A restructuring of economic systems, from local to international, are essential to the realization of a nonviolent society. In this episode of Peace Paradigm Radio, Stephanie and Michael speak with Peter Barnes, author of Capitalism 3.0 and With Liberty and Dividends for All: How to Save out Middle Class When Jobs Don’t Pay Enough, about why he thinks income… read more
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Recognizing True Power: Your Daily Metta Weekend Video
In this video, Michael Nagler continues in Chapter Four of Search for a Nonviolent Future, highlighting the importance of recognizing and developing our inner capacity for nonviolence as a true source of power. Please add your comments below. About Daily Metta Stephanie Van Hook, the Metta Center’s executive director, launched Daily Metta in 2015 as… read more
Person Power: Roadmap to Nonviolent Action
Person Power and the Roadmap to Nonviolent Action: A Teleseminar Hosted by Transition United States Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016 – 11:00am – 12:15pm PST Registration: To participate, register online here and you will receive instructions via email. Once you have registered you can explore these other low-cost call-in options. In this TeleSeminar, Michael Nagler… read more
Conflict Escalation and Escalating Nonviolence: Daily Metta Weekend Video
Michael Nagler explains the conflict escalation curve and gives insight into how and when to escalate nonviolence. 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 experiments with nonviolence. Our 2016 Daily Metta continues… read more
Nonviolence Rising: Newsletter
It’s True: Nonviolence is Increasing This age we’re living in—or through—seems to be one of intensifying polarization, with incivility and violence advancing. Hence the importance of the worldwide growth in nonviolence. Learn all about it in our latest newsletter. Inside you’ll find links to the new Peace Paradigm Radio show and several engaging posts. Read the… read more
The Activist’s Tao Te Ching – Podcast
Unlikely Rebels Those who would truly change the world do not seem like rebels. They are deliberate and careful, aware of every nuance and movement around them. They are kind and courteous in conversation. There is a lovely simplicity about them, something selfless and disarming, welcoming and accepting, and above all, clear. They are willing… read more
Nonviolence is for everyone: Daily Metta Weekend Video!
Who gets to use nonviolence? Everyone. Including those in positions of “worldly authority.” Michael Nagler discusses this sometimes controversial issue from the standpoint of the dynamics of nonviolence and relates it to Gandhi’s ability to “point nonviolence in any direction.” In other words, it defies social constructions and points toward our common humanity. Please add… read more
Making Nonviolent Energy WORK: Daily Metta WEEKEND Videos
Nonviolence, from a scientific standpoint, can be understood as a type of energy. How do we recognize and harness this energy? To what effect? Michael Nagler explores these ideas.… read more
Action as Despair Antidote: Newsletter
US Elections & Loving Action Between the hateful rhetoric, reports of voter fraud and influence of money, it’s not surprising that many of us feel despair, regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum. But despair doesn’t get us anywhere. Taking loving action, together, is our greatest hope. Our most recent newsletter includes our… read more
Working for Transformation: With Miki Kashtan
Are you carrying a vision of transformative change? A vision of a world that works for all, where everyone’s needs matter – including the needs of our planet? Then you may be interested in taking Miki Kashtan’s upcoming course, “Working for Transformation without Recreating the Past.” Online sessions will be held on Fridays between June… read more
