This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone in our history ratified on December 10, 1948. Drafted and adopted by the United Nations, this groundbreaking document defines the fundamental rights and freedoms inherently bestowed upon all 8.1 billion of us. Serving as a moral […]
Urgency Amid Tragedy:
Embracing Nonviolence Education for a Safer Future
December 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
We are deeply saddened to learn about the recent tragic events at UNLV. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this senseless act of violence. In moments like these, it becomes increasingly clear why the principles of nonviolence education are more crucial than ever. The recent incident underscores the urgency to cultivate a […]
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
November 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Today, on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, let’s reaffirm our commitment to peace. As we witness the gradual release of hostages amidst the conflict between Hamas and Israel, it’s a reminder that every life matters. MC Abdul, the young Palestinian rapper, echoes this sentiment, reminding us that our lives matter too. […]
Reflecting on a Night of AHIMSA:
UNLV Screening Unites Hearts for Peace and Change
October 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ahimsa Sanskrit word for Nonviolence. The ancient Indian principle of nonviolence which applies to actions towards all living beings. Ahimsa Peace Institute enjoyed the privilege of organizing a special debut screening of the award winning “AHIMSA-GANDHI: The Power of the Powerless” a film by Ramesh Sharma, hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) […]
UNLV Screening Host Of AHIMSA-GANDHI One Oct Panelist Include
September 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
Rajmohan Gandhi (prerecorded One Oct Opening Address for the Las Vegas community) Rajmohan Gandhi is a distinguished Indian biographer, historian, and research professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in the United States. His illustrious lineage includes being the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari. […]
UNLV Paves the Way: Presenting Nevada’s
Premiere AHIMSA GANDHI Screening Event
September 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Location and Venue | UNLV Film Department Screening Host UNLV’s FDH-109, a 254-seat theatre in the Flora Dungan Humanities Building 4505 S Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 Date – One October 2023 Meet and Greet – 6:00 – 6:50 pm | American Clergy Leadership Conference Meet and Greet Host […]
Ahimsa Peace Institute Signs Exclusive North America Film Distribution Agreement
August 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
TO AUGMENT PEACE-BUILDING-BASED EDUCATION AND PROCESSES IN AN INCREASINGLY PERILOUS WORLD Ahimsa is the highest duty. Even if we cannot practice it in full, we must try to understand its spirit and refrain as far as is humanly possible from violence.” — Mahatma Gandhi NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Ahimsa Peace […]
Sunanda Gandhi Girls School and Eco-Dome Evolution
June 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
GWEI Grant Supported Projects | Sunanda Gandhi Residential Girls School and Washi Gandhi Center for Learning | We are excited to unveil Sunanda Gandhi Residential Girls School, built on an acre of land, a beautiful example of cross culture cooperation. Next, the Sunanda and Arun Gandhi Memorial School* will be developed by the Mahatma Gandhi […]
Arun Manilal Gandhi, 5th Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Passes
May 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Very sad news to announce. Photo of Arun Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, India. April 14, 1934 Durban, South Africa – May 2, 2023 5:04 a.m. Kolhapur, India Arun Gandhi, 5th grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, son of Gandhi’s second child Manilal and Sushila Gandhi, brother to Sita and Ela, and father of Tushar […]
9 Wonderful Quotes from MK Gandhi
March 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
9 Wonderful Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi – 1) “If we are to teach real peace in this world…we shall have to begin with the children.” 2) “By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit.” 3) “Character alone will have real effect on the […]
Gandhi Legacy Tour of India The Book: A Life Changing Journey
January 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
Come along as we chronicle in words and pictures a life-changing journey through the heart of Gandhi’s India. Within these pages are provided an intimate experience of unique philanthropic travel though parts of India and groups that remain closely associated with the impact and phenomena of Gandhi: in the past, at present, and most importantly, […]
The Lost Diary of Kastur, My Ba
June 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Lost Diary of Kastur, My Ba by Tushar Gandhi Publisher, Harper Collins On Amazon – A couple of years ago, the staff of Gandhi Research Foundation of Jalgaon found a deteriorating and damaged diary at Kasturba Ashram, Indore. It turned out to be a 135-page diary written by Kasturba Gandhi, from January to September […]
The Gift of Anger
April 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Gift of Anger by Arun Gandhi on Amazon Arun Gandhi was just twelve years old when his parents dropped him off at Sevagram, his grandfather’s famous ashram. To Arun, the man who fought for India’s independence and was the country’s beloved preeminent philosopher and leader was simply a family member. He lived there for […]
Legacy of Love Book-On-CD read by Arun Gandhi
November 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
New Release of Arun Gandhi’s book-on-CD LEGACY OF LOVE My Education In The Path Of Nonviolence Simultaneously thought-provoking, humorous and inspiring, Arun recounts stories of the time he spent with his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, while at the Sevagram Ashram in South Africa as a young boy. Legacy Of Love: My Education In The Path […]
Was Gandhi Racist?
October 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Was Gandhi Racist? Selective research and reporting have sometimes distorted the image of Gandhiji. As a result, Ela Gandhi (Arun Gandhi’s sister and granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi) felt compelled to compile a message included below. Satish Dhupelia, great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and who lives in Durban South Africa, was interviewed on the South African Radio on the matter […]