ahimsa Non-VIolance
Ahimsa?
To put it simply...
Ahimsa Non-Violence propose des activités artistiques, humanitaires et culturelles, pour promouvoir les valeurs de la non-violence. Le mot « Ahimsa » est un mot sanskrit qui signifie « non-violence » et qui s’inspire de la Vedic philosophy, adapted to the modern world, to help everyone move towards a positive life.
Ahimsa is aimed at people who have experienced extremes of violence or delinquency, as well as those going through difficult times in their lives. It also welcomes anyone who simply wants to engage and help others. The association is open to all and prioritizes meeting others and embracing diversity, where everyone can learn from one another and accept others as they are,without any social, cultural, or religious barriers.
Over time, we have developed several initiatives:
- Volunteer activities allowing people to get involved andhelp others, such as distributing meals to those in need
- Monthly meetings, a support helpline, and assistance to welcome and support people in difficulty
- Opportunities to share, with the organization of events, celebrations, and outings throughout the year
- Publications, videos, books, magazines, podcasts, and conferences that promote the values of non-violence in daily life
How Was
Ahimsa a
Founded?
The Beginnings of Ahimsa Non-Violence
Ahimsa Non-Violence a été fondée par William Deligny, un ancien membre d’un gang skinhead ultraviolent des années 80 qui a pu overcame hatred and violence through yoga and spirituality. He embarked on a personal journey that gradually led to the creation of Ahimsa and the various activities surrounding it.
In 1993, as an act of repentance, he began distributing free vegetarian meals in the streets of Paris and at concerts. His travels between India and France deepened his spiritual path, and in 2002, he settled in Rouen with friends, eventually forming a spiritual community in 2010. During this time, he shared his life story and transformation through a blog and social media, generating a strong response from people who were touched by his experiences and expressed their gratitude.
Driven by a desire of repentance, to seek forgiveness and help others, pour aider les gens qui sont touchés par son histoire et pour ceux qui ont aussi connu des extrêmes de violence que William et tout une équipe d’amis débutent Ahimsa Non-Violence. L’activité principale est la meal distribution de Rouen. En 2011 a lieu le premier festival Ahimsa avec le groupe de l’asso Dayal Nitaï. Le second festival a lieu en 2012, et en 2013, c’est la création officielle de Ahimsa Non-Violence et de son Motorcycle Ministry.
Ahimsa grandit peu à peu en ajoutant des activités comme street performances and community gatherings . Special celebrations sont aussi organisées pour Noël et le jour de l’an. Des personnes continuent de contacter William après avoir lu sa biographie (publiée en 2015) ou à visiter nos locaux. Une helpline was established to offer assistance to those in need.
Bien que certains membres d’Ahimsa soient de confession hindouiste-vaisnava, l’organisation a une spiritually neutral, basée sur la méditation. C’est ainsi que toutes sortes de personnes, qu’elles soient non-croyantes, adeptes du yoga, du chamanisme, chrétiens, bouddhistes, musulmans, retraités, étudiants, ancien voyou, skinhead ou jeunes actifs peuvent rejoindre Ahimsa Non-Violence pour se réunir autour de ses values of peace and non-violence.
Jusqu’à aujourd’hui, Ahimsa Non-Violence distribue toujours des free meal distribution three times a weekand organizes street performances every weekend to raise funds. The association also hosts a bi-weekly radio podcast, monthly open meetings , and various community events. A new rock band, Die To Live, has emerged, and motorcycle outings are organized throughout the summer, fostering a spirit of unity and engagement.
Our Core Values & Charter
Humility, tolerance,
respect, compassion
We all make mistakes, but these values are a goal that we try to reach as best we can, day after day.
The Ahimsa Non-Violence concept is a way of life based on inner work to help ourselves and others evolve towards positive qualities. To do this, we need the tools to progress: an organization, actions and a way of life. Without these, it's just words, because thought needs to be translated into action to bear fruit.
Le principe de non-violence tel qu’il est développé par Ahimsa Non-Violence repose sur l’intégration de 4 founding values for inner work: humility, tolerance, respect and compassion. Working through these four valuesharmonizes and pacifies all aspects of life.
The Ahimsa non-violence Charter
Devenir membre c’est s’engager à faire de son mieux pour suivre ces principes
I. Ahimsa (non-violence) is to do unto others as we would have them do unto us.
II. We must become a friend of beings and see their truth beyond their external appearance.
III. Through meditation and good deeds, we can acquire the humility, tolerance, respect and compassion required to achieve this goal.
IV. Our actions are not simply a means of helping others, but a means of progressing and receiving love through those we help.
V. We are not superior or inferior, but servants, not masters.
VI. Without seeing the truth in beings, we cannot be their true friend, and without becoming their friend, we cannot see the truth.
VII. Everyone has the right to love, everyone has the right to forgiveness, and everyone has the right to change.
VIII. We must have no discrimination in our vision, we must be equal to all.