Posts by Metta Center

Michael Nagler Speaks at Dominican University of California

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Michael Nagler, President and Co-Founder of The Metta Center for Nonviolence, visited Dominican University of California on April 3rd. He gave a presentation and spoke about the roadmap and the New Story. Listen to it right here, but note: the recorder lost power at the end so it cuts off abruptly. We will work on… read more

Commitment #6: Balance

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  Commitment #6: BALANCE Even when I am drawn to overstretching myself (including towards any of these commitments), I want to remain attentive to the limits of my capacity at any given moment. If I find myself pushing myself, I want to seek support to honor the natural wisdom of my organism and to trust… read more

What are you passionate about? (Roadmap Course follow-up)

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This blog is to deepen our relationship to one another as a community after spending four-weeks in the Roadmap course together. In the comment boxes below please reflect on the following questions: WHAT AM I MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT?  WHERE DOES MY PASSION LIVE ON THE ROADMAP?    Go to the next reflection question… read more

Sharing the Message of Nonviolence

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After graduating from Oberlin College and briefly running away to join the circus, Anna moved to Madaba, Jordan to help found King’s Academy. She has since lived in South America, South California, and now the Bay Area. As a Quaker, she has been involved in nonviolence her whole life, but upon discovering PACS 168 she decided to pursue deeper work… read more

Commitment #4: Responsibility

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Commitment #4: Responsibility Even when overwhelmed with obstacles or difficult emotions, I want to take full responsibility for my feelings, my actions, and my life. If I find myself giving my power away to other people, larger forces, or analytic categories such as my past or any labels I put on myself, I want to… read more

“From Principles to Practice” – Constructive Programme

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In the last video of The Metta Center’s “From Principles to Practice” video series, Professor Michael Nagler talks about Gandhi’s Constructive Programme theory. Feel free to share and discuss your opinions! We look forward to hearing from you!… read more

“From Principles to Practice” – Satyagraha

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In the fourth video of our “From Principles to Practice” series, the concept of Satyagraha is explained by Professor Michael Nagler. As always, please feel free to comment and discuss your opinion!… read more

“From Principles to Practice” – Constructive Programme Discussion

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Over the summer, The Metta Center hosted research fellows for an internship program to study with The Metta Center. They developed a video series titled, “From Principles to Practice.” In this videos, Professor Michael Nagler, President of The Metta Center for Nonviolence, speaks about several topics regarding nonviolence and nonviolent practices. In this video, Michael… read more

Nonviolence versus Gun Violence

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In this video, Professor Nagler discusses the power of nonviolence as an antidote to the rampant epidemic of gun violence currently being experienced in U.S. culture. Please comment below and we look forward to hearing from you.… read more