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A Holistic Approach to Peace
The Role of Jain Nuns  |
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AGENDA - The Jain Congregation
- Objectives of Jainism
- Jain Nuns: Role Model for Peace
- Objectives of a Nun’s Life
- Significance of a Nun’s Role for Society
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CATURVIDHA DHARMA SANGHA
Four-fold Religious Order 
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Objectives of Jainism - Conquer Inner Enemies
- Achieve Omniscience with Perfect Qualities
- Self-Realisation
- Attain Liberation
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Jain Nuns: Role Model for Peace - Non-Violence
- Truth
- Non-Stealing
- Celibacy
- Non-Possession
- Self-Restraint
- Self-Discipline
- Renunciation
- Detachment
- Equanimity
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Objectives of a Jain Nun’s Life TINNAANANG TAARYAANANG
Practise thyself and show the path to others ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
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Significance of Nun’s Role for Society - Application of Peace Principles
- Reinforcement of Values
- Promotion of Meditation, Prayer & Rituals
- Training in Non-violence
- Foster & Preserve Jain Culture & Way of Life
- Proper pronunciation & meaning of Sutras
- Correct understanding of Scriptures
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How Can We Make Non-Violence
A Natural Human Instinct? - Sincere efforts to reduce violence in our life
- Respect thoughts and beliefs of others
- Settle disputes through peace and harmony
- Endeavor to solve problems of injustice, illiteracy, exploitation, and poverty
- Practice self-dependency, self-restraint, self-control and self-introspection
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Respect Thoughts and Beliefs of Others  |
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Nuns’ Training Centre at Ladnun, Rajasthan - India  |
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Training for Initiation Mumukshu Sisters  |
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Nuns in Morning Prayer  |
| Reading of Scriptures |
| Inspection of All Belongings |
| Pratikraman Rituals (Self-Introspection) |
| Hand Sewing |
| Wooden Bowls being made by Hand |
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Eating Bowl inscribed with Jain Sutras
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| GOCHARI (Door to door food collection) |
| Washing Bowls and Clothes by Hand |
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Visiting a Hindu Temple
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Meditation Training for School Children in Colchester (UK)
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Samanis Teaching Jain Philosophy at University
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Jain Prayer of Healing, Love & Non-Violence
at The Ohio Senate Chamber
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Conclusion
You do not have to be a nun …
…or even a Jain …
… to take a holistic approach to peace …
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The Holistic Approach to Peace - Respect the thoughts and beliefs of others
- Preach the message of peace
- Teach children from an early age
- Make meditation and prayer a part of your daily life
- Discipline your mind through training
- Make time for daily self-introspection
- Limit your use of the world’s resources
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Dr. Samani Pratibha Pragya