India’s Republic Day and the Path Is Peace On January 26, 2024, we commemorate organic synchronicities —a day marked not only by historical events but also resonating with the timeless path of peace. This day is a synchronicity of anniversaries, contributing to India’s history and the global call for nonviolence. Vivekananda’s Enduring Legacy: Shaping Minds […]
Tagore’s Critique of Materialistic Spirituality
January 23, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabindranath Tagore’s poem “Deeno Daan” beautifully captures the essence of spirituality and critiques the disconnect between outward displays of religious grandeur and genuine spiritual values. The poem emphasizes compassion, love, truth, and peace as the true foundations of a divine home. The contrast between the opulent temple and the suffering of the subjects during a […]
Seeds of Light Publications
January 18, 2024 by 4 Comments
Enjoy this Beloved 6-month companion journal to the publication Seeds of Light Planting Seeds of Love, Kindness, and Compassion: Living Your Legacy! Seeds of Light Planting Seeds of Love, Kindness, and Compassion is filled with nonviolent practice consideration ideas, activities, and examples at the end of each chapter. The Foreword by Arun Gandhi spotlights […]
Educators, Students, and Youth Advocates!
January 12, 2024 by 4 Comments
Join Ahimsa Peace Institute’s Season for Nonviolence 2024: Calling Schools and Youth for Inspirational Submissions! Ahimsa Peace Institute welcomes you to participate in the transformational Season for Nonviolence 2024, a powerful platform dedicated to nurturing the ethos of peace and justice in our communities. Join us in commemorating the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. […]
Transformative Journey: How MLK Jr.’s
Visit to India Redefined Civil Rights Activism
January 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s notable statements regarding love is from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. In this speech, he said: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” This […]
Be Kind
January 2, 2024 by 4 Comments
Daily Acts of Ahimsa Day 2 | “Reflect on a conflict you’ve resolved peacefully and share the lessons learned.” Leela by Lynnea Bylund | City of North Las Vegas, Nevada 2023 After we left our friends home, we wanted some salad. We pulled up to the store in the strip mall where there was a […]
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
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 […]