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Conflict resolution application of anekantvad

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Sudhir Shah
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This document discusses conflict resolution through the Jain philosophy of Anekantvad, or non-absolutism. It defines conflict and discusses the main causes. It then introduces Anekantvad, which avoids single absolute conclusions and respects different perspectives. Anekantvad establishes a basis for reconciling conflicting claims through accepting that multiple truths can co-exist. The document outlines conflict resolution tools like nonviolent communication, listening without judgment, and inclusiveness training. It emphasizes practicing respectful communication in daily life and not forgetting basic conflict resolution techniques.

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Conflict Resolution Championing Anekantvad by Sudhir M. Shah
Conflict Friction, disagreement, or discord arising within a group when the beliefs or actions of one or more members of the group are either resisted by or unacceptable to one or more members of another group. A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Types of Conflicts
Main Cause of Conflicts Lack of respect Lack of trust Struggle for power, property etc
Religion Uniting or dividing? Religion, as the most powerful of cultural expressions, has also been the greatest source of conflicts around the world. If it continues to be a source of disharmony among human beings, the planet would certainly be better off without it.
I do not want people to just tolerate each other, I want them to understand and respect each other
Respect A respectful attitude acknowledges other persons rights, wishes and needs It yields to anothers wishes and needs, not out of fear or pity, but through acknowledging their validity. Respect acknowledges the value and importance of who a person is, as well as their needs. Respect is the attitude that motivates one to truly serve another because he or she deserves it.
Mahavir (599-527 b.c.) Authoritative Absolutism Dogma Blind Faith The most revolutionary and radical thinkers of all times
Accept The Challenge Mahavir challenges us to discipline ourselves, to bring out the inherent qualities of our soul. To be fearless and free from dogma, superstitions and ceremonies. Instead of accepting this challenge, we sometimes get tangled up in ritualistic activities and gross codes of conduct.
An alternate epistemology A theory of knowledge that can support dialogue and negotiation among people of diverse perspectives and claims.
What is Anekantvad?
What is Anekantvad? An(non) ek(one) ant(end) v辰d(ness) Simply put, avoiding a single absolute conclusion or non-absolute thinking It is a doctrine of multifacetedness of reality
What is Anekantvad? Emphasizing the limits of ordinary knowledge, Jain philosophy presents the theory that truth is relative to the perspective (naya) from which it is known.
What is Anekantvad? It is respect for the views of the other Thereby establishing a basis for reconciling conflicting ideological claims.
Anekantvad ( Non-absolutism) It leads to the acceptance of the fact that though I think my truth is right; I acknowledge that so might be yours. This is stepping back from the obduracy of my truth, faith or religion is better than yours.
Anekantvad ( Non-absolutism) As a principle of non-dogmatism, Anekantvad rejects one-sided (ekantika) views Existence (soul) is permanent Existence is constantly changing
Anekantvad ( Non-absolutism) Epistemological respect for the view of others, however, is not relativism. It does not mean conceding that all arguments and all view are equal. It means that logic and evidence determine which views are workable; in what respect and to what extent.
Syadvad( Logic of Relativity) All knowledge claims are only tentative ≒X may be Y or X is Y under stated conditions rather than X IS Y Similarity with Einsteins theory of Relativity
To deny the co-existence of mutually conflicting viewpoints about a thing would mean to deny the true nature of reality Acharang Sutra
Project Anekant Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving Creating Mutual understanding & Respect Non-violent communication Training in listening without judgment Jain Unity Inclusiveness Training
Conflict Resolution
Listening Without Judgment
Nonviolent Communication
Inclusiveness Training
Examples
All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence Parasparopgraho Jivanam Ancient Jain scriptural aphorism
WORDS Conflicts begin with Thoughts Respectful Communication Training Action
Akbar Birbal Story
Practice in daily life!
Dont forget the BASICS

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Conflict resolution application of anekantvad

  • 2. Conflict Friction, disagreement, or discord arising within a group when the beliefs or actions of one or more members of the group are either resisted by or unacceptable to one or more members of another group. A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
  • 4. Main Cause of Conflicts Lack of respect Lack of trust Struggle for power, property etc
  • 5. Religion Uniting or dividing? Religion, as the most powerful of cultural expressions, has also been the greatest source of conflicts around the world. If it continues to be a source of disharmony among human beings, the planet would certainly be better off without it.
  • 6. I do not want people to just tolerate each other, I want them to understand and respect each other
  • 7. Respect A respectful attitude acknowledges other persons rights, wishes and needs It yields to anothers wishes and needs, not out of fear or pity, but through acknowledging their validity. Respect acknowledges the value and importance of who a person is, as well as their needs. Respect is the attitude that motivates one to truly serve another because he or she deserves it.
  • 8. Mahavir (599-527 b.c.) Authoritative Absolutism Dogma Blind Faith The most revolutionary and radical thinkers of all times
  • 9. Accept The Challenge Mahavir challenges us to discipline ourselves, to bring out the inherent qualities of our soul. To be fearless and free from dogma, superstitions and ceremonies. Instead of accepting this challenge, we sometimes get tangled up in ritualistic activities and gross codes of conduct.
  • 10. An alternate epistemology A theory of knowledge that can support dialogue and negotiation among people of diverse perspectives and claims.
  • 12. What is Anekantvad? An(non) ek(one) ant(end) v辰d(ness) Simply put, avoiding a single absolute conclusion or non-absolute thinking It is a doctrine of multifacetedness of reality
  • 13. What is Anekantvad? Emphasizing the limits of ordinary knowledge, Jain philosophy presents the theory that truth is relative to the perspective (naya) from which it is known.
  • 14. What is Anekantvad? It is respect for the views of the other Thereby establishing a basis for reconciling conflicting ideological claims.
  • 15. Anekantvad ( Non-absolutism) It leads to the acceptance of the fact that though I think my truth is right; I acknowledge that so might be yours. This is stepping back from the obduracy of my truth, faith or religion is better than yours.
  • 16. Anekantvad ( Non-absolutism) As a principle of non-dogmatism, Anekantvad rejects one-sided (ekantika) views Existence (soul) is permanent Existence is constantly changing
  • 17. Anekantvad ( Non-absolutism) Epistemological respect for the view of others, however, is not relativism. It does not mean conceding that all arguments and all view are equal. It means that logic and evidence determine which views are workable; in what respect and to what extent.
  • 18. Syadvad( Logic of Relativity) All knowledge claims are only tentative ≒X may be Y or X is Y under stated conditions rather than X IS Y Similarity with Einsteins theory of Relativity
  • 19. To deny the co-existence of mutually conflicting viewpoints about a thing would mean to deny the true nature of reality Acharang Sutra
  • 20. Project Anekant Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving Creating Mutual understanding & Respect Non-violent communication Training in listening without judgment Jain Unity Inclusiveness Training
  • 26. All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence Parasparopgraho Jivanam Ancient Jain scriptural aphorism
  • 27. WORDS Conflicts begin with Thoughts Respectful Communication Training Action
  • 30. Dont forget the BASICS