Abstract
\nWhen we use the word \;nonviolence \;in English\, we are usually taking ourselves to translate the Sanskrit \;ahiṃsā. \; \;That term is more precisely translated as \;non-harm\, \;or \;non-injury. \; \; \;Violence \;in English connotes \;violation\, \;which in turn connotes a kind of deviation from the normal\, from the expected\, or the required. \;Hiṃsā\, \;deriving from a root that means \;to strikes\, \;simply \;connotes injury to oneself or to another. The point is important because much of what constitutes \;hiṃsā\, \;or harm\, is often \;normal\, expected\, \;or even legally and socially \;required \;despite its morally problematic status. \;The Engaged Buddhist movement directs our attention to the normalization of harm\, or what we have come to call violence\, in everyday life\, and the need for radical change if we are to lead&mdash\;individually or collectively&mdash\;lives of \;ahiṃsā \;or nonviolence. \;I present a Buddhist analysis of nonviolence in a way \;relevant to our contemporary life. To do so\, I first \;explain how violence manifests in the contemporary world. \; Second\, I develop a Buddhist analysis of that violence and its causes. \;Third\, I ask how a Buddhist ethical framework determines our responsibilities as agents in the context of that violence and a path to its eradication. \;
\nPlease note you can physically attend (video-link) or remotely join us through the Zoom link below.
\nTime: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; June 15\, 2023\, 02:00-4.00PM Hobart
\nVenue: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Physics rooms 218 in Hobart and room 001\, Building A at Newnham
\nOnline/Zoom: \;https://utas.zoom.us/s/85331820730
\nMeeting ID: \;853 3182 0730 \; \;
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