Ahimsa, which instructs Jains to practice non-violence in voice, thought, and deed, is based on this core concept. Animals, plants, and even microorganisms are included in the scope of ahimsa, in ...

And so, Ahimsa. Kindness. Non-violence in the absence of competition or jealousy or a hierarchy based on the haves and have nots. The hunter-gatherers worked together for the safety of the herd.

The idea of non-violence or ahimsa was central to Mahatma Gandhi’s beliefs. From the railway platform in Pietermaritzburg, to the indigo plantations of Champaran, the response to Chauri Chaura ...

In the practice of Ashtanga Yoga, there are guidelines given for how to live a moral, ethical, meaningful life. As many of us sit, perched anxiously on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what ...

Production has been completed on “Ahimsa – Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless” a new feature length documentary about Mahatma Gandhi and the concept of non-violence. It features the song ...

by Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara The word Ahimsa, derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often translated into English as non-violence. The dictionary defines it as “the ...

The feature-length documentary brings one on a journey to understand the origins of ‘Ahimsa’. Featuring experts on environment, nutrition, spirituality, it illustrates the importance of non ...

Mahavir’s ancient doctrine of anekantvad (non-absolutism) offers a timeless lens for understanding truth as multifaceted, encouraging tolerance, pluralism, and peaceful coexistence in today’s ...