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As a Black woman, elder, and life-learner, professionally trained in psychological, Buddhist, and social systems, I recognize the earth body as kin – as a “body of color.” It’s not a stretch for me to see how global domination, exploitation, and neglect of the earth is not so different than the systemic cruelty, oppression, and […]

In 2015, I gave a talk to a predominantly white Buddhist community. It was a heartfelt evening in which we explored the epidemic of violence that was infesting many of our communities near and far, and we discussed how to stay intimately present with an open heart. After a thirty-minute silent meditation, I had everyone

The death of George Floyd and countless other people of color in our country has left many of us feeling helpless, angry, and sad. Words matter, and I believe books are one step we can take to help educate ourselves, gain compassion, and enact change. Check out the list of titles we recommend on this

“Thinking meditation could help cope with micro-aggressions? There’s an app for that!”  Enjoy this article!

This engaging webinar, open to all people of all ethnicities, invites us to deepen our understanding of interdependence and contemplative dialogue by exploring the wondrous ways in which our lives have been enriched by the resilience, creativity, and leadership of Black people. Through meditative reflections, we bring to awareness the Black threads in our lives

Power & Heart: Black and Buddhist in America

Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness This wonderfully insightful book challenges us to face our racial history with greater courage, compassion, and creativity. Thomas Hubl, author and founder of Academy of Inner Science Ruth King deepens our awareness – and courage – to face and ultimately