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 ...

In a world where violence continues to afflict humanity on many fronts, Poson Poya reminds us that 'Ahimsa' is a timeless value that safeguards both one's own and others' right to life and freedom.

Mindfulness and Contemplation: Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness meditation, cultivate awareness and self-reflection. Non-violence is not only manifested in physical actions but also in the ...

Ahimsa close Ahimsa A Sanskrit term meaning ‘non-harm’, used in Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism. is a key principle in Buddhist ethics and is expressed in the first of the Five Moral Precepts ...

Five years ago, Peter Silberman of the Antlers released a solo album called Impermanence.It included “Ahimsa,” a sparse grownup lullaby that built from reverb-laden guitar pings and Silberman ...

New Delhi: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist umbrella organisation headquartered in Delhi, organised a unique Buddha film festival, “The Bodhipath Film Festival ...

In Saigon's huge Xa Loi Pagoda, Buddhist monks and nuns were holding a 48-hour hunger strike against the regime of South Viet Nam's President Ngo Dinh Diem. Expecting trouble, police sealed ...

A sprawling Vietnamese Buddhist temple celebrated its grand opening in the South Bay, offering a new center of culture and meditation to the Bay Area. Skip to content. All Sections.