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We utilize Recovery Dharma Practices to work with difficulties and challenges with Racial Justice and Healing.
About this Page
About this Page
This page offers resources and practices that address the intersection of anti-racism with Buddhism or mindfulness. It is based on the idea that Recovery Dharma Practices can be powerfully applied to this healing work.
The first section offers a list of other Buddhist Sanghas who are also engaged in this important work. This includes links to inclusivity statements, lists of POC teachers, and their talks that address Buddhism and racism.
The second section offers a list of books that address the structural aspects of race and Buddhism and/or offer an approach to healing that integrates mindfulness as an essential part of the path to heal and transform racism.
The listing for each book also includes links to podcasts, articles, and inquiries.
Just the Beginning
Just the Beginning
This page is primarily focused on the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. We hope that other guides will be developed that focus on other groups that have been historically and systematically excluded from participation in Western Buddhism and Recovery communities.
Reach out if you would like to collaborate on this page, or the creation of new anti-oppression pages: rdfriendsact@gmail.com
Books
These books either address race and Buddhism directly or utilize mindfulness as a core practice.
Books
These books either address race and Buddhism directly or utilize mindfulness as a core practice.
They would be helpful as the basis for a book study or inquiry practice.
They would be helpful as the basis for a book study or inquiry practice.
Click on the down arrows for links and ideas to use The Practice to deepen understanding.
Click on the down arrows for links and ideas to use The Practice to deepen understanding.
You Belong
You Belong
A Call for Connection
Sebene Selassie
Sebene Selassie
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk: Rime Buddhist Center
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback, Audio, Kindle
Borrow: In Libraries
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Recovery Dharma: 1st Truth Inquiry
Unshakable
Unshakable
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Collective Awakening
Jo-Ann Rosen
Jo-Ann Rosen
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk: Embodied Philosophy Conference
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Audio Book
Borrow: Available at many Libraries
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Inquiry: Great Radical Read
Recovery Dharma: Wise Understanding Inquiry
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
David Treleaven
David Treleaven
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk: Together We Rise @ EBMC
PURCHASE
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback, Audio Book
PRACTICE, INQUIRE, DISCUSS
Book:
Recovery Dharma: Wise Action Inquiry
Love and Rage
Love and Rage
The Path of Liberation Through Anger
Lama Rod Owen
Lama Rod Owen
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk: Rime Buddhist Center
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback, Kindle
Borrow: In Libraries
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Recovery Dharma: 1st Truth Inquiry
Radical Dharma
Radical Dharma
Talking Race, Love, and Liberation
Rev angel kyodo williams, Lama Rod Owens with Jasmine Syedullah, PHD
Rev angel kyodo williams, Lama Rod Owens with Jasmine Syedullah, PHD
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Dialogue: Rev Angel and Lama Rod
Interview: Emergence Magazine
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Audio Book
Borrow: Available at many Libraries
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Inquiry: Great Radical Read
Recovery Dharma: Wise Understanding Inquiry
Daylong: Working for Freedom on All Fronts: The Radical Dharma Framework for Liberation Standford University
Awakening Together
Awakening Together
The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity
Larry Yang, Sylvia Boorstein
Larry Yang, Sylvia Boorstein
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk: Together We Rise @ EBMC
Interview: Insight Meditation & Multiculturalism
Article: Book Review
PURCHASE
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback, Audio Book
PRACTICE, INQUIRE, DISCUSS
Book: Inquiry questions are integrated in the chapters of the book
Recovery Dharma: Wise Action Inquiry
Spiritual Activism
Spiritual Activism
For Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy
Rachel Ricketts
Rachel Ricketts
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Articles and resources: From Rachel's Site
PURCHASE
Preorder: Hardcopy, Audio or Ebook
Charis: Hardcover
Amazon:
PRACTICE, INQUIRE, DISCUSS
Recovery Dharma: Wise Livelihood Inquiry
The Way of Tenderness
The Way of Tenderness
Awakening through Race, Sexuality, and Gender
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Article: Tricycle Magazine
Interview: On Being wit Krista Tippett - NPR
Class San Francisco Zen Center
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
Borrow:
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Meditation: RDFA Meditations
Recovery Dharma: 2nd Truth Inquiry
Being Black
Being Black
Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace
Angel Kyodo Williams
Angel Kyodo Williams
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Interviews:
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback, Kindle Audio Book
Borrow:
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
MEDITATION: RDFA Meditations
Recovery Dharma: Wise Speech Inquiry
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
PURCHASE, BORROW
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis:
Amazon:
Borrow:
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
The Inner Work of Racial Justice
The Inner Work of Racial Justice
Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness
Rhonda V. Magee
Rhonda V. Magee
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk: Wisdom 2.0 Conference
Interview: w/ John Kabat-Ziinn & Anderson Cooper
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Hardcover
Amazon: Hardcover, Kindle, AudioBook
Borrow: Found in most libraries
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Meditation: By Rhonda Magee
Recovery Dharma: Wise Intention Inquiry
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Borrow: Available at many libraries
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Mindful of Race
Mindful of Race
Transforming Racism from the Inside Out
Ruth King
Ruth King
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Talk & Meditation: IMCW
Interview: Buddhist Recovery Network
Talk: Common Ground
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Hardcover, or Audio Book
Amazon: Kindle, Audio, Paperback
Borrow: Available at many Libraries
PRACTICE, INQUIRY, DISCUSSION
Inquiry - Racial Affinity Group Guide
Recovery Dharma : Wise Mindfulness Inquiry
WATCH, LISTEN, READ
Interview: Oakland Is
PURCHASE, BORROW
Charis: Paperback
Amazon: (None found)
INQUIRY AND PRACTICE
Recovery Dharma: Wise Effort Inquiry
Practice
Practice
These links go to best practices of organizations and self-study pages.
