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A conceptual image representing the weight of a hardened heart versus the lightness of forgiveness

Peter Geffen: On Forgiveness, Courage, and Changing the World

April 22, 2026

Peter Geffen, founder of Kivunim, delivers a compelling argument against cynicism and in favor of active peace-building. Centered on a teaching from the Dalai Lama, Geffen explores "redemptive forgiveness" as a necessary path to prevent the hardening of the human heart. He emphasizes that the survivors of history's greatest tragedies often choose life and affirmation over revenge. By calling on the younger generation to "stand up" and "turn the world upside down," Geffen positions courage and shared human values as the ultimate defense against extremist ideologies and violence.