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 the spinning wheel and constructive program reveal about how nonviolence is successful. This MP3 is part of a longer series we are produced on Gandhi’s legacy. Click on the grey arrow below to listen (a player will come out).
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By: Stephanie Van Hook
Stephanie Van Hook is Executive Director of the Metta Center for Nonviolence.
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Nice talk, thanks Michael and Stephanie.
btw, who is playing the west african drums in the intro?
-Chris
thanks for the message, Chris! The West African drumming is a free clip that we had access to, “Heigh hoo street drummers” was the title.