Ahimsa House

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Community
  • Health & Medicine

Location

5007 Cedar AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143 United States
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Mission Statement

The Ahimsa House is a center for practices of peace & mindful living. In the heart of West Philadelphia we are center for conscious consumerism. Our pillars are ahimsa (non-violence), dana (generosity), metta (unconditional love), and mindfulness.

Description

The Ahimsa House is a project under The Pureland Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empower grassroots movements for environmental sustainability and community wellness through experiential education. The project serves to give voice to underserved communities using the principles of compassion and non-violence.The Pureland Project originated in Tibet and funds Garchen Rinpoche’s communities and three schools there. "when we’re inhabited by the energy of mindfulness and concentration, every step we take leads us into the kingdom of God, the Pureland of the Buddha." Thich Nhat Hanh.

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