Gandhi’s Statue of Liberty Is the Light in the Darkness
I remember in Canberra (Australia) I was driving and a strong feeling came over me to look in the direction of the park. I saw Gandhi’s statue and then remembered it was the 2nd of October, it was his birthday. I was not lost on the strength of the feeling that day. For me,… Continue reading
Gandhi: Satyagraha is the Home of Truth and Love
I watched the movie on Gandhi tonight and as always was inspired by his selflessness. What was very interesting was to observe the portrayal of the mindsets in the film of the British in this case, who were unable to see themselves as occupiers or that their rule was unjust or as Gandhi stated… Continue reading
Schindler’s Humanity the Ring of Freedom
I saw the story of Schindler’s List tonight and what particularly moved me was Oskar Schindler’s compassion for the Jews. He took risks and was able to save 1200 lives. There was a scene where he told German soldiers to go as men rather than murderers (words to that effect). He treated… Continue reading
Will the Spirit of Gandhi Come Again?
Of course in every action of Satyagraha (holding onto truth), every action of Ahimsa (nonviolence, love) and in all those who strive to take responsibility for the world we have created. The ones who meditate, who stand together, who support, give their time and teach the children of the goodness in this world,… Continue reading
The candle of hope is the Light in the Darkness in Afghanistan
It is clear from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, that military solutions have not worked. Perhaps emerging from the dark cloud, peaceful coexistence becomes the future global strategy rather than extensions of power. My former partner was an ordinary Afghan artist who as a 10 year old recalls the Russians invading… Continue reading
International Gandhi Research Centre Dedicated to Humanity
People can assassinate great contributors to peace, yet their memory lives on, for ideas cannot be destroyed. Gandhi felt at the end of his life he failed, I sense his ideas were waiting for the right time. He at least proved nonviolence is an alternative and revealed the strength of virtues. There is no failure… Continue reading