7th International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action | October 02, 2008

ANUVRAT GLOBAL ORGANIZATION (ANUVIBHA)

(a transnational center for peace and nonviolent action associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations)

AN UPDATE

Name of the event : 7th International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action

First Part : International Dialogue on Evolving a New Model of Nonviolent Lifestyle for Peace and Sustainability (10th Nov. to 12th Nov. 2008)

Second Part : Second International Nonviolent Leadership Training Camp

(13th Nov. to 14th Nov. 2008)

Dear Friends of Peace,

Earlier we had sent you an invitation for our conference on peace and nonviolent action which is to be held in the world famous city of Jaipur in the first half of November 2008. We still have room for a number of participants - either as speaker or as listener and we have decided to extend free local hospitality to all delegates whose registration is confirmed.

The first part of the 7th ICPNA is an international dialogue on 'Evolving a New Model of Nonviolent Lifestyle for Universal Peace and Sustainability'. (Nov. 10 to 12, 2008)

The valedictory session of the above dialogue will be presided over by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India on 12th Nov. at 3.30pm.

The second part i.e. the Second International Nonviolence Leadership Training Camp will be held from 13th Nov. to 14th Nov. 2008.

The conference is being organized under the spiritual inspiration of the 89 year old holy man Acharya Mahapragya, who will also shower blessings on all of us.

You can take part in the dialogue or the Training Camp, or - as most do - both.

This conference is different from most other peace conferences in that it is not merely academic. Apart from the exchange of ideas on the highest possible level, it is our conviction that peace is not only a matter of discussion and the implication of good ideas, but that peace belongs to the inherent nature of human beings themselves. The aggression and many other problems in the world are a manifestation or reflection of the inner problems each man or woman, and humankind in its totality.

This conference will not only exist of intellectualism, but take the people into a recognition of inner peace and a deeper understanding of what 'peace' actually is. Especially in the second part, we will go into some special yoga and meditation exercises, which will be guided by experienced practitioners. Of paramount importance for humanity, especially in the long term, is to change our lifestyles. We are aware that world peace can not be accomplished today, not even tomorrow, but the effort has to be sustained at least as a counterbalance to other forces.

Acharya Mahapragya believes that mere preaching doesn't bring about attitudinal change and inner transformation in an individual. For it one has to undergo specific training in ahimsa. This consists of four components:

1. Nonviolence: Concept and Principles

2. Change of Heart: The Training of the Mind based on some Practical Exercises

3. Nonviolent Lifestyle: What it means and how it can be lived

4. Fair means of Livelihood: Training in Self-employment

Come, join it and learn the art of living a happy life free from stress, anxiety and fear.

Better late than never.

Last date for submitting proposals, presentations and workshops at the 7th ICPNA is Oct. 10, 2008

Those who are not presenters can register even on the day of their arrival but to ensure accommodation, you are advised to register as soon as possible.

The conference is being organized by Anuvrat Global Organization (ANUVIBHA) (a transnational center for peace and nonviolent action associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations) and is being cosponsored by several internationally acclaimed organizations. You can register online too.

For details and registration form, please visit our website www.anuvibha.in.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. S.L. Gandhi
President Anuvrat Global Organization (ANUVIBHA)
Opp. Gaurav Tower, Malviya Nagar,
Jaipur - 302 017 (Raj.) INDIA
Ph. : +91-141-2722412
Fax : +91-141-2710118, 2722412
Mobile : +91 98280 16989
email : [email protected] [email protected]
Web : www.anuvibha.in

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