concept   non-violence

13 commonsense assertions
Cultures (13) Gandhian India (1) Buddhist (1) South Africa (1) Jainism (1) Ancient Greece (1) Bhutan (1) Mongolia (1) Native American (1) Norse societies (1) Pacific Islands (1) Soviet Union (1) Tibet (1) Viking cultures (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 non-violence Gandhian India Non-violence is a fundamental principle deeply ingrained in Gandhian teachings and societal norms in India. 6
2 non-violence Buddhist Buddhist teachings emphasize non-violence and compassion as core principles. 3
3 non-violence South Africa In South African culture, non-violence is an important strategy for achieving social justice and change. 3
4 non-violence Jainism Jainism emphasizes non-violence towards all living beings, including insects and microorganisms. 2
5 non-violence Ancient Greece Non-violence was not a prominent concept in ancient Greek and Norse societies, despite valuing virtues like courage and honor. 1
6 non-violence Bhutan Non-violence is highly valued and promoted as a way of life in Bhutanese culture. 1
7 non-violence Mongolia Non-violence may have been overshadowed by historical events and military conflicts in Mongolian culture. 1
8 non-violence Native American Non-violence is a core principle in traditional Native American cultures and modern pacifist communities. 1
9 non-violence Norse societies Non-violence may not have been a prominent concept in ancient Norse societies despite valuing virtues like courage and honor. 1
10 non-violence Pacific Islands Non-violence may have been promoted in Pacific Island cultures through philosophical and spiritual teachings, similar to Chinese culture. 1
11 non-violence Soviet Union Non-violence was overshadowed by historical events and military conflicts in the cultures of the Soviet Union and Mongolia. 1
12 non-violence Tibet Non-violence is a fundamental principle in both Indian and Tibetan culture, rooted in the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. 1
13 non-violence Viking cultures Non-violence was not commonly practiced or valued in the warrior-based societies of Ancient Rome and Viking cultures. 1