Today, we celebrate International Girls in ICT Day and Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day two powerful reminders of the role education, opportunity, and exposure play in building a more equitable world. International Girls in ICT Day, a United Nations initiative, inspires and encourages girls and young women to explore careers in information […]
Statement from the Ahimsa Peace Institute on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
It is with solemn hearts that we at the Ahimsa Peace Institute honor the life and passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a man of the people, who departed this world at the age of 88, just one day after Easter, the celebration of resurrection, hope, and eternal light. Pope Francis embodied a rare and […]
Love in Action: Carrying Ahimsa Beyond the Season
The Season for Nonviolence | January 30 to April 4, 2025 As the 2025 Season for Nonviolence comes to a close, we reflect on the timeless wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Nonviolence is an absolute commitment to the way of love.” Founded in the spirit of Gandhi and King, the Season for Nonviolence […]
Love in Action, Ahimsa in Motion
Season for Nonviolence 2025 Begins Today! From January 30 (Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial Day) to April 4 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Memorial Day), we honor the legacy of two champions of nonviolence. This 64-day global campaign is a call to action for peace and positive change. Explore the Journey: Season for Nonviolence 2025 79-page slideshow […]
Jimmy Carter a Champion of Humanity
As we usher in a new year, Ahimsa Peace Institute reflects on the profound legacy of President Jimmy Carter, a global symbol of peace, nonviolence, and humanitarian service. His life exemplifies the values of ahimsa in thought, word, and deed. From his early years in Plains, Georgia, to his historic presidency and post-presidential humanitarian endeavors, […]
Celebrating Adi Da’s Jayanti: A Holy Day of Divine Birth
Today, we honor the Jayanti of Avatar Adi Da Samraj, a day marked by profound spiritual significance. I had the privilege of being and celebrating with Him November 3, 1997 in Naitauba, Fiji, and that sacred time continues to instruct me. On this day, we celebrate Adi Da’s birth, which was an event […]
Tushar Gandhi’s Insights on Nonviolence Today
Watch full discussion on YouTube On October 16, 2024, The Peace Alliance’s Department of Peacebuilding hosted a powerful discussion, Nonviolence Today: Carrying Forward Gandhi’s Message, featuring Tushar Gandhi. Lynnea Bylund, founder of the Ahimsa Peace Institute, was invited by the Peace Alliance to introduce Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent […]
Panel Discussion Summary – Ahimsa In Action: Transforming the Future Through Nonviolence
On October 5th, 2024, we co-hosted a moving panel discussion on “Ahimsa in Action: Transforming the Future Through Nonviolence,” where distinguished global leaders explored how the principles of nonviolence can create a more just and peaceful future. This 90-minute virtual event brought together peacebuilders, activists, and leaders from diverse backgrounds to reflect on their personal […]
Gandhi’s Legacy: Celebrating the Power of Ahimsa
Today, October 2nd, marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as we celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi’s legacy continues to resonate across the world, inspiring millions to embrace peace, love in action, and the transformative power of Ahimsa—nonviolence. Born in 1869, Gandhi dedicated his life to truth, nonviolent principles, and uplifting humanity. […]
A Call for Peace Amid Escalating Global Tensions
As we commemorate the One October tragedy in Las Vegas in 2024, Rajmohan Gandhi’s heartfelt message from last year remains profoundly relevant. Delivered during The Light of Ahimsa: Healing Hearts With Nonviolence event at UNLV in Las Vegas on October 1, 2023, his words honored the memory of “the innocent, unsuspecting music-loving human beings casually […]
Meet the Co-Hosts: The Peace Alliance & Ahimsa Peace Institute | Ahimsa in Action
Meet Screening Co-Hosts Co-Host – The Peace Alliance/ Campaign for a Department of Peacebuilding We are thrilled to introduce the co-hosts of our upcoming screening event, starting with The Peace Alliance, a nonprofit organization established on March 31, 2004. Co-founded by peace activist and author Marianne Williamson, The Peace Alliance has dedicated itself to making […]
AHIMSA Gandhi Special Screening and Live Virtual Panel
Announcing a Special Screening of AHIMSA – Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless and a follow-up Live Virtual Panel Discussion The Peace Alliance Celebrating the 61st Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech August 28, 1963 August 28, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have […]