The Nonviolent Legacy of South Africa

If you have had the opportunity to visit South Africa of recent you undoubtedly are inspired by the friendliness of the people of all races, ages, and backgrounds. Their smiles are contagious, and you wonder how this levity can be so pronounced against the backdrop of such a dramatic history of both tragedy and triumph; [...]

Metta Mentors Nonviolence Immersion Program: the application is up!

Dear Metta community,
The Metta Center is happy to announce the call for applications for the 2010 Metta Mentors Nonviolence Immersion Program. Yes, to all of you who have been asking: it’s time to apply!
On our website (you’re already here!), you’ll now find an entire section devoted to Metta Mentors, where you can learn about [...]

Question:
I am a senior at Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland and I have watched some of your webcasts (PACS 164A mainly) and they were really helpful to me in writing my Extended Essay (for the IB program), which is a case study of the Zapatista people in Mexico, and the importance of positive energy [...]

Question:
I am a History student at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I am writing my senior thesis on non violence and how it is more effective than violence in achieving independence and change. I have a run into a bump that I am having trouble dealing with. My professor, who is constantly [...]

Lessons in Nonviolence for the President

Hey satyagrahis (and non-satyagrahis, too, of course — we’re all in this together),
For anyone who is interested in exploring the legitimacy of President Obama’s comments on nonviolence in his Nobel Peace Prize speech, check out this informative, easy article by Eric Stoner, posted on the PJSA blog (that’s the Peace and Justice Studies Association), here.
For a cool commentary on [...]