev Sudhansu Naik, Sarvajeet and AP Vintoy shared a beautiful Indian song. They also shared Mathew 5: 9 -12. Sarvjeet shared a story of Australian missionary working with people affected by Leprosy in India. � Saw Mort shared his river of life. Though he was born in Burma he took refuge in Thailand worked there as migrant worker(free labor). He also volunteered in a group fighting against government. 1998 he finished his high school in refugee camp. He worked as teacher for students in Refugee camp. 1999 he went Bangkok and meet Max and got some training on community organization. He is working for Burma Issue a non-profit organization till now. �

� Sidonia gave 25 th Oct daily notes.

Flim Review- Invictus � Khon Mai � She found the movie very inspirational for her favourite leader is Nelson Mandela and his leadership is inspirational and innovative. � Sarvajeet � He likes the philosophy of leadership given by Mandela � Isabelle � For her the movie is about understanding and accepting each other and the differences

� Bruce � The film shows the wonderful example of leadership bringing people together. Also the leadership of Mandel will be ideal for Asian countries � Roger wants this kind of leadership in Srilanka. � Keo Vichith � Never give up as Mandela.

Conflict and violence � Definition of Conflict � A) Disagreement between two or more parties. � B)Power , parties, ideas, philosophies that may result in chaos, violence, war. Also frustration within yourself and between those who have different goals, needs and interests. � C) Conflict is an opportunity, negative peace is conflict.

� A) When you do nothing in oppressed condition your silence is the evil. � B) Injustice remain when people are quiet and the ones in power dominates. � C)Love and forgiveness can solve the conflict. (Love your enemy)

Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Conflict Transformation �-

Justice • • • The Retributive Justice Buddhist 7 fold paths in Justice No Peace Know Justice Know Peace We discuss about the picture Problem Solutions Environments Water Traditional agriculture Reforest ration Irrigation Excepts needed Answer: If we don’t see the whole picture , we can not know the whole condition.

Example : � � � We discussion about the slam in Bangkok. Throwing the baby in the garbage. If you see that baby , he how will you solve the solution. (Answer: We need to think critically. ) About the eating fish. ( Answer: Long time to think. Don't think short. ) v Critical thinking v Awareness Silence is not an Option!

Learning about � What is sympathy and empathy? � What is neutrality? � What is your standing point? You need to think your standing point. Where do u stand? Don’t be busy! Be Effective.