Ahimsa: Dynamic Compassion: A Nonviolence Anthology

by Nathaniel Altman

Ahimsa is a way of relating to all life with complete empathy. Respect, loyalty, forgiveness, thoughtfulness, and understanding of right relationship in the light of ahimsa leads to speech which has no thorns and to thoughts and actions that do no harm. This unique anthology is essentially a psychological study that transcends our ordinary understanding of human nature. It brings to light that long-silent and long-hidden inner consciousness that depth psychologists, spiritual leaders, political figures, scientists, philosophers, environmentalists, animal rights advocates and nonviolence activists of all persuasions have sought to bring to our conscious awareness over the centuries.Featuring quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace Pilgrim, Dorothy Day, Joanna Macy, Thomas Merton, Albert Schweitzer and dozens of others, Dynamic Compassion is both a testament to human possibility and an inspiring tool for change.

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1981

About the author

Nathaniel Altman is a Brooklyn, New York -based writer, teacher and counselor who has authored more than twenty published books on peace studies, alternative healing, nature and relationship.

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahisma: Dynamic Compassion is a deeper look into the importance of relating to all life and how we can improve as people thru our speech, actions, and thoughts. It does not push the toxic positivity agenda, just states the truth of how we exist, and how to bring a balance onto focus so that all living things have respect. The author uses many quotes from great leaders and activist which makes it a useful book to look back on over and over. The author prepared the book during the 2020-21 pandemic and widespread crisis in the world. The content was just what I needed in such uncertain times.