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草根方案

 

草根方案

 

草根方案是在2005年,由生活的藝術義工所發展出來的獨特、實做的永續農業與領袖訓練方案。它結合了永續文化、健康幸福、靜心與領袖訓練等不同領域的教育家來指導一個為期三週的夏季密集訓練課程。
 
個訓練的主要課程內容包含: 
1) 在一個實際的2公頃大的有機農園中實習
2) 最新有機農耕技術與永續文化設計的研習會
3) 正規的營養與健康見習教育
 
此外,學員也接受領導訓練以發展溝通、衝突解決、壓力管理與培養團隊精神的能力,讓他們在運用所學習的技巧與觀念而面對挑戰時能夠有效率的處理。
2009年,草根方案的工作人員又創造了額外的教育課程一種綜合、實用與有趣的永續農耕與營養學週末工作坊,目的在讓三週夏季密集訓練的技術與知識,能夠更大幅度的與全球各地社區的人們分享。於是原本夏季密集訓練結業的學員再度接受訓練,培養他們的能力,讓他們能夠為自己社區的成員進行這種教育訓練工作坊。草根方案的使命是提升意識、實踐永續農耕、創造更健康的生態環境、確保本土產糧的安全、讓人們以健康與滋養的方式與大自然再度連結,而這個週末工作坊是達成以上使命的正式手段。
 

願景 

 
全球各地社區都受到青年領袖們的鼓舞,致力於:
• 將社區的草地與空間轉變成為蔬果園地、自我維護的景觀
• 支持本地、小規模的農場,並歸劃社區糧食供應系統
• 注重飲食,強調健康與營養飲食的價值
• 降低消費、減少在生態上烙印的足跡
• 透過靜坐學習如何增強個人能量、覺知與工作的效率
• 歡樂的生活

 

草根方案的五元素

草根方案是由五個元素組成:靜心、健康幸福、永續農業、強化和社群,每一元素相互交織成為草根方案。.

1. 靜心
當我們注意到這個時代的環境與社會的桃戰時,很重要的是我們帶著專注、穩定、輕盈和承諾的心態。靜心是穩固、滋養這些正面特質的工具。

2. 健康幸福
有了健康的身體和自我的了解,人的能力就會大幅地擴展開來,認知自己是大自然的一部份後,我們就變成他人及周遭環境的資源。

3. 永續農業
我們選擇如何鍡養自己的方式,反應出我們與更寬廣世界的關係。草根方案透過倡導與每個人息息相關的創新永續農業,發展出生生不息、永續活潑的社會。

4. 青年人的自強運動
承諾、自信、熱忱、力量與願意承担身為領袖的重責大任。
專心致力於以上各種特質,年輕人因此能激發社會與環境的轉變。

5. 社會共同體

在接納與鼓舞的環境下學習、分享、共事是我們草根方案成功的關鍵。大家一起發想點子和解決問題,有助於新社會、生態系統的發展。 

  • 將社區的草地與空間轉變成為蔬果園地、自我維護的景觀
  • 支持本地、小規模的農場,並歸劃社區糧食供應系統
  • 注重飲食,強調健康與營養飲食的價值
  • 降低消費、減少在生態上烙印的足跡
  • 透過靜坐學習如何增強個人能量、覺知與工作的效率
  • 健康歡樂的生活

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Testimonials

 
M.,
age 26
“I had decided to go back to my anti-depressants before this (The Art of Living) course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”
Course participant

“I’ve been suffering from a loss of concentration, weak memory and extreme anger. Now I feel as if something heavy has been lifted from my back.”
Course Participant

“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”
Dr. Venus

“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to grow.”
M. Ali Bankat

"Before this experience, I was sad, depressed and starting to lose hope because of the situation here in Iraq. Now, after only four days, I feel confident in myself – happier, have hopes and dreams again and I feel that life is so beautiful. I have started to love everyone and physically I have much more energy and am able to do more things. I want to thank you very much for helping all of us feel better.”
M. Fahdil

“I had a wonderful experience in these four days. I feel better, like my head is clear and that oxygen is entering every cell in my body… thank you for sharing this experience with us.”
T.M.

“I’ve been chronically depressed and on medication for years. I’m no longer depressed or take medication. Since taking the Art of Living Course, I’ve learned to live in the now… less concerned about the past and the future.”
S.L.

