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THE PATH OF HOPE

Music and Interfaith Readings & Prayers (London)

The Path of Hope is a free public event in London bringing together music, interfaith readings, and prayers in a shared space of reflection, peace, and community.

Open to people of all faiths and none, this welcoming afternoon offers a chance to experience music and readings drawn from diverse spiritual traditions, encouraging dialogue, understanding, and hope in challenging times. Everyone is welcome.

What to Expect

  • Live music
  • Interfaith readings and prayers
  • A calm, inclusive atmosphere for reflection and connection
  • Free entry and open access

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Golders Green Unitarian Church
Address: 31½ Hoop Lane, London NW11 8BS
Nearest Tube Station: Golders Green

Admission: Free
Booking: Reserve a spot
Organiser / Further Information: info@gandhifoundation.org

Whether you are interested in interfaith dialogue, spiritual reflection, peace-building, or simply an afternoon of meaningful music and readings, The Path of Hope offers a welcoming space in North London to come together across traditions.

 

Change of date for the Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi course

Enrol now in our online course, The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, starting April 2026.

NOTE THAT THIS IS A RESHEDULING OF THE PREVIOUSLY LISTED EVENT.

His Message and Relevance For The Modern World

The course is led by Ketan Varia, an experienced instructor who has taught at City Lit, London, for several years. Participants will explore Gandhi’s life and philosophy while evaluating the enduring relevance of his ideas in today’s world. Engaging video presentations and interactive group discussions will invite participants to connect Gandhi’s message to contemporary global issues.

Online: 14 April 2026, 21 April 2026 and 28 April 2026, 7–9 pm (consecutive Thursdays)

This course is FREE for Members of the Gandhi Foundation, or £20, which includes annual membership. Limited number of 12 per intake. For further details watch for updates on www.gandhifoundation.org or e-mail: janesill@aol.com.

The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi Course starting now in April

Enrol now in our online course, The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, starting April 2026.

THE DATE OF THIS COURSE HAS CHANGED TO APRIL 2026

His Message and Relevance For The Modern World

The course is led by Ketan Varia, an experienced instructor who has taught at City Lit, London, for several years. Participants will explore Gandhi’s life and philosophy while evaluating the enduring relevance of his ideas in today’s world. Engaging video presentations and interactive group discussions will invite participants to connect Gandhi’s message to contemporary global issues.

Online: 14 April 2026, 21 April 2026 and 28 April 2026, 7–9 pm (consecutive Thursdays)

This course is FREE for Members of the Gandhi Foundation, or £20, which includes annual membership. Limited number of 12 per intake. For further details watch for updates on www.gandhifoundation.org or e-mail: janesill@aol.com.

Paul Bazely Lecture on Indian philosophy and Gandhiji

Join us for an inspiring evening, as The High Commission of India and The Nehru Centre, London, together with the Gandhi Foundation and Khadi London, present a unique lecture on Indian Philosophy and Gandhiji by Paul Bazely.

The event will be taking place.

30 September 2025
18.30–19.30hrs

@The Nehru Centre
8, South Audley Street, London, W1K 1HF

A little about Paul Bazely

  • Acclaimed Actor – Worked in stage productions at the National Theatre and London’s West End; appeared in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Cruella.
  • Television Presence – He has featured in popular television series, including Benidorm and Such Brave Girls.
  • Voice Artist – Narrator of bestselling audiobooks of Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Dhammapada, and The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
  • Quaker Service – He has been a member of the International Peacebuilding Sub-Committee of British Quaker Peace and Social Witness.
  • Charity Leadership – Trustee of OpenEdge – Transforming Conflict

For further information about this event, get in touch by emailing contact@gandhifoundation.org

Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture 2025 available on YouTube

On 22 May 2025 Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture 2025 was delivered by Professor Krishna Kumar at an event held at Kingsley Hall, Powis Road, Bromley by Bow, London, E3 3HJ

Professor Kumar is an eminent Indian academic, noted for his writings on the sociology and history of education and former Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training.

For the lecture, Professor Kumar discussed what Gandhi thought about learning and the symbols of ‘progress’.

The lecture has been split into four parts for convenient viewing and can be viewed by visiting the Gandhi Foundation YouTube channel or by using the playlist link shown below.

View the Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture 2025.

HH Dalai Lama birthday wishes

The Gandhi Foundation offers its hearty congratulations and good wishes on the auspicious occasion of the 90th birthday of HH Dalai Lama. His Holiness has long shared his admiration and respect for Mahatma Gandhi and his advocacy for peaceful means and dialogue in the resolution of differences and conflicts.

The Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture 2025

Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture 2025: Gandhi – Fiction and Truth
Thursday 22 May 2025, 14.30, Kingsley Hall, Powis Road, Bromley by Bow, London, E3 3HJ

Professor Krishna Kumar, an eminent Indian academic, noted for his writings on the sociology and history of education and former Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training on a short visit discusses what Gandhi thought about learning and the symbols of ‘progress’.

There will be a Q&A following the lecture and Light refreshments will be available.

Tickets for this event are FREE but must be booked using Eventbrite.

You can book FREE tickets for the Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture 2025 by using the link below.

The Multifaith Celebration 2025

Posting Thu, Jan 2 at 10:00 AM Protecting the Flame of Peace Join us on Saturday, 8th February, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Golders Green Unitarian Church, London.📍Address: 31 1/2 Hoop Lane, London NW11 8BS. Everyone is welcome! No entry fee, but donations are invited to support the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC. Highlights […]

The Gandhi Foundation 2024 Peace Award at Kingsley Hall

Date: 6th June 2024

Time: 3 to 5.00 pm

Kingsley Hall, Powis Rd, London E3 3HJ

Nearest Tube: Bromley-by-Bow (Hammersmith and City Line & District Line)

Please register at markhoda@gmail.com

Refreshments will be provided.

This year’s award recipients are Ben Parkinson & the educational NGO Chrysalis Uganda. Ben Parkinson, originally from Australia and raised in London, will share insights on his incredible journey. In 2008, Ben sold his house in the UK to fund his travel and poverty eradication efforts as an ambassador for the Global Poverty Project. Alongside community leader Grace Ayaa, Ben established the impactful Chrysalis Uganda project, which has made significant strides in education and poverty alleviation. Presentation by Lord Bhikhu Parekh, President of the Gandhi Foundation.

You can learn more about the Gandhi Foundation Peace Award, past recipients and some of the other activities that the Gandhi Foundation is involved in by visiting our Activities page on the website.

2024 Annual Lecture available in high quality

For the 2023 Gandhi Foundation Annual Lecture, actor Paul Bazely detailed the process of how he became Gandhi for the role.

The Gandhi Foundation filmed the event on Zoom and presented it as a live stream at the time but sadly the audio was compromised and very difficult to make out.

Paul very kindly re-recorded his presentation as clean audio and has made it available on his Soundcloud channel. It is also available on the Gandhi Foundation website for those who wish to listen back.

Simply follow the links above or by clicking the link below.

Paul Bazely – Playing Gandhi

Thanks once again to Paul Bazely for the opportunity for listeners to enjoy the lecture again.

 

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Primary Social Change Interest
Peace, Social Justice, Environment, Other
Why are you interested in the Gandhi-King Community?
The Gandhi Foundation exists to spread knowledge and understanding of the life and work of Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948). Our most important aim is to explain and demonstrate the continuing relevance of Gandhi’s insights and actions today.

The Gandhi Foundation promotes:

-- Nonviolence to replace war and aggression

-- Decentralised, egalitarian economic systems such as cooperatives and trusteeships

-- Simple lifestyles that avoid an endless quest for more possessions and superficial experiences. This is essential to preserve the planet’s finite resources and prevent ecological disaster

-- Democratic systems that are decentralised, human-scale, and involve the active participation of everyone

-- Tolerant pluralistic societies. Gandhi regarded different religions and philosophies as each possessing some but not the whole truth

-- Respect for animals and an end to their exploitation by humans
Website (commercial websites are not allowed):
http://gandhifoundation.org

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At 8:51am on March 5, 2012, Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav said…

I am a gandhian scholor & have a deep knoledge in Gandhian philosphy. Now I am working in Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon. I am book writer, scripr writer, translator and editor of a biomonthaly magzine 'Khoj Gandhiji Ki. I want your friendship for peace in the world.

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At 6:26am on February 19, 2009, Edwin M John said…
I am involved in organizing neighbourhood parliaments which for me is one way of structurally strugling for a new world order along the lines Gandhiji envisaged. Could I ask you to read about our dream in http://www.ncnworld.org/papers.html#dream and let me have your responses?
 
 
 

Notes

How to Learn Nonviolent Resistance As King Did

Created by Shara Lili Esbenshade Feb 14, 2012 at 11:48am. Last updated by Shara Lili Esbenshade Feb 14, 2012.

Two Types of Demands?

Created by Shara Lili Esbenshade Jan 9, 2012 at 10:16pm. Last updated by Shara Lili Esbenshade Jan 11, 2012.

Why gender matters for building peace

Created by Shara Lili Esbenshade Dec 5, 2011 at 6:51am. Last updated by Shara Lili Esbenshade Jan 9, 2012.

Gene Sharp & the History of Nonviolent Action

Created by Shara Lili Esbenshade Oct 10, 2011 at 5:30pm. Last updated by Shara Lili Esbenshade Dec 31, 2011.

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