By John Dear, S.J. Gandhi leads a prayer meeting. When writer Louis Fischer visited Gandhi’s ashram in 1942, he noticed a picture of Jesus on the wall — the only wall decoration around — with the caption, “He is our peace.” “But you are not a Christian,” he said to Gandhi. “I am a… read more
Posts by Metta Center
Statement to CSW 57 on Military Violence against Women
Violence against Women is Integral to War and Armed Conflict – The Urgent Necessity of the Universal Implementation of UNSCR 1325 A Statement on Military Violence against Women addressed to the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, March 4-15, 2013 Please note this statement is managed by and… read more
Commitment #15: Interdependence
———– by Miki Kashtan New to this blog? Read Miki’s Introduction to this series ‘All -in: fully committing to a life of nonviolence’ before getting started. If you feel called, please comment on posts and engage with one another. *** Interdependence: even when I experience separation or deep isolation, I want to open my heart to… read more
Book Review: The Gender Imperative-Human Security Vs. State Security by Reardon and Hans
By Carolyn Klaasen The Gender Imperative: Human Security Vs State Security By Betty A. Reardon, Asha Hans Routledge India (2010). Hardcover, 472 pages. ISBN 9780415585774. The great irony of the state security framework, according to the contributors of The Gender Imperative, is that it is the cause of so much global insecurity, especially among women. As someone… read more
Commitment #14: Resolving Conflicts
———– by Miki Kashtan New to this blog? Read Miki’s Introduction to this series ‘All -in: fully committing to a life of nonviolence’ before getting started. If you feel called, please comment on posts and engage with one another. *** Resolving Conflicts: even when I have many obstacles to connecting with someone, I want to… read more
Commitment #9- Empathic Presence
A headnote from us: These days we are locating the people and projects we come across on our Roadmap. These contributions from Miki Kashtan are easily, and centrally located: she is speaking to point four, “Practice personhood” in the inner circle of the map — a ringside seat! ———– by Miki Kashtan New to this blog?… read more
Commitment #8: Assumption of Innocence
Commitment #8: Assumption of Innocence: Even when others’ actions or words make no sense to me or frighten me, I want to assume a need-based human intention behind them. If I find myself attributing ulterior motives or analyzing others’ actions, I want to seek support to ground myself in the clarity that every human… read more
PPR April 19, 2013, International Unarmed Peacekeeping
Listen to PPR for April 19 by clicking the link below. Peace Paradigm Radio 4-19-2013 [audio:http://archives.mettacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/peace_paradigm_2013-04-192.mp3] Nonviolence in the News with Michael Nagler: Dr. Nagler shares some otherwise hidden nonviolence history past and in the making. He also addresses the Boston bombings through the lens of “common security,” and analyzes the concept of nonviolent… read more
The Philippine Peace Agreement: Let’s Maintain Diligence
By S. Francesca Po, Metta Center Strategic Advisory Council member. She is currently a doctoral student of Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London, where she is teaching modules on Buddhism. Edited and originally posted at Open Democracy on May 1, 2013. Last year, the Philippine government struck a historic peace deal with the Islamist rebels. But… read more
Commitment #7: Loving No Matter What
Commitment #7: Loving No Matter What: Even when my needs are seriously unmet, I want to keep my heart open. If I find myself becoming judgmental, angry, or otherwise triggered, I want to seek support in transforming my judgments and meeting others with love. How can we love “no matter what?” Who really… read more
