On October 2, 2012 for Gandhi’s 143 birthday, Michael and Stephanie were interviewed by Wendy Mclaughlin for her final program of the “Feminine Mystic.” This is a special, one hour show, in which Wendy plays recordings from Gandhi and Michael and Stephanie provide the commentary (and entertainment). Enjoy. (This is an audio-only recording. No video… read more
Posts by Stephanie Van Hook
Spinning Wheel Birthday: An MP3 from the Metta Center
October 2nd marks Gandhi’s birthday, which he wanted to be known as “‘Spinning Wheel’ (charkha) Birthday”. In the following, short 6 minute MP3 clip, Metta Center Director Stephanie Van Hook talks with Gandhi scholar Michael Nagler. He explains why Gandhi designated his birthday in this way and explores some of the key strategic insights that… read more
My Life is My Message–Questionnaire
The following questionnaire draws upon Gandhian principles to help educators evaluate their starting point for developing nonviolence throughout the school year. (This was found in our files from an educators’ conference we hosted in 2008. The author is unknown.) View the PDF of the questionnaire at this link. *** ‘My life is my message’ Questionnaire… read more
Give Love!
We really love this song by MC Yogi called “Give Love.” A positive song, with a positive message and for ears of all ages!! Check it out right here, and send love via the comment box to those who will come after you! Give love, The Metta Team PS: Check out some basics of nonviolence… read more
Nonviolence Benefits Everyone…
When Gandhi was writing regularly in his newspaper Young India during the Indian Freedom Struggle, he would often receive letters from critics which would be somewhat insulting. His response to these critics would typically begin, “This letter seems to be intended as an insult. However I choose not to take it as such,” and he would… read more
Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
“As vast is the infinite world beyond is the world within the lotus of the heart.” -The Chandogya Upanishad A spiritual practice is a powerful tool for the integration of nonviolence on a daily basis. Spiritual here does not mean ‘religious’ or ‘dogmatic’; it means rather an ‘inner awareness’ or an integrated perspective on… read more
Restorative Justice teleconference on September 6
The Peace Alliance and Board Member/Host Molly Rowan Leach are thrilled to announce the Fall Kickoff of the Restorative Justice Telecouncil Series and the workings of a longer term Resource area and collaborative network for those working in RJ and related fields and for those inspired by the growing movement who want to find out… read more
Building the nonviolent community: a global dialogue
Building the Nonviolent Community: A National Dialogue a free teleconference dialogue * advanced registration required September 11, 2012 8:00 – 9:30pm ET / 5:00 – 6:30pm PT Please join the Metta Center for Nonviolence, the National Peace Academy, September 11th Families for a Peaceful Tomorrows, and individuals from around the globe for an inspiring evening of… read more
“Nonviolence or Nonexistence”: King beyond his Loudest Dream
by Metta blogger Philip Wight In late August 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his most-remembered oratory address: the “I have a Dream” speech. The most influential speech of the American Civil Rights Movement, King’s passionate call for racial equality needs no reproduction here. However King’s… read more
JOE EHRMANN’S KEYS TO SUCCESS
By Todd Diehl, nonviolence educator In the book InSideOut Coaching, Joe Ehrmann, esteemed high school football coach, outlines his method for teaching coaches to love themselves and players to love each other. His lessons for sports apply easily to teaching as well, and the best lesson he offers is how to practice and model empathy for your students.… read more
