Man…. Anderson’s idea refers to how a range of spaces—including neighborhoods, leisure space, schools, workplaces and churches—construct and reinforce a “taken for granted reality” in which white people and white norms dominate and Black people are “typically absent, not expected, or marginalized when present.” Hase, Meadows, and Budge identified a number of ways in which PoC experience and negotiate Buddhist convert sanghas as white spaces. ;-). ~Lori Desc…, You wanna break a generational curse? Buddhists look at the ways in which this sociocultural conditioning is internalized and becomes part of the afflictive energies generated by self-grasping. How I'm mothering the wounded kid insi…, "It's easy to judge. Family isn't about blood. If you have many interests and can't seem to stick to any…, “Many people appear composed or happy to give the impression to the outside world that they have it all together, o…, We can't stop negative thoughts from popping into our head, but we can learn to recognize and challenge thinking pa…, “There are always going to be people who don’t like me, who misunderstand me. When people are powerful and…, Success in life does not always depend upon natural ability but also upon your ability to grasp the opportunities…, All of us are waves on the ocean of divine consciousness. We're pleasing to God when our energy is focused upward, rising above…. Design by Point Five. You don…, I’m just a simple Buddhist monk but I’m trying to help others lead a happy life, to learn to appreciate what a diff…, "Happiness is not about the absence of unhappy thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Some thrive in the spotlight and…, Ask children whether they prefer smiling faces or stern ones. The word can have a negative connotation in the West with a grim attitude to p…, Wouldn’t you like a seat with these great souls? In 2017, Yang estimated that there were between 350 and 375 certified Western Insight teachers, with only 10 to 11 of these self-identifying as teachers of color. This is not the year to get everything you want. Start being excited about what can go right. As Gina Sharpe noted in an interview after the first ever gathering of Buddhist teachers of Black African descent, “Liberation is impossible if we’re disconnected from others.”. When…, As human beings, all 7 billion of us are born the same way and die the same way. Tantric practices have also been a resource for deconstructing the racial identity of whiteness. We need you to promote love and compassion. "Constant hunger or 'snacking' comes from a program in your brain running in the background that’s usually attached…, "Babies who smile at depressed people in supermarkets are spiritual healers and unsung heroes of humanity. BRJ's Call to White Buddhists for Racial Justice was developed in hopes of inspiring and activating White Buddhists to create truly inclusive spiritual communities for all people and to respond on the basis of Buddhist principles to the racial hatred still being propagated in our nation. “One of the happiest moments is when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.” ~Unknown In order for real change to occur, we must be able to examine our own experiences, discover the “situated” nature of our perspectives, and understand the ways that race and racism are mere cultural constructions. Let yo…, All the engagements of your busy life are important. He knew He was one with the…, Self-centredness creates a distance from others, leading to dishonesty, fear and anger. Some teachers reported that white practitioners have walked out of their sangha when racism was brought up in dharma talks; others shared that they have received angry notes from retreatants that they had come to meditate, not engage in political discussion. Great so far for the first week. Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered chanting for racial justice under the banner of “Black Lives Matter.” Holding signs such as “The Buddha Opposed Racism,” and “Buddhists for Black Lives Matter,” monastic and lay American Buddhists of all lineages have joined the protests. A limitation of this approach is that teachers often assume that their own white middle-class cultural experience is universal. Not all of us have one clear purpose or calling in life. Need the fun ! Join us along with other spiritual leaders from the great wo…. ~Unknown Based on numerous interviews, it was distributed in 2017 with the acknowledgement that “as more people of color yogis attend IMS retreats, incidents of concern and undue suffering have arisen because of ignorance on behalf of white teachers. Is there any other topic that inspires songs, poems, b…, How Relationships Help Us to Grow – Even the Hard Ones. Some Buddhists of color have turned to Vajrayana understandings of liberating the wisdom energy in anger in service of racial justice. As a Buddhist publication, we have asked ourselves how we can be of service to racial justice. I…, If you set out to cheat and deceive others you’ll be tense and anxious in case you’re found out. A good…, Intuition is developed by exercising common sense, introspection, calmness & most importantly by meditation & holdi…, Reason is analytical. "You've been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. I want to offer some wider context for responses coming from meditation-based convert communities in the Insight, Zen, and Tibetan lineages. But I think that aim will…, The practice of compassion and altruism brings us peace of mind. The only people who get upset when you set boundaries are the ones who benefitted from you having none. What’s past is past, we can’…, Ours is a globalized world. Give your kids the right to tell you when something you're doing is hurting t…, "In the AY, Yogananda reveals that miracles, as we know them, are not actually beyond explanation or our ability to…, No matter what you do, someone won’t be pleased, someone will judge, and someone will tell you what you should do i…, "If you're resting but guilting or shaming yourself for not being productive the whole time, that's not actually re…, If you don't love yourself, you'll always be looking for someone else to fill the void inside you, but no one will…, Someone once told me to always live for the little things in life. If the morning brings you sadness it’s okay to stay…, "Sometimes miracles are just good people with kind hearts." Meditation is one of the best antidotes to the excessive stress of modern life. When she shared her experiences of racism, she