Inner peace 933673 222515079 2008-06-29T19:23:59Z 68.231.209.145 Removed external link [http://www.findpeaceofmind.org/inner-peace.htm Buddhist View of Inner Peace] because the The New Kadampa Tradition is largely viewed as a cult, not a Buddhist sect. '''Inner peace''' (or '''peace of mind''') refers to a state of being [[mind|mentally]] or [[spirituality|spiritually]] at [[peace]], with enough [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or [[Stress (medicine)|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 [[wiktionary:Bliss|bliss]] and [[happiness]]. Peace of mind, [[Serenity (spirituality)|serenity]], and [[calmness]] are descriptions of a disposition free from the effects of stress. In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state of [[consciousness]] or [[Enlightenment (concept)|enlightenment]] that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as [[prayer]], [[meditation]], [[T'ai Chi Ch'uan]] or [[yoga]], for example. Many spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of [[Know thyself|knowing oneself]]. Finding inner peace is often associated with traditions such as [[Buddhism]] and [[Hinduism]]. [[Tenzin Gyatso]], the 14th [[Dalai Lama]], emphasizes the importance of inner peace in the world: <blockquote>"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." <ref>{{cite book | last = Kraft | first = Kenneth | title = Inner Peace, World Peace: Essays on Buddhism and Nonviolence | publisher = 1992 | date = 1992 | pages = 2 | isbn = 0791409694 }}</ref></blockquote> ==See also== {{wikiquote}} * [[Enlightenment (concept)|Enlightenment]] * [[Meaning of life]] * [[Nirvana]] * [[Inner light]] * [[Self-ownership]] * [[Self-realization]] * [[Shalom]] ==References== {{refimprove|date=October 2007}} {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.successconsciousness.com/peace_mind.htm Peace of Mind Tips and Advice] [[Category:Meditation]] [[Category:Peace]] [[Category:Virtues]] [[Category:Yoga]] [[de:Seelenfrieden]] [[es:Shanti]] [[ja:内なる平和]] [[pt:paz interior]]