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अहिंसा विश्व भारती | |
| Founded | 2005 |
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| Founder | Acharya Lokesh Muni |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Peace, Nonviolence, Social reform, Education, Healthcare, Environmentalism, Interfaith dialogue |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Acharya Lokesh Muni (Founder & President) |
| Website | ahimsavishwabharti.org |
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti is a non-governmental organization based in India, founded in 2005 by Acharya Lokesh Muni. The organization's mission encompasses initiatives related to peace, nonviolence, social reform, education, healthcare, and environmental protection.[1]
History
[edit]Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti was established in 2005 by Acharya Lokesh Muni with the stated objective of promoting nonviolence and social harmony. The organization has conducted initiatives aimed at addressing social issues, including caste discrimination, poverty, drug addiction, and environmental degradation.[2][3]
The organization has held events attended by Indian political leaders and dignitaries, including former President Pranab Mukherjee and former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.[4]
Activities
[edit]Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti focuses on interfaith dialogue and social cohesion through conferences, educational programs, and awareness campaigns. The organization has been involved in the establishment of World Peace Centers, with the first inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana, in 2025. A second center is planned in New Jersey, United States.[5]
The organization has received recognition from the United States Congress for its contributions to global peace initiatives.[6]
World Peace Centers
[edit]Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti has initiated the establishment of World Peace Centers, with the stated aim of peace, nonviolence, and social harmony. The first such center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana, India, in 2025.[7] This inauguration was attended by several Indian political and spiritual leaders.[8][9][10]
The Gurugram center aims to address global issues such as violence, conflict, environmental degradation, and social inequality through initiatives designed to foster spiritual consciousness and ethical values. Plans are underway for a second World Peace Center to be located in New Jersey, United States. These centers are intended to serve as hubs for interfaith dialogue, educational programs, and community outreach related to peacebuilding.[11]
Gallery
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President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti seminar, 2013 -
President Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti seminar, 2013 -
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at Ahimsa Diwas Samaroh, 2017 -
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releasing a souvenir at Ahimsa Diwas Samaroh, 2017 -
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at the Ahimsa Diwas Samaroh, 2017 -
Ahimsa Diwas Samaroh organised on the occasion of 13th Foundation Day of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Vice President attends 13th Foundation Day of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Organisation". DD News. 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti launches first brochure of World Peace Center". India TV News. 5 June 2022.
- ^ "10-05-2024 : Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and Jain muni Acharya Lokesh paying courtesy call on the Hon'ble Governor. | RAJBHAWAN UTTARAKHAND | India".
- ^ "President Kovind Addresses 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi Organized by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti". President of India. 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Indian Jain leader Lokesh Muni to establish world peace centre in US". The Economic Times. 11 June 2024.
- ^ "US Congress recognizes Indian spiritual leaders Sri Sri Ravishankar, Jain Acharya Lokesh for contributions towards global peace, harmony". India TV News. 29 September 2023.
- ^ Prakash, Swayam (5 June 2022). "अहिंसा विश्व भारती ने लॉन्च किया "विश्व शांति केंद्र" का पहला ब्रोशर". India TV Hindi (in Hindi).
- ^ "भारत के पहले विश्व शांति केंद्र का आज गुरुग्राम में होगा उद्घाटन, मुख्यमंत्री नायब सिंह सैनी और सीएम रेखा गुप्ता समेत कई बड़ी हस्तियां करेगी शिरकत". Times Now Navbharat (in Hindi). 2 March 2025.
- ^ "गुरुग्राम में भारत के पहले वर्ल्ड पीस सेंटर का उद्घाटन आज". ddnews.gov.in.
- ^ सिंह, अजातिका (2 March 2025). "भारत के पहले विश्व शांति केंद्र का उद्घाटन, हरियाणा के CM समेत पूर्व राष्ट्रपति रहे मौजूद". www.abplive.com (in Hindi).
- ^ "India's first World Peace Center inaugurated in Haryana's Gurugram". ANI News.
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