During the last 2,500 years in Buddhist monasteries, a system of seven practices of reconciliation has evolved. Although these techniques were formulated to settle disputes within the circle of monks, i think they might also be of use in our households and in our society.The first practice is Face-to-Face-Sitting.

Only the present moment contains life.

If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace.

If love is in our hearts, every thought, word, and deed can bring about a miracle. Because understanding is the very foundation of love, words and actions that emerge from our love are always helpful.

In mindfulness one is not only restful and happy, but alert and awake. Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality.

When we give ourselves the chance to let go of all our tension, the body's natural capacity to heal itself can begin to work.

Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.