About IBC

International Basava Center is a 501 (c) (3) registered nonprofit organization established to promote the teachings of Basavanna and his contemporary Sharanas.

Basavanna (aka Basava), was a social reformer from 12th century India. His teachings are universal and plural. Basavanna spearheaded a comprehensive revolution that encompassed all aspects of life. Basavanna fought against the gender, caste, racial, and social status-based discrimination bringing parity to all for enjoying the divine bliss. His message of brotherhood and reforms are the need of the hour and are guiding principles for the betterment of the world.

The message of Basavanna is very relevant even to this day and anywhere in the world. The logical, scientific, and holistic approach of his path has the potential to uplift the mankind. It helps a person to understand himself better, overcome his negativities, and motivate him to lead a productive and harmonious life in the society.

The main objective of IBC is to promote a selfless way of life as the guiding path for a better and unified world through equality and peaceful living regardless of religion, race, gender, belief, social status, or national origin.

The main goals of the IBC are:

Community

• Spreading the concept "Service is above Self"

• Encourage Community Service

• Active involvement in various community activities

Knowledge

• Knowledge sharing is the ultimate form of learning,

• Provide a platform for mutual exchange of information

• Involve, Nourish and Encourage Children and Youth

Dasoha (Charity)

• Feed the needy

Equality

• Bring equality amongst religion, race, gender, belief, social status, or national origin.

Kayaka (Work)

• Work is worship is what Basava strongly believed and practiced.