Click on the down arrow for links and ideas for practice.
East Bay Meditation Center
East Bay Meditation Center
East Bay Meditation Center
East Bay Meditation Center
Resources
About EBMC
Programs
Insight Meditation Society
Insight Meditation Society
Insight Meditation Society
Insight Meditation Society
Shambhala International
Shambhala International
Implicit Bias
Implicit Bias
Implicit Bias
Implicit Bias
PBS - Nova Series
Ohio State - Training Modules
Harvard - Implicit Association Test
Insight Community of Washington
Insight Community of Washington
Insight Meditation Community of Washington
Insight Meditation Community of Washington
BIPOC Affinity groups - Adults and Teens
North American Buddhist Alliance
North American Buddhist Alliance
North American Buddhist Alliance
North American Buddhist Alliance
Bright Ways Zen Buddhist Center
Bright Ways Zen Buddhist Center
From the Bright Way Zen Buddhist Center. Materials for a group to self-facilitate a 6-session course
Dharmaseed
Dharmaseed
Dharma Seed
Dharma Seed
No Barriers Zen Temple
No Barriers Zen Temple
No Barriers Zen Temple
No Barriers Zen Temple
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
White Awake
White Awake
White Awake is an online platform and nonprofit organization focused on political education for people who are classified as “white”.
Create a Welcoming Community
Create a Welcoming Community
This toolkit was developed using a broad approach of working with and learning from multiple communities rather than working in depth with a single community.
Creating Welcoming Learning Community
Creating Welcoming Learning Community
The lessons on this page can be adapted for small groups such as Recovery Dharma Sangas
Be Aware of Stigma
Be Aware of Stigma
People Matter, Words Matter
People Matter, Words Matter
The AHA, together with behavioral health and language experts have created a series of downloadable posters to help you adopt person-centered, respectful language. Please consider downloading, printing and sharing each poster with your community, and encourage them to use this language both in front of person and when talking about them to others.
Spirit Rock Retreat Center
Spirit Rock Retreat Center
Workshops
Workshops
Sessions and resources that are available for registration by individuals or groups who want to study together
Roots of Health Inequity
The Roots of Health Inequality - Online Learning Collaborative - Free
Race Forward
Racial Equity Training Series - Zoom $100 - $450
Race And Webinar Series - YouTube Videos - Free
Center for Safety and Change
Getting to the Root - Zoom $350
Brave Space
A Year with Ruth King - Racial Affinity Immersion Group - $1,950
Consultants
Consultants
Available to work with organizations to learn and grow
Groundwater Institute
1.5 Day Immersive Experience
For Organizations
1.5 Day Immersive Experience
Organizational Transformation
Kate Johnson
Buddhist based consultant focus is around radical friendships. Referred by Kris
Sent message 10/7/22, kr
Provides consultation. Has pre-set DEI workshops that can be chosen.
https://rebecca-acedmolina.com/authentic-solidarity-for-organizations/
Partners for Racial Equity
Provide consulting and leadership development specifically around race. Referred by Lacey
https://www.partnersforracialequity.com/
Transformative Change
Buddhist-based Consultants and trainers on DEI. Found by Kris
Provide consultation about anti-oppression to nonprofits.
Dr. Stacey D. Hardy-Chandler
A leader with the National Association of Social Work, Consults and trains nonprofits. Source: Kris’ workplace
AORTA Collective
https://aorta.coop/work-with-us
For organizations
Transformative Change
Buddhist-based Consultants and trainers on DEI.
Nelson Layag
Formerly with Compass Point. Connected with the Latino Community
Sent message 10/7/22 kr
Does not do DEI outside of full consultation. Made several referrals - see below
Ruth King
Buddhist, has an organization of staff who are available to consult and train. $12,0000. referred by Kris
People's Institute for Undoing Racism
Provide individual consultation and workshops. Focus is on structure over insight or mindfulness. Referred by other consultant.
Others
Inclusive 360 Quiz: DEI Benchmarks
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