Chief Phil Lane joins Peace Paradigm Radio for an amazing interview about the history, significance, and current events at Standing Rock, and the construction of the Dakota Access Pipe Line. Chief Lane is a member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations, and is the founder of the Four Worlds International Institute. What is so… read more
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Constructive Strategy: Daily Metta Weekend Video
What are some of the strategic elements of constructive program that were implicit in Gandhi’s approach to it? What can we learn from them, especially in terms of approaching opposition? About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta in 2015 as a way to share Gandhi’s spiritual wisdom… read more
Heart of a Hero: A Kids’ Camp
The following is a guest blog post by Arvin Paranjpe. As a parent with absolutely no experience in teaching or leading kids, I had a crazy but faintly lucid idea: I should start a week-long nonviolence camp for my six year-old daughter. And so I did—with the help of my wife, several part-time parents, three… read more
Action vs. Program: Daily Metta Weekend Video!
In this Daily Metta, Michael Nagler discusses the spinning wheel movement in India and distinguishes constructive action from what is known as “constructive program.” Learn more at www.mettacenter.org About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta in 2015 as a way to share Gandhi’s spiritual wisdom and experiments with… read more
Linking Body, Mind & Spirit: Newsletter
Upping Our Inner Strength Today’s newsletter looks at “the Olympics of the spirit,” the US plan to spend $1 trillion on new nuclear weapons facilities and why nonviolence is not the “new normal.” Plus: an invite to a special event in Santa Rosa, CA to benefit the Metta Center for Nonviolence. Inside, you’ll also find… read more
Making the World Safer – Podcast
In a world full of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy, how can we be more safe? Joining our hosts Michael Nagler and Stephanie Van Hook is the amazing Alice Slater, the New York Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. She also serves on the Coordinating Committee of World Beyond War. Did you know that the… read more
Gandhi’s Basics on Constructive Program: Daily Metta Weekend Video
In this video, Michael Nagler offers some key ideas related to Gandhi’s method of using constructive means for dismantling the British rule in India. How can we apply these ideas today? Listen for more! About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta in 2015 as a way to share… read more
Terrorism & Nonviolence: Animation
We do not have to accept terrorism as “the new normal.” Here’s how nonviolence can be applied to this tough issue: Find this animation on Facebook and help to share this Facebook link to reach the widest audience possible.… read more
Party With a Purpose: September 23, 2016
A Benefit for the Metta Center for Nonviolence Don’t miss the party of the year! Everyone is welcome. No charge for admission, though donations are appreciated. When: Friday, September 23 6:30 p.m. – Food, drinks and socializing. Please bring a beverage or dish to share if you can. 7:30 p.m. – Program Featuring: The Sebastopol Love Choir… read more
Gandhi’s Not-So-Secret Weapon: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video!
In this episode of Daily Metta, Michael Nagler discusses Gandhi’s not-so-secret discovery–constructive program. What is it and how does it work? What is its promise? Tune in to find out! Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta in 2015 as a way to… read more
