Inner Preparedness & Happiness In readying for major emergencies, we stock up on water, food and supplies. So why not prepare our hearts and minds to make the well-being of others and cooperation a priority? Plus: How do we find—and keep—genuine happiness? This newsletter gets to the heart of the matter. You can link to… read more
Posts by Metta Center
Nonviolence in the News – Podcast
Michael Nagler and Stephanie Van Hook host this in-depth episode of Nonviolence in the News. Not only will you get the nonviolence news that the corporate media can’t seem to fathom, but also great nonviolence analysis and storytelling! What is going on with the Bernie Sanders movement? How is the movement for racial justice moving forward?… read more
Restorative Justice as CP: Daily Metta Weekend Video
In this video, Michael Nagler explains the key nonviolent concept called “constructive program” and contextualizes restorative justice within the framework of a workable constructive program strategy. 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 share Gandhi’s spiritual wisdom… read more
To Sanders’ Supporters: An Open Letter
Dear friends, I share your frustration and your anger over the outcome of the Democratic (?) National Convention. I’ve had my share. There is a place for anger; but there is also a way to use it. Anger is power. The revolution launched by Senator Sanders has accomplished amazing results. The point is now… read more
At the root of restorative justice: Daily Metta Weekend Video
In this talk about Search for a Nonviolent Future, Michael Nagler gives some examples to show that human beings cannot function equally in a system that maintains punishment as a way to treat each other. Anytime we break human beings into groups like this, we make violence inevitable. When we go beyond those roles and… read more
Time to Recharge: Newsletter
Beyond the Party Conventions The US election season is well under way, and the people want change! What happens now that the main choice we are given is between more of the same destructive policies that have put us where we are today or something even worse? We keep going. Also inside our latest newsletter:… read more
From the RNC to the DNC and BEYOND – Podcast
This week on Peace Paradigm Radio we delve into the realm of US national politics. First we speak with Elliott Adams, of Meta Peace Team, about his trip to the RNC. Conflict is normal and even healthy, but violence is not. Hear Elliott tell us why he was at the RNC (Republican National Convention) and… read more
Our Minds on Restorative Justice Daily Metta
In this discussion about Search for a Nonviolent Future, Michael Nagler gives some examples about the way that restorative justice begins in our minds. He emphasizes that what we tell ourselves about ourselves matters more than we know. Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched… read more
Eyes on the Prize: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video!
Here, Michael Nagler discusses some successful ways that people around the world have instituted restorative justice. We need to “keep our eyes on the prize,” he tells us, by seeing the good hidden in the heart of every person. Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director,… read more
Hope & Strategy: Newsletter
Towards the Political Revolution Did you know that we sent a “Sandernista” to represent us at the large gathering of progressives at the Democratic National Convention? Stay tuned for news on that… Til then, check out today’s newsletter for all kinds of resources. Plus: links to our latest Peace Paradigm Radio show and other nonviolence… read more
