Intentions

INTENTIONS - Why we wanna do this...

offer Aurovilians a practice for living and experiencing Human Unity through Nonviolent Communication
make Nonviolent Communication accessible to Tamil-speaking Aurovilians
offer working groups a practice for working together and moving forward in Auroville's development
offer Aurovilians and working groups an opportunity to continue exploring important topics, such as governance, sociocracy, group decision making, team building, conflict resolution, mediation, etc.
give Aurovilians an opportunity to interact with quality, world-class trainers, and to attend their workshops for free (instead of traveling abroad and paying a lot of money for it)
identify specific working groups who want to create long-term projects or connections with the trainers (who are offering continued support)

kick-start Joy Living and Learning Centre
become a resource centre for NVC in Auroville, India, Asia and beyond
get Auroville's NVC community on the world map, thereby attracting more trainers, volunteers and students in the future
offer multi-lingual trainings in English, French, Tamil, Hindi, and more...
offer Aurovilians an opportunity to enrich their lives and deepen awareness, compassion, gratitude and celebration
attract guests who value growth in awareness and compassion
encourage and provide platform for interaction between guests and Aurovilians
increase awareness and acceptance of NVC in Auroville
explore similarities/differences between the ideals of Auroville and the principles of NVC
experience living in community, sharing and respecting our values and those of others
offer a space for international trainers to meet and share ideas about how NVC can benefit Auroville (working groups, education, mediation, intercultural relations)
share, connect, learn, celebrate, have fun...!