Posts by Metta Center

Predicting nonviolence and violence: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video!

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In this video, Michael discusses what we can and cannot be predicted about violence and nonviolence to further explain the concept of “work” vs. work. Violence, he concludes is much more predictable than nonviolence. Find out why… Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily… read more

Human Progress: Newsletter

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Uniting Inner and Outer Work Human progress travels in two directions: the inner work we do as individuals and the outer work we do to create positive changes in the world. And you know what? These directions aren’t separate; they’re interdependent. Our June 19, 2016 newsletter includes links to our latest Peace Paradigm Radio show, plus… read more

Nonviolence on the House Floor – podcast

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Stephanie and Michael turn a nonviolent analytical lens on the news, namely, the 25 hour sit-in staged by democrats in congress over the weekend.  How can nonviolence be used as a response to gun violence? Learn about John Lewis and hear his powerful speech from the house floor. The hosts also analyze the mainstream media’s… read more

Symbols and Nonviolence: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video

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In this video, Michael Nagler continues onward in Search for a Nonviolent Future, exploring the general principle behind symbolic action. He articulates his definition of symbolic action, reviews it in Gandhi’s campaigns, and concludes that symbols alone are not enough. Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive… read more

Le Chambon and Prague Spring: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video

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In this video, Michael wraps up Chapter 4 of Search for a Nonviolent Future, “Work” vs. Work, with two stories: Le Chambon and Prague Spring. 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 and… read more

Truth & Love: Newsletter

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Truth and Love Always Win Tragedy. We’re all too familiar with this word and its accompanying emotions, from the boulder-like weight of despair to the fierce fires of anger. But as nonviolence practitioners, we’re also familiar with evolving such emotions into constructive action informed by love. Our June 15, 2016 newsletter features our latest Peace… read more

Nonviolence in Action: Meta Peace Teams – Podcast

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    Peace Teams: Bring them to your local community gathering or start one yourself with a group of dedicated friends… What is a peace team and how does it work? This week on Peace Paradigm Radio, Mary Hanna and  Peter Dougherty discuss Meta Peace Teams; how they started, what they do, and how peace teams can help in… read more

Civil Disobedience Made Legal: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video

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Nonviolence can work from any direction, including from governments. In a town in PA, civil disobedience has been made legal, protecting protestors from crackdown while defending their community from large corporations. (Read more about it here) Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta… read more

The Highest Law: Daily Metta Weekend Video

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In this video, Michael Nagler explores the concept from the Hindu scriptures, “Nonviolence is the highest dharma (law)” from the context of nonviolence as a tool for deep transformation of ourselves and our world. Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta in 2015… read more