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.
Differences are part of life. Imagine having skills to create harmony amidst differences. What if you had the ability to clearly express what you want to co-workers or family member in a way that strengthened your relationships rather than led to disconnect or resentment? Jain non-absolutism (anekantvad) and respectful communication techniques allow you to do jut to do just that.
We have been leading up to this topic.
Care for ‘the world’ is an inadequate basis for choice.
Awareness of impending death provides a basis for integrity.
It shows that choosing for ‘the world’ is completely inauthentic.
It robs us of our self-determinism, energy, attention and authenticity.
Integrity is required for authentic Being.
Integrity is the subject of one of our advanced courses.
We use a positive model of integrity, versus the typical normative virtue model.
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Conflict Resolution - application of anekantvadSudhir Shah
Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving using Jain principle of Anekantvad (non-one-ended-ness). It is an alternate epistemology - A theory of knowledge that can support dialogue and negotiation among people of diverse perspectives and claims.
The application of this principle includes
- Creating Mutual understanding & Respect
- Non-violent communication
- Training in listening without judgment
- Unity – Inclusiveness Training
Liberation is not some distant future goal - asserts the author.
Follow one, very simple but often ignored Jain principle and experience this ultimate freedom here and now.
Differences are part of life. Imagine having skills to create harmony amidst differences. What if you had the ability to clearly express what you want to co-workers or family member in a way that strengthened your relationships rather than led to disconnect or resentment? Jain non-absolutism (anekantvad) and respectful communication techniques allow you to do jut to do just that.
We have been leading up to this topic.
Care for ‘the world’ is an inadequate basis for choice.
Awareness of impending death provides a basis for integrity.
It shows that choosing for ‘the world’ is completely inauthentic.
It robs us of our self-determinism, energy, attention and authenticity.
Integrity is required for authentic Being.
Integrity is the subject of one of our advanced courses.
We use a positive model of integrity, versus the typical normative virtue model.
We define integrity as “the state or condition of being whole, complete, unbroken, unimpaired, sound, in perfect condition.”
Conflict Resolution - application of anekantvadSudhir Shah
Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving using Jain principle of Anekantvad (non-one-ended-ness). It is an alternate epistemology - A theory of knowledge that can support dialogue and negotiation among people of diverse perspectives and claims.
The application of this principle includes
- Creating Mutual understanding & Respect
- Non-violent communication
- Training in listening without judgment
- Unity – Inclusiveness Training
Liberation is not some distant future goal - asserts the author.
Follow one, very simple but often ignored Jain principle and experience this ultimate freedom here and now.
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Navigating Conflict in PE Using Strengths-Based ApproachesCHICommunications
Delivered on May 15, 2024 by the public and patient engagement team from the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, this presentation discusses the nuances of navigating conflict in patient engagement.
Learning objectives include:
-Understand the importance of using a trauma-informed approach in patient and public engagement
-Develop a strategy to work with patient and public partners in addressing conflict as it arises
-Employ strengths-based approaches to plan for conflict in your own work
Navigating Conflict in PE Using Strengths-Based ApproachesCHICommunications
Led by CHI's Patient Engagement team, this session is intended to teach users how to deal with and prepare for conflict as it arises in patient engagement.
Jainism 101 - an overview of Jain philosophySudhir Shah
Jainism 101 gives a brief overview of the basics of Jain philosophy. Stemming from ancient shramanic tradition of India, this simple but profound path is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. Jain way of life is based on three principles Ahimsa (non-injury), Anekantvad (Non-absolutism) and Aparigraha (non-attachment).
Navigating Conflict in PE Using Strengths-Based ApproachesCHICommunications
Delivered on May 15, 2024 by the public and patient engagement team from the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, this presentation discusses the nuances of navigating conflict in patient engagement.
Learning objectives include:
-Understand the importance of using a trauma-informed approach in patient and public engagement
-Develop a strategy to work with patient and public partners in addressing conflict as it arises
-Employ strengths-based approaches to plan for conflict in your own work
Navigating Conflict in PE Using Strengths-Based ApproachesCHICommunications
Led by CHI's Patient Engagement team, this session is intended to teach users how to deal with and prepare for conflict as it arises in patient engagement.
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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 person’s
rights, wishes and needs
• It yields to another’s 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.
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) väd(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 Einstein’s 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