Peaceworker Sami Awad talks about how the Palestinian/Israeli conflict is felt around the world: it is part of our shared suffering.
(3:13)
Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean describes a heart-centered approach to peacemaking that takes into account the deep wounds of both Israelis and Palestinians.
(3:47)
Peaceworker Sami Awad recognizes the need for a new narrative that builds mutual trust and respect between the people living in the Holy Land.
(4:19)
Registered nurse and health care activist Charlotte Brody explains how the "us versus them" mindset prevents deep change and resolution of differences.
(2:00)
Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, suggests that the current problems of humanity can only be resolved by a new collective knowledge, which is "more harmonious, sees the reasons for conflict, and sees how to resolve the conflict."
(7:11)
Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger shares one of his poems.
(2:42)
Peaceworker Sami Awad explains how he chooses to use his anger to fuel a commitment to peace rather than violence. And, he points out, this anger is an important inspiration for engaging in change.
(1:49)
Youth worker Nelsa Libertad Curbelo Cora describes the inspiration behind Barrio de Paz (Peace Town), a non-violent youth movement in Guayaquil, Ecuador, that brings together street gangs
(17:00)
Youth worker Nelsa Libertad Curbelo Cora describes the inspiration behind Barrio de Paz (Peace Town), a non-violent youth movement in Guyaquil, Ecuador.
(8:59)
Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean says that people in the Holy Land need other members of the human family to bear witness to their pain and help them learn to come together.
(1:43)
Peaceworker Sami Awad describes different levels of identification-religious belief, political affiliation, nationality-and explains why we need to make our identity as members of humanity a priority.
(4:25)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge explains how our commonly shared values are the basis on which we can build a common coexistence.
(3:31)
Elder, community leader and activist Trevor Moeke describes his work and perspective on oneness, drawing from Maori culture, language, history and cosmology.
(21:23)
Zen teacher and social activist angel Kyodo williams reminds us that societies can change on a massive scale. At one time, slavery was considered an economic necessity,
(54:54)
In this complete interview, Peaceworker Sami Awad, speaks about the power of non-violence as a tool for healing and empowering individuals, communities and nations.
(34:06)
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(24:41)
Laboratory scientist Dean Radin describes how children growing up in this time of global environmental crisis may, out of necessity, behave in a radically different way and make a significant difference.
(2:33)
Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that an inner consciousness of unity will in turn allow for greater understanding of the multiplicity of life. He says, "We must address the problem of diversity on the basis of unity, which is spiritual."
(2:36)
Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean discusses the merits of a non-violent solution in the Holy Land
(2:41)
Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that a basic fundamental spiritual discipline (yoga) can bring about a centralization of the diverse tendencies of one's nature.
(1:48)
Gary "Jagamarra" Simon, a traditional healer and artist of the Walpiri tribe of central and western Australia, explains how human particularities are directly formed from the natural environment.
(8:52)
According to Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, if there is spiritual unity, then there is diversity of life without conflict. Our capacity to respond/connect to/with experiences outside of our culture (like music for example) is proof to Basu of our ability to recognize this underlying unity, and therefore value the multiplicity of life.
(2:34)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes our capacity to make peace.
(3:40)
Spiritual teacher Adyashanti describes the inclusiveness of love and how actions motivated by love have the power to unite and to change consciousness.
(3:46)
Peaceworker Rabia Elizabeth Roberts explains how the idea of oneness does not lessen diversity, but rather expands one's viewpoint.
(1:21)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge discusses the importance of continual dialogue across nations and religions to understand our most positive shared values.
(2:35)
Professor and political organizer Cesar Montufar describes Ecuador's successful history with non-violence, and asks whether transformation of society is possible without an explicit commitment to
(1:47)
Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that man is a high being capable of evolving to very high states of consciousness, but that there is individual and collective resistance to change. According to the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo, in order for any real change to take place, spiritual unity must be present and all current mental molds must be broken.
(4:03)
Jerusalem Peacemaker Sheikh Bukhari says that when you respect someone of a different belief, respect comes back to you.
(1:24)
Youth worker and community leader Orland Bishop explains the meaning of the Zulu greeting Sawubona ("We see you") as an invitation to a deep witnessing and presence.
(3:46)
Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, talks about the surprising personal tenderness between public figures who externally play roles of opposition and conflict.
(2:02)
Orland Bishop describes the unique blend of mentoring, peacemaking, and community leadership that takes place at his L.A.-based Shade Tree Multicultural Foundation.
(2:52)
Peaceworker Sami Awad explains how the narratives we grow up with influence our perceptions.
(4:47)
Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, shares that, in his experience, most politicians have an authentic desire, beneath the surface, to see positive change.
(1:13)
Peaceworker Sami Awad describes the light within every individual and the layers of dust that can cover it over.
(5:11)
Peaceworker Sami Awad describes how non-violence empowers people to deal with injustice and oppression, and breaks down the barriers that prevent people from relating to each other.
(2:21)
Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger shares one of his poems.
(2:21)
Peaceworker Sami Awad describes the potential of an emerging understanding of peaceful coexistence to create a new reality.
(1:33)
Jerusalem Peacemaker Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari explains why we need to transform violence through love, rather than responding with more violence.
(3:20)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes the concept of Ubuntu, or a spirit of sharing.
(5:53)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge applies the concept of Ubuntu, or a spirit of sharing, to international relations.
(4:51)
Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, defines yoga as an organ of knowledge that helps develop one's inner consciousness. He explains that this knowledge comes from spiritual practices, which help reveal the underlying unity at the root of all humanity, and that this knowledge of unity then allows for all the diversity and complexities of nature.
(7:39)
Peaceworker Sami Awad explains why it is not enough to simply look for one great leader to move Palestinians toward non-violent transformation.
(2:30)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge shows the contradiction in working for peace while preparing for war.
(6:54)