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Content:
The guidebook contains three main sections:
I. Value Statements on 12
core values are written in both conceptual and practical terms. Values discussed are:
Cooperation, Freedom, Happiness, Honesty, Humility, Love, Peace, Respect, Responsibility,
Simplicity, Tolerance, and Unity. Since values are interconnected, these 12 values are
meant to serve as guiding values for further exploration of these and all other values.
II. Individual Perspective explains some of the
premises and concepts in the Value Statements, particularly as they apply to individual
behavior and thought patterns. Discussion includes:
- How to align thoughts, words, and actions with universal principles of human conduct.
- How the consequences of action are inescapable.
- How the individual can maintain cleanliness and honesty in words and deeds, purity in
thoughts and actions.
- How to gain mastery over thoughts, and how to break wasteful thought patterns.
III. Workshops and Activities are designed to help
the individual "live" his or her values -- at home, at work, at school, in the
community, and in the global neighborhood. Activities include dialogues, seminars,
creative group sessions, and other innovative initiatives to encourage active
participation.
Supporting Voices: Interspersed throughout the
guidebook are archival quotes on values from individuals from within the UN system,
including Secretary-Generals, Presidents of the General Assembly, Ambassadors, and
Directors of UN Agencies. The messages have been encapsulated in the theme of the UN50:
"We
the peoples of the United Nations -- United for a Better World."
Sharing Our Values for a Better World (SVBW): SVBW
is an international initiative created, organized, and coordinated by the Brahma Kumaris
World Spiritual University, a non-governmental organization of the United Nations in
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council and with UNICEF. SVBW was
originally a year-long program which started in September 1994 and culminated in a
celebration to honor the UN50 (September - October 1995), at which time Living Values:
A Guidebook was launched. Due to its popular appeal, SVBW is now into its second year
and gaining momentum as outreach activities continue.
"This publication is a beautiful offering to the governments and peoples of the
United Nations at its 50th anniversary. The combination conveyed by the book of
inspiration, profundity, simplicity and practicality is a compelling and powerful one.
This volume will be very useful to teachers, political leaders, community mobilisers and
to any individual interested in empowering the human being and transforming society. A
reliable guide to be used in our inner and outer journey into the 21st century.
" Leticia Ramos Shahani, Senate President
Pro-Tempore, Chairperson, Committee on Education, Arts and Culture, Philippines.
Living Values: A Guidebook
is available for purchase in different languages the main ones being: English, French and
Spanish
Currently out of print.
First Edition 1995
215mm x 280mm
110 pages
ISBN
1-886872-09-0
Order Code 2082
Paperback US$ 8.00
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