Integrity: A Retreat on Principled Nonviolence
3-hour virtual retreat with Rivera Sun (includes a 30-minute break midway for stretching, refreshments, and relaxation)
Sunday, December 8, 2024
10am-1pm PT // 11am-2pm MT // 12-3pm CT // 1-4pm ET
$30, scholarships available.
Principled nonviolence is the heart of change. In this special retreat, join others to reflect, study, and apply the depth of principles that have guided nonviolent change agents throughout history. We will explore the examples of M.K. Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Thich Nhat Hanh, Cesar Chavez, Jesus, Buddha, and many more.
What are principles of nonviolence? There are many:
Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice, not people.
Means are ends in the making.
Be nonviolent in spirit as well as in thought, word, and deed.
Do what's right, even when it's not easy.
In this retreat, you will learn from various traditions and have the opportunity to express your own beliefs. We will unpack what these principles mean and explore how challenging it can be to live by them. Through participatory exercises, group discussions, and reflection time, this retreat will help you examine how these ideas might influence your life and choices.
Principled nonviolence offers ways to align our inner beliefs with our outer actions. It challenges our complacency and provides a sense of rooted purpose when seeking change. The more we connect with the principles of nonviolence, the more significant the shifts in our lives and the world become.
Whether we face personal challenges, conflicts with friends or family, or are involved in social change, a stronger sense of our principles can guide us through every step we take.
You will gain:
An overview of principled nonviolence
A chance to express your own principles
Numerous stories and global examples
A deepened understanding of how to apply these principles
Insights into how they relate to both personal and social conflicts
A sense of grounded connection to your integrity