Study nonviolence, character, unity, critical thinking and personal responsibility. Question harmful patterns and seek better understanding.
A MENTAL MOVEMENT · AN EVERYDAY PRACTICE
Carry the Movement.
You do not need to join an organization to begin. Learn the principles, live them, and carry them into your own community.
Practice peaceful conflict resolution, integrity and accountability in your relationships and everyday decisions.
Share useful knowledge and independently take constructive action where you live. Start small and lead through your example.
What can I do today?
Encourage someone. Settle a disagreement without threats. Mentor a young person where appropriate. Share a skill or opportunity. Support a constructive community project.
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There are no applications, dues, assigned roles or reporting requirements. You choose how to put the principles into practice. You may share OBM's publicly available educational resources with appropriate attribution, without claiming official affiliation.
Independent action: People who use these teachings act on their own behalf. They do not represent OBM, organize official OBM chapters, collect funds in its name or speak for the movement without express authorization.
Our standard: Nonviolence, lawful action, respect for others and personal responsibility.