“I feel like I went through a mental shower. Before, I was very angry and very sad about everything in the past. Now I’m just filled with joy and gratitude.”
A.K.,
age 24
“I can’t really begin to tell you the emotional and psychological feelings I’m having now after the course. The peace, serenity, and exhilaration I have got from doing the breathing techniques have me more euphoric than any drug I’ve ever taken, and I know that if I continue this in my daily life I’ll never use drugs again.”
Ramia Sagban
Baghdad
"We are grateful to Sri Sri. He is very wise and has a lot of knowledge. And he stands for peace, which is very important for Iraq"
A village women at a UNIFEM center
Afghanistan
These courses are the best. I want more of these. I have not slept in years and I have been sleeping every night since I started doing these techniques.
Afghan Attorney for International Law with the Ministry of Women
Afghanistan
The course is wonderful. I feel years younger.
Ban Ki - Moon
United Nations Secretary-General
We need more than ever the contribution of men and women of faith who defend and promote the human values that bind us together. The values you (Sri Sri) champion, including non-violence, compassion and the sanctity of all life, go to the heart of what the United Nations stand for.
Sri Sri
Amarnath
The civil society should come forward for resolution of the issue so that peace is restored in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sri Sri
Amarnath
Wherever Hindus are in majority, they need to protect the Muslims and vice versa.
A survivor of the carnage to Sri Sri
Ghodra Riots
We needed to get back our faith and courage to survive, and we got this from the workshops. What Art of Living has done is more than enough.
A reporter from a national daily to some volunteers conducting a workshop at the Jahangir Nagar relief camp
Ghodra Riots
I was scared to walk down these roads even though these are familiar to me and I am a journalist. How did you reach here?
Afet Billali
Disabled war veteran, Kosovo
I heard them calling me for help. I often jumped from my bed searching for the gun, and afterwards I could not sleep. After the program, I sleep much better, and flashbacks and nightmares have reduced.
S. Dawood Naderi
President, Kayan Construction Company
I recommend the Art of Living course to others who are dealing with the many stresses of working and living in a high tension areas. The natural and easily learned techniques are effective in lessening the effects of daily stresses as well as the effects of pent up stresses in the body and mind.
Sayeed Mansoor Naderi, Ismaili Khan,
Member of parliament, Islamic Rebublic of Afghanistan, Former vice-president, Republic of Afghanistan
Since learning the knowledge and techniques in the Art of Living course, I notice increased energy, feelings of peacefulness and calmness, improved concentration and greater physical flexibility. I strongly and whole heartedly commend the program for the people of Afghanistan.
Lipika Chandra
a teacher at Lokpuram School, Mumbai 26/11
I am seeing the change in my students. Earlier, they were restless in class. They have been discussing the terror attacks and there was a certain amount of anger, a strange fear in their sub-conscious that it could happen here too. The meditation program has helped ease tensions and the students feel calm throughout the day.
An Art of Living volunteer from one of the affected localities
Mumbai Terror Attacks
Although people were evacuated from the area, they could hear the firing and bombing. We are trying to remove the fear through yoga, meditation, satsang [community gatherings] and counseling techniques.
Lipika Chandra
a secondary school teacher at Lokpuram School
I am seeing the change in my students. Earlier, they were restless in class. They have been discussing the terror attacks and there was a certain amount of anger, a strange fear in their sub-conscious that it could happen here too. The meditation program has helped ease tensions and the students feel calm throughout the day.
Vehbi Rafuni
Retired director, Association of Disabled KLA Veterans
I have experienced great relief from anger, irritability, sleep disorders and depression and have witnessed more healing in many veterans who have attended the program.
Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Yaqubi
Shia leader
We welcome the delegation (Art of Living) with open arms and hearts. We welcome you (Sri Sri) as our brother and we are ready to work hand in hand with you.
Nouri al Maliki
Iraqi Prime Minister
There are big powers who have big might, but they are not able unite the hearts and mind of people. This work can be done only by a spiritual leader.
Dr Bindeshwar Pathak
Founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organization, India
I have been working for several years for the upliftment of Dalits. Now I have full confidence that with Sri Sri's leadership, my effort is will get new vigour and inspiration.
Prof. Dr. Peter Eigen
Founder & Chairman of Advisory Board, Transparency International, Germany
My NGO, Transparency International, is fighting corruption all over the world, and it has been energized, inspired, and strengthened by H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
His Excellency Sir Anerood Jugnauth
President, Mauritius
The teachings of H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar provide the world with a roadmap for love, justice and harmony. His spiritual and humanitarian actions are worthy of praise since it is rare to find people so dedicated to the human cause. His legendary charisma, knowledge, service and unwavering commitment to peace, drive thousands of volunteers towards community service.
Shri T. N. Chaturvedi
Ex-Governor of Karnataka, India
H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's message, while rooted in the spiritual heritage of this country, distills the essence of various religions that always aspire for the good of each individual and mankind as a whole. Let spirituality pervade our thinking. Let human values be at play in our lives, hearts and actions.
Joe Biden
Vice President, United States of America
The Art of Living foundation is one of the India's stars. It has an actually incredible--following that cuts through all religions, cultures and backgrounds, a very, very difficult thing to do in today's world.
Prof. Gesine Schwan
candidate for the 2009 German presidential elections and Dean of Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance, Berlin.
It is admirable with what a gentle resoluteness, with what a calm dynamic, with what full concentration, with what incorruptible kindness, Sri Sri Makes people understand that they can only contribute to peace by overcoming their own inner fear and prejudice against others.
Mr. Ruud Lubbers
Former Prime Minister, the Netherlands
I have met many NGOs - representative of indigenous people & they have made it clear that economic development alone does not sufficient. The common future of our one world family is rooted in the awareness that we have only borrowed mother earth from generations to come. The Art of living is not the end, but it is the beginning for everybody and everything. It is the way to harmony.
 

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