Spring: The Season of Hope & Renewal

The spring season brings us many new beginnings: daylight savings time, the spring equinox, flower blossoms, the planting season, and my personal favorite—the start of the Metta Center's Certificate in Nonviolence Studies.

As Metta's director of education, it is a great joy for me to guide participants through this 6-month online learning journey, in which we explore the history, theory, and practice of nonviolence, and how to apply it in daily life.

Our next cohort starts on April 18 and is open to anyone seeking to grow their understanding and practice of nonviolence. Happy Spring, Metta community!

~ Stephanie Knox-Cubbon, Director of Education

Dr. David Ragland, pictured above, is co-founder of the Ferguson-based Truth Telling Project, which aims to transform structural violence and racism through the adaptation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

(TRC) model. While most models of the TRC happen after the violence has ended, the question posed by the creators of the Truth Telling Project was how they could initiate such a process when the violence has not yet stopped. Hence, an emphasis on making space for telling and hearing truth as a means for re-affirming human dignity.

Learn more about this work and how to get involved in our latest episode of Peace Paradigm Radio.

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Borrowing from Gandhi, who called his life an “experiment in truth,” Daily Metta will keep you encouraged as you experiment with enlivening nonviolence around you.

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Bridging Spirituality, Action & Social Change

March 15: Book Discussion in San Francisco, CA

We're proudly co-sponsoring an evening of conversation about We Have Not Been Moved: Resisting Racism and Militarism in 21st Century America. Learn More

March 23: Webinar with Richard Miller and Michael Nagler

Join Richard and Michael for a free webinar that will address the intersection of spiritual practice with nonviolence and social action. Learn More

April 8–10: Yoga Retreat at the Mount Madonna Center in CA

Our in-depth weekend retreat integrates yoga, meditation, and nonviolence to create a powerful approach to personal and social change. Learn More

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Metta Center for Nonviolence is a 501(c)3 educational organization that aims to help people use nonviolence safely and effectively. We advance a positive view of humankind while empowering people to explore the question: How does nonviolence work, and how can I contribute to a happier, more peaceful society? Learn more.

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