8th International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action (8th ICPNA)
Theme:
Towards a Nonviolent Future:
Seeking Realistic Models for Peaceful Co-existence and Sustainability
organized jointly by
ANUVRAT GLOBAL ORGANIZATION (ANUVIBHA), INDIA (a transnational center for peace and nonviolent action associated with |
JAIN VISHVA BHARATI UNIVERSITY, LADNUN (RAJ.)(a university dedicated to jainlogical studies and nonviolence research) |
from
October 20 to October 23, 2013
Workshop on “Forgiveness: An Instrument For Peaceful Co-Existence”
Conflicts happen in social interactions, leading sometimes to aggressive behaviour and injuries. Spirit of Forgiveness contributes significantly to peaceful co-existence by reducing feelings of anger and revenge for improving spiritual, mental and physical well-being in the perceived victims and offenders. This could help ending the prevalent vicious cycles of violence and counter-violence and restoring harmonious relationships necessary for sustainable all round development.
To forgive or to ask for forgiveness, however, is not easy for lay persons. Individuals differ greatly in their capacities to forgive. Disposition for forgiveness needs to be strengthened and cultivated. Techniques appropriate in the modern context should be developed and evaluated.
The objectives of the proposed workshop are twofold:
- review and discuss the spiritual, psychobiological, social and cultural perspectives on forgiveness and
- outline feasible strategies for enhancing the disposition to forgive and to reduce aggressive behaviour, especially among school children - the future citizens.
Agenda for The Workshop on Forgiveness
The workshop will be organized in two sessions, comprising invited lectures to introduce and review relevant aspects followed by discussions with interested participants from the audience. Efforts will be made to suggest strategies and feasible action plans to reduce aggressiveness and strengthen the capacities and dispositions to forgive at the personal, social and international levels.
Session 1: October 21, 2013, Duration; 3 hours
Spiritual, Religious, Psycho-Biological and Social Perspectives on Forgiveness
- Concept and Practice of Forgiveness in Religious and Cultural Traditions
- Psycho-Biological Research on Forgiveness
- Significance of Forgiveness for Non-Violent Future, Social Harmony and Peace
- Forgiveness Therapy
- Discussion
Session 2: October 22, 2013, Duration 4 hours
Strategies to Control Aggressiveness and Enhance Disposition to Forgive
- Development of Aggressive Behavior in Humans
- Methods to Assess Aggressiveness and Forgiveness Dispositions
- Effects of Spiritual Practices on Forgiveness Disposition
- Value Education and Self-Control Training in Schools
- Group Discussions
- Suggestions for a Strategic Action Plan
Interested persons are requested to contact the Convenor before August 31, 2013; indicating affiliation and area(s) of interest.
Those, who wish to make a presentation should submit an abstract not exceeding 250 words. Acceptance of the abstract will be notified latest by September 30, 2013.
Participants are required to register for the ICPNA conference before August 31, 2013 and travel at own expense.
Prof. Emeritus, Jain Vishwa Bharti Institute, Ladnun and
Advisor, International School for Jain Studies, New Delhi
E. mail ID: [email protected]
Phone: +91-114070885 or +919818186570 (Mobile)