October 2 was International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on the birthday of civil disobedience
Leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence and non-cooperation, Gandhi remains a controversial inspiration of global peace
advocates.
In 2007, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution that commemorates this day as an
opportunity to “disseminate the message of non-violence” with the goal of “securing a culture of
peace, tolerance and understanding”.
Another controversial peace advocate of our times was the pop icon and apolitical activist,
John Lennon. As Gandhi's advocacy drove and divided opinions within and about the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India, so too did Lennon's activism shake and rattle the
What is it about these fraught times of change and chaos that even H.H.the 14th Dalai Lama has
now become controversial too? It says a lot about the energy going around and how we choose to address this, be affected by it or be at its effect.
It seems the road to peace, even when paved with good intentions, is often a challenging and contentious climb or even a bloody waged war.
To celebrate this special occasion, here are some inspired words from some of today's best known
Peace on earth and good will to all is a valuable belief to uphold indeed. Neither is this sentiment
limited to Christmas or Christians. We are all in this together and it is what the world needs now.
This sweet phrase encapsulates the warmhearted joy synonymous with the holidays - conveying
implicit hope, a spirit of generosity, and kindness toward others.
Peace be with us all always!
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