Gandhian Principles of Non-Violence

1.  Respect
    I vow to respect others and the interconnectedness of all life.

2.  Understanding
     I vow to understand the "whys" (meaning behind behavior), for myself and others.

3.  Acceptance
     Out of respect and understanding, I vow to accept the differences of others.

4.  Appreciating Differences
     I seek to move beyond acceptance into appreciation and celebration of difference.

5.  Truth and Truthfulness
     I commit to be truthful and authentic and to confront untruth wherever I find it.

6.   Absorbing Suffering
      I take on without complaint any suffering that results from my confrontation
      with untruth. I also accept that all forms of violence cannot be totally eliminated.

7.  Ahimsa (nonviolence) with my Adversary
      I vow to help my adversary avoid all suffering, especially from our confrontation.

8.  Trusteeship and Constructive Action
      Beyond personal necessities, I see myself as God’s trustee over my possessions and talents. I             ​  promise to use them to empower others and make things fair for all.

Eight Social Blunders – M. Gandhi

• Wealth Without Work
• Pleasure Without Conscience
• Knowledge Without Character    
• Commerce Without Morality
• Science Without Humanity    
• Worship Without Sacrifice
• Politics Without Principles
• Rights Without Responsibilities