One of our community members, Michelle Burack, is presenting an interactive exhibit at the Gandhi Institute. The exhibit will be on display in our meditation room December 7th -14th. There are four interactive elements that invite 5-10 minutes of contemplation each, plus some visual works. The exhibit will be available for viewing during the following blocks of time, during which Michelle will be on […]
Bring your truth and your complexity to the Holiday Taking Circle.
We're thrilled to celebrate the release of Co-Director Gwen Olton's new book, "From Conflict to Community: Transforming Conflicts without Authorities." Just in time for the holidays, this festive gathering will offer participants an opportunity to hear a short excerpt from the book and practice a skill or two for working through tough conversations. Come for […]
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New Book Group! Pro-Voice: How to keep listening when the world wants a fight by Aspen Baker. Join us for this timely read about the work of one woman and Exhale, the organization she co-founded. Exhale has been standing between the ideological armies of pro life and pro choice since 2000, and works to bring […]
Learn more about the Gandhi Institute and how you can support nonviolence in Rochester and beyond.
"People are not going to find their truth-force, or inner authority, by listening to the so-called experts, but by listening to themselves. Every one of us is an expert on what it is like to live on an endangered planet.” – Joanna Macey Join Kit Miller and Bianca Pointner for weekly virtual circles to honor […]
What are the connections between race and poverty in greater Rochester? Why are things the way they are? This interactive workshop will include small-group and whole-group discussions that explore the connections of race and poverty in Rochester’s community. Staff from the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and Saint Joseph’s Neighborhood Center will facilitate this discussion. This […]
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Let’s connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a shared meal! Bring a dish if you would like to, but don’t worry, we’ll be cooking up a few of our own. Everyone is welcome — you can donate if you would like to, but all we […]
Learn more about the Gandhi Institute and how you can support nonviolence in Rochester and beyond.
Join Jonathon Jones for a three-part book group during this year's Season for Nonviolence. Explore nonviolent action and restorative societal transformation through Kazu Haga's book "Healing Resistance." This book group will meet online on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Participants will be emailed the meeting link upon registering.
