Spiritual Practice within Conflict and Peace. Rethinking Geopolitical Philosophy
Dan Chițoiu, Corina Domnari
MEΘEXIS Journal of Research in Values and Spirituality May 29, 2026 DOI: 10.71210/mjrvs.10.ed (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Spirituality Humanity Power physics Geopolitics Spiritual practice Environmental ethics Epistemology Compassion Spiritual development |
| Key points | Argues that rethinking geopolitics through spiritual practice moves beyond secular power structures to embrace deeper human values, consciousness, and ethics, proposing that spiritual development and shared humanity are paths to sustainable, just peace. Contends that spirituality can both generate conflict and foster peace, and calls for spiritual leaders and practices that build trust and form global communities grounded in a common moral vision. |
Abstract
Issue 10 of MEΘEXIS Journal brings together research papers on the role of spiritual practice in conflict and peace and its significance for geopolitics. Rethinking geopolitics through spiritual practice means moving beyond secular power structures to embrace deeper human values, consciousness, and ethics. This approach draws on spiritual traditions and practices to foster compassionate understanding and inner change. It questions traditional political frameworks by focusing on shared humanity and spiritual development as paths to sustainable, just peace, rather than merely ending war. Spirituality can both generate conflict and foster peace, and it calls for spiritual leaders and practices that build trust, turn conflicts into opportunities for justice, and form global communities grounded in a common moral vision.