Published on Saturday, August 02, 2014 by Waging Nonviolence By Stephanie Van Hook The Xhosa concept of ubuntu, combined with the Arabic word intifada — as seen in this graffiti on the “separation” wall in Bethlehem — roughly translates to mean: uplifting human dignity through nonviolence. (WNV / Van Hook) Dr. Mona El-Farra, medical doctor… read more
Posts by Stephanie Van Hook
Translating Metta for Spanish Speakers
Erika Saca-Schader Erika nació en El Salvador en 1981 en plena guerra civil. A pesar de haberse criado relativamente aislada de la cruda realidad nacional, siempre estuvo consciente del sufrimiento y la violencia en su entorno y trató de comprenderla desde pequeña. Antes de mudarse a California, Erika trabajó como Creativa en publicidad mientras completaba… read more
Art, Feminism and Nonviolence
Got to love the Guerrilla Girls… But wait! Did you know that the Brooklyn Museum has a wing of feminist art? The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is an exhibition and education environment dedicated to feminist art—its past, present, and future. Among the most ambitious, influential, and enduring artistic movements to emerge in… read more
The US Department of Arts and Culture
This show was approved by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture. . . Wait, what? There is actually a USDAC?! Yes, it is a parallel institution, a form of nonviolent constructive program that we talk about so often here at the Metta Center–build the institutions you want without waiting for those at the top… read more
Peace and Conflict Studies at Metta Center
The Peace and Conflict Studies 164 A and B course, conceived and taught by Michael Nagler at UC Berkeley was one of his most popular offerings. In 2007, before retiring from the University for good, he recorded the course in its entirety. Tens of thousands have seen this course, and it is influencing and changing… read more
Pre-boarding to Tel Aviv: a lesson in nonviolence
“There is no real security except for whatever you build inside yourself.” – Gilda Radner – “You’re not going to change the world from the airport,” my friend wryly counseled me at the Metta office, just a few weeks before we left for Israel-Palestine. “Focus on getting into the country–keep your answers short and to the… read more
The Heart of Peacebuilding
Life is a sacred challenge of radical unknowability, and it will eventually push you out of this universe. But how you respond to that challenge, therein lies your divine truth, and the discovery of your eternal nature. The desert is your teacher, but your destiny is your own soul. -Marc Gopin We hold a vision… read more
Justice for all women–from Iraq to the U.S.
Nonviolence in the News with Prof. Nagler and a wonderful interview with Farah Al Mousawi. Here’s someone whose story you need to hear. Farah arrived in the United States in 2008 on an exchange program to study at Dominican University of California. She didn’t ever dream of wanting to be in the States—she is… read more
TedX talk in Fremont, June 1 2014!
MICHAEL TO GIVE TEDx TALK! Sunday, June 1st, Michael will start the month off right with his first TED talk, entitled “Daring to Explore the World Within: A Tale of Two Paradigms.” It will take place sometime between 10-11:30 am in the C120 Amphitheatre of Mission San Jose High School 41717 Palm Avenue Fremont, California 94539. To reserve… read more
99 Rise and the March for Democracy
“Address corruption–get money out of politics–restore Democracy” Find 99Rise on Facebook or visit their website by clicking the image above. Welcome to Peace Paradigm Radio. The show begins with a look at some local, national and international nonviolence in the news, then we turn to look at the California March for Democracy the day before the… read more
