Description
It may be argued that global peace is implausible; yet the disruptive and highly destructive character of modern warfare begs the question of what elements could make it conceivable.This workshop explores the elements that help envisioning a path to global peace. Dr. Portilla will first provide a historical perspective and theoretical basis to understand a crucial dimension of human existence that has been neglected in modern discourses on peace: the inner experience of peace as cultivated by sages and mystics since ancient times. He will also explain how the inner experience of peace is crucial for a) fostering harmony among different religions, philosophies, and world views, b) finding the less harmful ways to deal with conflict, and c) developing general frameworks for global peace (including politics, culture, and spirituality) that are stable and can be sustained over time.
Participants will then engage in developing a framework for global peace through practical exercises, following three stages: finding inner peace through the lens of mystical consciousness, understanding how to deal with conflict and violence through a perspective based on ancient Indian philosophy, and, finally, reflecting on politics, culture, and spirituality through a comprehensive framework for global peace. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand the importance of the inner experience of peace as central to personal and societal transformation, and they will be able to envision how inner (spiritual) work and outer (political, cultural) work can be integrated.
| Period | 15 May 2026 |
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| Held at | Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia |
| Degree of Recognition | International |