Evolving Nonviolence

In this blog, we share ideas and insights about what Gandhi called “the greatest power humanity has been endowed with”—nonviolence. Like him, we believe that mobilizing this force is essential for addressing the urgent challenges of our time and shaping a future rooted in justice and peace.

Stephanie Van Hook 7/8/25 Stephanie Van Hook 7/8/25

When Empires Fall: Finding a New Story in Nonviolence

Reflecting on the Bronze Age collapse, Michael explores how today’s global crises echo ancient endings — and how a new story rooted in nonviolence could guide us forward. As old paradigms crumble, the choice is ours: fear and violence, or courage and renewal.

Stephanie Van Hook 7/8/25 Stephanie Van Hook 7/8/25

Authenticity and Transformation: Interview

Stephanie Van Hook, Metta’s ED, is interviewed by our friend John Blue.

Michael Nagler 6/23/25 Michael Nagler 6/23/25

Searching Out Silver Linings

Seeing so painfully the utter impotence of the “international community” to stop this horror, even with the offices of the UN and the ICC, perhaps some recognition will dawn that we are a human family and need to learn that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Stephanie Van Hook 6/4/25 Stephanie Van Hook 6/4/25

How to go extinct

Michael reflects on our collective destiny and the human spirit.

The Metta Center Team 5/27/25 The Metta Center Team 5/27/25

The Real Rulers are the Toiling Millions

Erik Olson Fernández on the importance of unions anchored in nonviolence principles for a more democratic society.

Guest User 5/8/25 Guest User 5/8/25

An Intro to the Metta Center’s Free Courses

Stephanie Van Hook 5/7/25 Stephanie Van Hook 5/7/25

Foundations for a Lasting Peace Movement

A video interview with Michael Nagler.

Stephanie Van Hook 4/30/25 Stephanie Van Hook 4/30/25

The Pillars and the Protest

Michael reflects on the urgency of the moment and advances in the movement.

Stephanie Van Hook 4/22/25 Stephanie Van Hook 4/22/25

A New Story of Climate Action

A few resources from the archive to talk about the climate on Earth Day.

Stephanie Van Hook 4/22/25 Stephanie Van Hook 4/22/25

A Man of Peace Passes

Michael reflects on the passing of Pope Francis.

Stephanie Van Hook 4/18/25 Stephanie Van Hook 4/18/25

Gandhi Searches for Truth

Check out this audio playlist for our book, Gandhi Searches for Truth.

Stephanie Van Hook 4/18/25 Stephanie Van Hook 4/18/25

Awakenings of Love

Small moments when our sense of love awakens are part of the practice of nonviolence, by Michael Nagler

Stephanie Van Hook 3/26/25 Stephanie Van Hook 3/26/25

Combatants for Peace

Some love for CFP. Share it!

Stephanie Van Hook 3/19/25 Stephanie Van Hook 3/19/25

What if we understood violence?

THE STOIC PHILOSOPHER Epictetus (c.50-135 CE) once said that the beginning of ignorance is the ‘failure to connect particulars with their underlying principle.’ This is particularly, and harmfully, the case with one underlying principle in particular: violence. And, conversely, its opposite nonviolence.