As we honor the first birth anniversary of Arun Gandhi April 14, 1934, since his passing on May 2, 2023, the Ahimsa Peace Institute stands in reverence to the profound impact he left on the world. Arun Gandhi, the 5th grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, dedicated his life to the principles of nonviolence, spreading his message […]
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 […]
India’s Republic Day and the Path Is Peace
January 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What would Gandhi do today?
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
by Arun Gandhi, 5th grandson of Mahatma Gandhi What would Gandhi do today? When the world is torn apart by violence and governments around the world commit war crimes to preserve their hold on power; when inhumanity of the average citizen has reached its nadir and when hopelessness tears civilization asunder, we pray for peace […]
Violence Running Rampant by Malik Thompson
April 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Violence runs rampant in these austere times. An embodiment of the concept would certainly manifest as the Hydra itself, the multi-headed serpent monster from ancient Greek mythology, a monster which Hercules himself had difficulty slaying. Mimicking the Hydra, violence is manifold and ruthless. In today’s world, where there is mass profit from maintaining perpetual tragedies […]
What is it about our obsession with terrorism?
August 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
[Editor’s note: Originally posted to my blog @ What’s with our obession with terrorism?] Our obsession with terrorism has driven many of us into such a frenzy of fear that it often borders on the ridiculous.* I recently met a middle-aged gentleman from the upper middle class economic. He was very curious about my frequent travels […]
Kashmiri schoolchildren mark World Peace Day
September 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Published in The Express Tribune While violent protests raged across the country schoolchildren in Azad Jammu and Kashmir marked the International Day of Peace – which is celebrated around the world on September 21. Kashmiri schoolchildren celebrated the day by staging a grand walk at the Line of Control in Neelam Valley district to press […]
Satyagraha and Gandhi’s Salt March
April 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Source: Catalyst House Blog In early March of 1930, in order to help free India from British control, Mahatma Gandhi proposed a non-violent protest march denouncing the British Salt Tax, continuing Gandhi's national calls for civil disobedience. Before embarking on the 240-mile journey from Sabarmati to Dandi, Gandhi sent a letter to the the British […]
Remembering King: Radical Organizor or Safe Icon
January 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
895 streets in the America are named Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of clinics, community centers, hospitals and parks throughout the nation also bear his name. No other modern American figure’s name has been attached to so many civic places, said Derek Alderman, a professor of geography at the University of East Carolina who studies […]
In Palm Springs Arun Gandhi Spreads Message of Peace
November 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
Source: Catalyst House Blog | Photo Credit: Wade Nomura P reaching the message of peace and nonviolence at the recent Peace Conference in Palm Spring, California, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi said, "Over the years we have been feeding the wrong wolf in us, and so we have seen this escalation of violence." The conference was […]
Arun Gandhi speaks to Hatboro-Horsham High School students
October 29, 2011 by 3 Comments
Peace activist Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, came to Hatboro-Horsham High School to teach students about nonviolence and to talk about the two years he lived with his grandfather. He spoke to students in assemblies and small groups Tuesday. “I just hope it makes students a little more reflective,” high school enrichment teacher Kim […]
Peace Week 2011
September 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
Tomorrow, Wednesday Sept 21, I'm pleased to be a featured speaker along with Dr. Jane Goodall, Deepak Chopra and others, for the PeaceWeek 2011, a free global peace telesummit with over 60 great peacebuilders. I'll be speaking from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time. All calls are recorded and will be available for free indefinitely. […]
Arun Gandhi’s Talk in Aurora Colorado
February 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As part of the Season for Nonviolence, this program presents the Dr. Arun Gandhi recent talk in Aurora Co. about alternatives to violent responses. Presented by the Aurora Police Department, Aurora Public Schools, and New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living.