- Inner peace
Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at
peace , with enoughknowledge andunderstanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress. Being "at peace" is considered by many to be healthy (homeostasis ) and the opposite of being stressed or anxious. Peace of mind is generally associated with andhappiness .Peace of mind, serenity, and
calmness are descriptions of a disposition free from the effects of stress. In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state ofconsciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such asprayer ,meditation ,T'ai Chi Ch'uan oryoga , for example. Many spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of knowing oneself. Finding inner peace is often associated with traditions such asBuddhism andHinduism .Tenzin Gyatso , the 14thDalai Lama , emphasizes the importance of inner peace in the world:"The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world peace can be achieved. In this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; an atmosphere of peace must first be created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to include our families, our communities, and ultimately the whole planet." [cite book
last = Kraft
first = Kenneth
title = Inner Peace, World Peace: Essays on Buddhism and Nonviolence
publisher = 1992
date = 1992
pages = 2
isbn = 0791409694]ee also
* Enlightenment
*Meaning of life
*Nirvana
*Inner light
*Self-ownership
*Self-realization
*Shalom References
External links
* [http://www.successconsciousness.com/peace_mind.htm Peace of Mind Tips and Advice]
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