News

  • A Special Lecture with H.Em. Sangbhum Rinpoche Thupten Tsultrem - During the 26th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute, His Eminence Sangbhum Thupten Tsultrem Rinpoche delivered a special lecture titled “Developing and Sustaining Inner Peace for Nonviolence Leaders.” Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and practitioner, shared insights on cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and spiritual grounding as essential qualities for those leading movements in nonviolence and peacebuilding.
  • 26th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies held its 26th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute from July 14–25, 2025. Participants from around the world gathered to study and practice Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence through Level I and II certification trainings, leadership development, and reconciliation workshops led by distinguished trainers and peace […]
  • International Day of Peace - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies celebrated International Day of Peace on September 22, 2025, at the URI Quad. The event brought together students, faculty, and community members for a day of reflection, music, and dialogue promoting nonviolence, compassion, and a global culture of peace. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences, URI […]
  • Good is Powerful Beyond Measure - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies hosted Rev. Melony McGant, storyteller, poet, and author of Good is Powerful Beyond Measure: An Anthology of Hope. Rev. McGant shared her reflections on how embracing goodness and compassion fosters peace and community, followed by a discussion and book signing.
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Events

  • Mindfulness in the Ancient and Contemporary World - On November 3, 2023, 05:00 - 6:30 PM, join us to learn about Mindfulness in the ancient and contemporary world.
  • Music for Peace - 12/5/2023, 5:00 -6:00 PM, join us for an enchanting evening of traditional music with six Tibetan monks.
  • Global Human Rights Report Event - Join us on 12/7/2023, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM for the Global Human Rights report event.
  • Interfaith Festival - Join us on November 9, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM for the Interfaith Festival.
  • The UN in Complex Country Contexts: A Personal Perspective from Neal Walker - Join us for a discussion on the role of the UN in complex country contexts on October 26th at 5:00 PM.
  • One World, One Family - On October 5th at 12:30 PM, join us for a special guest lecture on inner peace.
  • International Day of Peace - Join us in celebration of the International Day of Peace on September 22, 2023.
  • Human Rights Workshop - On May 5th and 6th, 2023 join us for an informative and engaging workshop on the latest human rights issues, datasets, reporting, and advocacy.
  • Physical Yoga, Mental Peace - On May 1, 4:30-5:30 PM join us on the Quad to destress through a session of physical yoga and mental peace with Deirdre Morrison.
  • Frontiers of Human Rights Measurement Conference - On May 6-7, 2023 you are invited to attend the Frontiers of Human Rights Measurement Conference at Shepard Hall.
  • A Social Justice Choir in Performance at URI - On Sunday, March 26th, VOICES 21C, a Boston-based community-focused artists’ collective whose members include several URI Music Department alums, is partnering with The Center for the Humanities and the URI Department of Music to perform a concert at the Fine Arts Center on the topic of mass-incarceration in the US.
  • Pedagogy of Peace in Formal Education - On Friday, March 31, 2023 The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies will host Dr. Larisa Kasumagić-Kafedžić for a special lecture titled Pedagogy of Peace in Formal Education.
  • Sand Mandala Painting - Starting Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31, 2023, eight Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Mystical Arts of Tibet, Drepung Loseling Monastery, will construct a Mandala Sand Painting.
  • Guest Lecturer, His Eminence Kundeling Rinpoche - Friday, March 3, at 3:00 PM. The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is honored to host His Eminence Kundeling Rinpoche, the 13th Reincarnation of the Kundeling Tatsak.
  • Candlelight Community Gathering for Syrian and Turkish Earthquake Victims - 2/15/2023 at 5:00 PM Join the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the URI community in supporting Syria and Turkey earthquake victims and survivors with the Candle Light Vigil on Wednesday, February 15, at 5:00, Multicultural Center.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration - January 13 – 16, 2023 Join us to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day with the 2023 World House Documentary Film Festival! Click on the link below to register. https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/world-house/content/2023filmfestival
  • Intention Peace with Autumn Francesca - Join us for a special presentation and music for peaceful intention on December 7th at 5:30 PM.
  • Zine Workshop - November 16, 2022 2:00-4:00 PM The Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies is hosting a Zine Workshop that will involve learning how to create a zine about a topic we are passionate about and feel deserves greater attention.
  • International Education Week - On November 16, 2022 Dr. Thupten Tendhar, Coordinator of the Healthy Minds - Inner Peace Project at the URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies, will facilitate this interactive event. Cultivating Sustainable Peace within for mental health, happiness, and human civilization will be discussed.
  • Mu Sochua talking to the audience Sochua Hasn’t Given Up to Rebuild Cambodia - Cambodian human rights activist Mu Sochua gave a guest lecture at URI through the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies on nonviolent activism and protecting freedom and human rights in Cambodia.