Seeds of Peace
Seeds of Peace

Author: Sulak Sivaraksa

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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Seeds of Peace is a critique of modern society and a proposal for a more humane and livable world. Sulak Sivaraksa of Thailand is one of Asia's leading social thinkers and social activists. His wide-ranging work includes founding the International network of Engaged Buddhists, inviting those in war zones from Burma and Sri Lanka to come for meditation retreats in Thai monasteries, and organizing poor workers throughout the Third World to discuss their hardships. In Seeds of Peace, Sulak draws on his study and practice of Buddhism to approach a wide range of subjects, including economic development, the environment, Japan's role in Asia, and women in Buddhism. At once critical and compassionate, Sulak offers intelligent and creative alternatives to the destructive patterns of living so prevalent in the world today.

Seeds of Change
Seeds of Change

Author: Jen Cullerton Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her--from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam in the river. Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking, was allowed to go to school. There, her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari blazed a trail across Kenya, using her knowledge and compassion to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time.

Seeds of Peace
Seeds of Peace

Author: Roberts, Rommel

Publisher: Digiboo

Published: 2018-07-03

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 3952456055

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‘In South Africa, the struggle for freedom was won largely through non-violent means – 95% of the struggle was non-violent. The non-violent foundations laid in the preceding years are, I believe, what made our peaceful transition to democracy possible in 1994.’ Rommel Roberts’ words express his conviction which was underlying all his efforts as an activist opposing the apartheid regime in South Africa. In his book ‘Seeds of Peace’ Rommel Roberts wants to focus on ordinary people who with their courage and commitment have achieved a change in South African conditions but have never been recognised and acknowledged. In all his stories of brave women and men and in all forms of protest and human rights activities in which Rommel Roberts played a key role this incredible spirit of non-violence was prevalent and finally successful.

The Seeds of Peace
The Seeds of Peace

Author: Laura Berkeley

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841480077

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The merchant who lives in the mansion at the end of the rainbow sends for the hermit who lives at the other end to learn how to find peace and be happy, and even though the hermit declines the accomodations and the company the merchant offers him, he does manage to leave something behind from which peace can grow.

Sowing Seeds of Peace
Sowing Seeds of Peace

Author: Bhante Kaboggoza Buddharakkhita

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-19

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781724329622

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In this essential and lucid book, author Bhante Kaboggoza Buddharakkhita offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercises by describing theories and benefits along with various approaches as a means to learning the skills of meditation and mindfulness - becoming awake and fully aware. The author lays out gently progressive and practical guidelines that introduces newcomers to meditation, ranging from the general to more specific techniques for healing and self-development. In doing so, the book integrates the formal practice seamlessly with daily life mindfulness. As the author describes: "Meditation is not about the content of our lives; it's about how we relate to our daily experiences, whatever they may be. Meditation is about waking up and seeing clearly how we're doing, what we're doing, and why we're doing it. Meditation is a reality check." This manual is a great introduction for those curious about and interested in exploring mindfulness meditation and will make a highly useful tool for teaching beginner students.

Plant a Seed of Peace
Plant a Seed of Peace

Author: Rebecca Seiling

Publisher: Herald Press

Published: 2007-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780836193978

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Forty-three delightfully illustrated stories of peacemakers from today and the past will capture the imagination of children of all ages. They tell of people whose lives point to something beyond themselves--a transforming faith in God. Readers learn how to put their faith into action so they too can grow a better world.

Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope

Author: Jane Goodall

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 1455554480

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From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. Seeds of Hope takes us from Goodall's home in England to her home-away-from-home in Africa, deep inside the Gombe forest, where she and the chimpanzees are enchanted by the fig and plum trees they encounter. She introduces us to botanists around the world, as well as places where hope for plants can be found, such as The Millennium Seed Bank. She shows us the secret world of plants with all their mysteries and potential for healing our bodies as well as Planet Earth. Looking at the world as an adventurer, scientist, and devotee of sustainable foods and gardening--and setting forth simple goals we can all take to protect the plants around us--Goodall delivers an enlightening story of the wonders we can find in our own backyards.

The Enemy Has a Face
The Enemy Has a Face

Author: John Wallach

Publisher: US Institute of Peace Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781878379962

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Every summer since 1993, the woods of Maine have witnessed a remarkable attempt to plant the idea of peace in the hearts and minds of the next generation of Middle East leaders. For three weeks, 300 Arab and Israeli teenagers leave behind the violence and hatred ingrained in their homelands to meet their enemies face to face. At times it s an emotionally wrenching process, but it can produce surprising friendships and an enduring belief in coexistence.Seeds of Peace makes the most of the adaptability and enthusiasm of youth, creating a secure environment in which teenagers supported by trained counselors can dare to argue with and play alongside one another, to challenge preconceptions, and to envisage a peaceful Middle East. The author vividly describes the camp experience and follows the youngsters return home, where despite criticism from friends and families many of them continue to promote Arab-Israeli coexistence.This highly engaging and accessible account of peacemaking in action also includes photographs and feature boxes that help bring alive the complex issues involved."

Learning to Live Together
Learning to Live Together

Author: David A. Hamburg M.D.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2004-04-08

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9780195348019

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With a view to deepening our understanding of sources of hatred and prejudice, this book uses a developmental and evolutionary perspective to explore and explain the process by which our beliefs are conveyed to the youngest members of society. Discussing the psychological obstacles to peaceful relations between groups, the authors focus on the developmental processes by which we can work to diminish ethnocentrism, prejudice, and hatred, which children learn from a very early age. Until now, scholarship and practice in international relations have gravely neglected crucial psychological aspects of these terrible problems and have not yet explored the educational opportunities related to them. Addressing these promising lines of inquiry and innovation, this book fosters a more humane and less violent development in childhood and adolescence. Educators, religious leaders, developmental and social psychologists, will find this a valuable resource, as will a socially concerned segment of the public who are looking for practical ways to work for peace.

The Faith Club
The Faith Club

Author: Ranya Idliby

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-06-05

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0743290488

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Three women of different religious backgrounds share details about conversations they have had concerning what divides and unites people of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths.