By Shabbir Banoobhai An individual’s soul has three ‘facets’: a ‘base’ soul that leads us astray; a ‘reproaching’ soul that leads us back to enlightenment; and a ‘beatified’ soul that… Continue reading Reflections on the heart, the soul, and the spirit
Category: Satyagraha
Interfaith retreat – The Woman in Judaism, Christianity & Islam
A joint retreat of Hope Flower School and Interfaith Encounter Association was held on August 23-24, 2007 at the Austrian Hospice Guest House, Old City Jerusalem. The retreat opened with welcome… Continue reading Interfaith retreat – The Woman in Judaism, Christianity & Islam
A Time to make a difference
The Jyothi Jivanam Movement of South Africa is proud to announce its 6th Hamper Distribution Function on the 4 November 2007 at the New West Secondary School Hall in Veldcastle… Continue reading A Time to make a difference
Citizens Building Community
The Interfaith Encounter Association is dedicated to promoting peace in the Middle East through interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural study. The organization believes that rather than being a cause of the… Continue reading Citizens Building Community
Defenders of ‘untouchables’ win this year’s Rafto Prize
An organization dedicated to challenging India's caste system and helping the country's So-called "untouchables" won this year's Rafto Prize in Bergen. The National Campaign on Dalit Human Right (NCDHR) won… Continue reading Defenders of ‘untouchables’ win this year’s Rafto Prize
Children’s Corner – The Mighty Apple Tree
Once long long ago there was an apple tree with beautiful long branches and provided a beautiful shady spot for picnickers animals and children. One day a little boy came… Continue reading Children’s Corner – The Mighty Apple Tree
Editorial Comment – October 2007
The month of October is the month of non-violence. The United Nations overwhelmingly supported a resolution proposed by Hon Anand Sharma Minister in the Government of India, asking that 2… Continue reading Editorial Comment – October 2007
Happy Birthday Gandhiji…
Gandhi’s Birthday Celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence By Indhrannie Pillay International Day of Non-Violence was celebrated on 2 October 2007 with various activities such as candlelight vigils and peace… Continue reading Happy Birthday Gandhiji…
Anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Workers
The first indentured workers arrived on the shores of Durban one hundred and forty seven years ago on 16 November 1860. They sailed from Madras (now known as Chinnai) in… Continue reading Anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Workers
Indias uprising of 1857
1857 is the year which characterized the great uprising in India. It was a time when the development of the common people’s political consciousness gave rise to an enormous uprising.… Continue reading Indias uprising of 1857