The Timeless Call to Wholeness There is a truth that does not age, fracture, or fade with time. It speaks not only through scripture or philosophy, but through the very heartbeat of life itself a truth Gandhi called Ahimsa, and Adi Da revealed as Prior Unity. In a world increasingly tangled in fragmentation, this truth […]
Statement from the Ahimsa Peace Institute on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Jimmy Carter a Champion of Humanity
January 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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, […]
Gandhi’s Legacy: Celebrating the Power of Ahimsa
October 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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. […]
Meet Our Panelists: Honoring Nonviolence and Gandhiji’s Jayanti
September 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ahimsa In Action Transforming the Future Through Nonviolence September 28 – October 4, 2024 AHIMSA – Gandhi: The Power of Powerless Screening for Change October 5, 2024 Panel Discussion As we approach October 5, 2024, and gather to celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence and Gandhiji’s Jayanti, we are honored to introduce the remarkable individuals who […]
Meet the Co-Hosts: The Peace Alliance & Ahimsa Peace Institute | Ahimsa in Action
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 Peace Institute Statement on the Recent Political Violence
July 13, 2024 by 1 Comment
We are deeply saddened by the political violence at the former President Trump rally. This violent act is a reminder of the urgent need for peace and nonviolence in our society. At the Ahimsa Peace Institute, we firmly believe that our survival and progress depend on our commitment to Ahimsa—the practice of love in action. […]
Protected: AHIMSA Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless Award Winning Documentary by Ramesh Sharma
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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Gandhi’s Salt March: A Journey of Ahimsa
March 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
Gandhi during the Salt March, March 1930 March 12th holds a special place in history as it marks the anniversary of the iconic Gandhi Salt March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha. This 24-day journey, spanning from March 12th to April 6th, 1930, stands as a testament to the power of satyagraha in the face […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Gandhi Day: Gandhi’s Poignant Legacy
October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On the 143rd birth anniversary of my grandfather I am reminded of a poignant statement he made to a journalist who asked: What do you think will happen with your philosophy after you die? With sadness in his voice he said: “The people will follow me in life, worship me in death but not make […]
The Relevance of Gandhi Today
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Source: www.ArunGandhi.net | Jan 21, 2010 Sixty years after his death a portion of Gandhiji’s ashes, stashed away by Madalsa and Shriman Narayan, the daughter and son-in-law of Jamnalal Bajaj, will be immersed at Chowpati Beach in Mumbai. Although I will be thousands of miles away in the United States the memories of sixty years […]
We are proving Gandhi right
June 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
There certainly are many issues involved in the modern phenomenon of making fun over someone’s religion. The primary issue that concerns me is the lack of respect for someone’s faith. In the world we live in, respect is eroding just as rapidly as the environment and the ecology. When people make fun of other people’s […]