Bijoyeta Das is a freelance photographer and multimedia journalist. She has reported from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Turkey and USA and holds a masters degree in Journalism from Northeastern University, Boston USA. View Bijoyeta’s excellent work at her personal website: www.bijoyetadas.com.
What are you working on this summer at the Metta Center?
I am working on a project about atonement, healing and forgiveness. I am researching and documenting stories of people who have chosen the path of atonement and forgiveness. I believe telling stories and listening to others is an important step in the healing process.
What are you learning at the Metta Center?
Learning at Metta is a multi-layered process. I am exposed to the life and works of Gandhi, writing of the new story, nonviolence education, atonement and forgiveness, and developing a critical and analytical thought-process. This learning has stimulated my inner growth as a thinker and a nonviolent person. I am also learning a lot from the experiences of Michael Nagler as he shares anecdotes and life lessons.
Why are you passionate about nonviolence?
This is the only path to be. Violence in thought, words and deeds only multiplies pain and resentment in the world.
Final thoughts for the Metta audience?
This summer has been a beautiful experience where I got to be in a community, where people are working towards promoting nonviolence. This has inspired me to continue my work to tell and share stories.
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By: Metta Center
We provide educational resources on the safe and effective use of nonviolence, with the recognition that it’s not about putting the right person in power but awakening the right kind of power in people. We advance a higher image of humankind while empowering people to explore the question: How does nonviolence work, and how can I actively contribute to a happier, more peaceful society?
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I am interested in what you are doing. I read your profile and found your work really interesting. I would like to apply to fellowship to join you if possible this summer. But what I prefer is to write a proposal together since research depends on a working team mostly.
Look forward to hearing your opinion on this suggestion
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HI, Wesam. We are no longer doing a summer program. This summer was a test run and we found that we would rather have fellows come in on a rolling basis throughout the year. It is also essential to be very familiar with the work that we are doing, and to be in touch with us before applying, so that you are clear as to what our vision for our organization really is. It will help us to work more effectively with you. Last summer’s fellows taught us a lot about what we are looking for in candidates. Best wishes, and looking forward to being in touch.