مرکز صلح مِتا (Metta Center for Nonviolence) با مدیریت پروفسور مایکل ناگلر فعالیت خود را در سال 1982 در امریکا آغاز کرده است. این مرکز همواره از پیشگامان عرصه صلح در برگزاری نشست ها، کارگاهها و دوره های مرتبط با عدم خشونت، صلح درون و تغییرات اجتماعی و فرهنگی بوده است. از جمله فعالیت های… read more
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Intro to Kingian Nonviolence with Kazu – Podcast
This webinar is the first part of a two-part offering the Metta Center is making primarily to Bernie supporters going to Philadelphia, but essential as well for the long term. In it, Kazu Haga of the Eastpoint Peace Academy offers the basics of nonviolence training. Part two will be a long-term nonviolent strategy. For the latter, those… read more
Nonviolence and Terrorism: Webinar
On this page you will find several resources including a link to the webinar if you missed it; a follow-up Q and A with the presenters, and resources for further action. … read more
Michael Nagler speaks at UN-Podcast
If you had ten minutes to stand before the United Nations to talk about the role of the media in building a peaceful world, how would you begin? What would you say? What concrete recommendations would you make? Well, our very own Michael Nagler was there on September 9, 2015 to speak at the High… read more
Recap: Politics of Love & Justice
Toward the end of last month, Stephanie Van Hook and Michael Nagler participated in The Shift Network‘s Politics of Love & Justice Summit, which was a free online event integrating spirituality and activism. Over the course of a few days, 25 of the world’s most visionary spiritual leaders convened online and shared their wisdom, offering… read more
Creating a Culture of Peace
We love this show. . . We are joined in the studio this week by Philip Hellmich, Director of Peace at the Shift Network and author of God and Conflict; and Andrée Young, Early Childhood Peace Educator at Red Barn Montessori. We discuss sowing the seeds of peace building in early childhood and its implications… read more
Mexican Activist Pietro Ameglio & More – Podcast
Photo: A mother holding up a sheet with the missing students’ photos. In this episode of Peace Paradigm Radio you will hear an inspiring piece on nonviolent direct action and interfaith organizing from Ken Butigan of Pace e Bene and Campaign Nonviolence. You will meet Mercedes Mack, Metta intern, writer and researcher on the history of… read more
Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) 164-c Session 8
Topic: Questions on Gandhian economics, constructive program and peace and conflict studies course wrap-up. Video: Audio: http://archives.mettacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pacs-8.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS… read more
PACS 164-C Session Seven
Topic: Since Gandhi and King–a few examples Resource: Key names and ideas mentioned Video: Audio: http://archives.mettacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PACS-Session-7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS… read more
Nonviolent Dissent and Accompaniment
A Prerequisite to a World Beyond War: Nonviolent Dissent and Accompaniment In this talk recorded on September 27, 2014 in Petaluma, California, activist, author and peace journalist Kathy Kelly discusses the everyday realities of living with war and encourages us to use these stories to think more critically–and nonviolently– about security, safety and justice. … read more