An introduction to the skills and tools that change our lives and the world with Brian Martin and Anne Walter
6 Thursdays, May 14 to June 18, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30pm, via Zoom
Curious about nonviolence? Find out what it is and what it can do for you. From practical skills to useful tools, this 6-week course explores how nonviolence can help you in personal relationships, conflicts in community, and social change. Nonviolence is a way of life, a set of principles, a collection of practices for navigating conflict, and a toolbox for making change. In this course, we will introduce and explore them all. Engaging Nonviolence is an introductory class in Pace e Bene’s core course series, designed to lay the groundwork for a deeper understanding of nonviolence as a philosophy and practice.
Join Anne and Brian, certified facilitators of this Pace e Bene program, for this series of participatory sessions featuring stories, discussions, exercises, and reflections in large and small groups. You will leave feeling inspired and empowered to create change within yourself, foster healthy relationships, and contribute to a more just and peaceful world. This course offers a unique blend of theory and practice, providing you with the tools to navigate conflict effectively and integrate nonviolence into your everyday life.
Requirements: Participants are encouraged (but not required) to purchase the Engaging Nonviolence Study Manual. A copy can be purchased in DGCEC’s Tibetan Marketplace, from PaceeBene.org or through another bookseller. Participants will be expected to complete weekly readings/viewings and come prepared for group discussions.
This is a pilot class at DGCEC with Brian and Anne co-facilitating. Cost on a sliding scale: please pay what you are able: $20, $50, $80. Register HERE or 502-614-5616.
Brian Martin is a retired Registered Nurse and holds a doctorate in higher education and adult learning. He lives with two dogs, a cat, and goldfish. He believes that nonviolence is compassion in action.
Seeking to be a bridge-builder between cultures, religious traditions and communities, Anne Walter has served in interfaith, social justice and peace-focused ministry for over 35 years. She is the Director of Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion, providing compassion education as a Dharma Center and as an inclusive Compassion Education Center. Anne is committed to expanding compassion and the practice of nonviolence.
