Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean describes a heart-centered approach to peacemaking that takes into account the deep wounds of both Israelis and Palestinians.
(3:47)
Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta explains how, when you see yourself connected to all life, you can't help but express your joy.
(1:33)
Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean says that people in the Holy Land need other members of the human family to bear witness to their pain and help them learn to come together.
(1:43)
In this complete interview, Peaceworker Sami Awad, speaks about the power of non-violence as a tool for healing and empowering individuals, communities and nations.
(34:06)
Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that an inner consciousness of unity will in turn allow for greater understanding of the multiplicity of life. He says, "We must address the problem of diversity on the basis of unity, which is spiritual."
(2:36)
Buddhist teacher, former inmate and founder of several prison service organizations Fleet Maull talks about life behind bars.
(3:22)
According to Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, if there is spiritual unity, then there is diversity of life without conflict. Our capacity to respond/connect to/with experiences outside of our culture (like music for example) is proof to Basu of our ability to recognize this underlying unity, and therefore value the multiplicity of life.
(2:34)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes our capacity to make peace.
(3:40)
Arana Collett, a leader in the Maori language revitalization movement, describes how in sports many distinct individuals are unified into one team with a shared goal.
(1:32)
Peaceworker Rabia Elizabeth Roberts explains how the idea of oneness does not lessen diversity, but rather expands one's viewpoint.
(1:21)
Seva, or service, is the selfless giving of oneself for the betterment of others and the world around.
(4:00)
Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta describes a project encouraging random acts of kindness that demonstrates the power of small things to transform society.
(5:51)
Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta gives an example of an act of kindness that illustrates how generosity connects us to other people.
(3:23)
Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, talks about the surprising personal tenderness between public figures who externally play roles of opposition and conflict.
(2:02)
Peaceworker Sami Awad points to the core essence of the Abrahamic traditions to suggest how religion can become a player for peacebuilding rather than a tool for creating animosities between people.
(3:05)
Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, shares that, in his experience, most politicians have an authentic desire, beneath the surface, to see positive change.
(1:13)
Sister Carmen Barsody describes the realization of interconnectedness experienced by participants in her "street retreats," where people of all walks of life spend a day living on the street
(2:31)
For actor Cliff Curtis, the notion of oneness evokes both suspicion and hope. Politically and economically, oneness has been used to justify the elimination of diversity.
(3:08)
Maori elder and healer Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Rose Peri explains the formal Maori greeting ritual called Hongi, which reminds participants of their interconnectedness with one another and with the environment.
(1:27)
Environmentalist and artist Juan Manuel Carrion explains that, since the essence of the human being is common to all, the philosophical question, who am I? starts with the wrong premise.
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