Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948), acknowledged as one of the great souls of the twentieth century and leader of the Indian independence movement, defined the modern practice of nonviolence. These writings reveal the heart and soul of a man whose message of nonviolence bears special relevance to all spiritual seekers today
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Orbis adds to its Modern Spiritual Masters series with Mohandas Gandhi: Essential Writings, edited and introduced by John Dear. Dear, who writes that Gandhi's example "challenges us to become prophets and apostles of nonviolence," organizes the short selections thematically, arranging them around issues such as nonviolent resistance, the discipline of prayer and fasting, the search for God and the pursuit of truth. Dear has chosen accessible, passionate excerpts from Gandhi's writings, resulting in a valuable compendium for students and spiritual devotees.
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A timely book that will go a long way in understanding Gandhi's approach to non violence. A must read for all peacemakers. --Arun Gandhi, Founder Director, M.K.Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
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Promoting simple ideas to find profound action is the fundamental objective of this book. It is great to read Gandhi's main writings in such a useful volume. I find myself referring to it again and again.
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Mahatma Gandhi, or the Great Soul,
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Mahatma Gandhi, or the Great Soul, remains known some 62 years after his death by assassination for his steadfast forwarding of non-violence as a political and spiritual movement, and accredited with gaining India's independence from British rule in 1947. Gandhi's legacy is rooted in his moral authority by acting in concert with his beliefs. John Dear in the introduction to Mohandas Gandi Essential Writings describes Gandhi as an "apostle of non-violence" Though considered an agitator by the British government and imprisoned multiple times for civil disobedience, Gandhi never wavered from his ideals of racial equality, religious tolerance, eradication of poverty among them, despite the heavy cost to him (e.g., loss of freedom, death of his wife who was also imprisoned). Mocked by some in the British government (Winston Churchill reputed as one) for his eccentricities in clothing, his extreme emaciated form, and his rigidness in thought, Gandhi's example of gentleness and peaceful opposition to unjust laws remains an influence to all today.
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short manual for beginners,
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Excellent first text on Gandhi, perhaps best for high school students and college freshman. Well chosen excerpts with some commentary
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When Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, the world hailed him as one of the greatest spiritual leaders, not just of the century, but of all time. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
active nonviolence, satyagraha campaign, nonviolent persons, voluntary suffering Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi, Life of Steadfast Resistance, Great Britain, Bhagavad Gita, Kingdom of Heaven, Men Are Brothers, United States, Abdulla Sheth, Indian National Congress, Rajkumar Shukla, Rowlatt Bill, Thomas Merton, Unto This Last New!
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When Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, the world hailed him as one of the greatest spiritual leaders, not just of the century, but of all time. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
active nonviolence, satyagraha campaign, nonviolent persons, voluntary suffering Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi, Life of Steadfast Resistance, Great Britain, Bhagavad Gita, Kingdom of Heaven, Men Are Brothers, United States, Abdulla Sheth, Indian National Congress, Rajkumar Shukla, Rowlatt Bill, Thomas Merton, Unto This Last New!
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- Unto This Last and Other Writings (Penguin Classics) by John Ruskin on page 7, and page 153
- Life of Mahatma Gandhi by Louis Fischer in Front Matter, and page 30
- Thomas Merton: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) by Thomas Merton in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- All Men Are Brothers (Continuum Impacts) by Mohandas K. Gandhi in Front Matter, and page 90
- Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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