was dismissed and told to drop “the labels” and her “attachment” to identity by her fellow white practitioners. Jack Kornfield Online registration now available. ~Maria For…, "If the mountain seems too big today then climb a hill instead. The most sensitive people are often the most…, The most beautiful things in life are not things. They're people and places, memories and pictures. "If you have someone in your life who’s struggling up their own hill in the dark, could you not worry about fixing…, One day you will tell your story of how you've overcome what you are going through now and it will become part of s…, The people who judge you harshly and unfairly can't possibly be happy with their lives. We are social an…, Reports of suffering are upsetting, but it's a mistake to think we can do nothing about it. The Dalai Lama on Why We Need to Fight Coronavirus With Compassion published by Time Magazi…, No matter where you go let the spotlight of your mind ever keep turning on God & in the battle din of activity let…, There's an intimate connection between love and compassion, on the one hand, and genuine happiness, on the other. This chapter takes a step toward the theorization of discourses of race and racialization within the American Buddhist context. Nayaswamis Jyotish & Devi share principles,…, The Blessings of Heart, Hands & Mind: "To spiritualize daily life, it’s not enough to meditate & then become absorb…, There is an urgent need for India’s traditions of non-violence and compassion in today’s world, which is still rive…, Time is always moving on, Nothing can stop it. His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 85th Birthday Message, Peace means no disturbance, no danger. Based on numerous interviews, it was distributed in 2017 with the acknowledgement that “as more people of color yogis attend IMS retreats, incidents of concern and undue suffering have arisen because of ignorance on behalf of white teachers. Doyeon by Won Buddhism Dharma Talks published on 2020-06-10T18:10:44Z. In addition to training white teachers to be more multiculturally attuned in their dharma teaching, there have been efforts in Buddhist communities to create a more racially diverse teaching body. After considering different interpretations, he concluded that external mindfulness means being mindful of other people, and discusses several ways to practice this. This is a question of survival be…, Honest concern for others is the key factor in improving our day to day lives. offer a safe holding that enables practitioners to drop more deeply into their practice and explore how the dharma relates to their everyday lives as people of color. All the…, Inner guidance is a constantly evolving state that’s always adapting to our present needs. To dev…, Today, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to PM Narendra Modi wishing hi…, I have no hesitation in supporting initiatives that help protect the environment. "…, Thank you to the special people in my life who have listened without judgment, helped without conditions, understoo…, "If you love someone else more than yourself, you'll always compromise too much, ignore red flags, get hurt & lose…. My…, Happiness doesn’t happen to us—it happens because of us. For Buddhism, the concern with social justice must ultimately lead back to the search for enlightenment. ~Ryan Snowden, Being sensitive doesn't make you weak. It separates life into individual components. Do the dishes. What is needed for liberation from the dukkha [suffering] of racism? Whiteness refers not to a biological category but a form of social and cultural conditioning, which has been constructed historically and legally as a way to establish and maintain certain forms of colonial power and dominance. It's that simple. Protests against the killings of Black Americans George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony McDade and the police brutality and structural racism that are responsible for them have spread across the US and the world. "...even though my mind tries to convince me that I’m without hope, I know that as long as I’m still breathing, the…, Like anything else, life has a beginning and in due course must end. You’re alive for a reason. The purpose of life is to find God. Binge eating isn’t really about food. Real change will come about not as a result of pray…, Science and technology has brought much development, and yet we still face many man-made problems. It's they on whom our lives de…. And the way to encase Him in your bosom, Insight teachers such as Ruth King have shown that combined with racial awareness, mindfulness can help pierce through internal racial conditioning and build the emotional resilience needed to tackle structural racism. No amount of pio…, Of the 7 billion human beings alive today, no one wants to suffer; no one chooses to have problems. In the be…, We have to learn how to use our time properly. Be such a beautiful soul that people crave your vibes. In 2013, the organization began a series of intensive workshops followed by a one-year training in 2014 called, . The Third Noble Truth, freedom from the dukkha of racism, comes through realization of the delusion of separateness and truth of interdependence. A limitation of this approach is that teachers often assume that their own white middle-class cultural experience is universal. By adopting one of these simple habits you'll feel…. Conceived and introduced…, The new Tiny Buddha Mindfulness Kit includes both products and practices to help you create mindful moments, mornin…, You are not supposed to be happy all the time. So long as their companions smile, they…, It’s useful to reflect not only on how anger, fear and suspicion destroy our peace of mind, but also on how peace o…, Around this date, Mahavatar Babaji appeared to Yogananda and told him to spread Kriya Yoga worldwide. R... Programa: The Wright Show (fast). In his book, Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community, reflecting on his own first retreat experience, he wrote. In this episode of the Buddhism Hotline, Jonathon Hills attempts to fight against racism and inequality. Tacos fall apart too and we still love them. You’re not a mess. It simply means you're thankful for all you have. These are relativel…, Education today tends to focus on material goals. Doing racial justice work is part of reclaiming our full humanity as white people.” The same point was made in a 2011, forum by Zen teacher Rev. It is no mere sentiment. It's important to make our lives meaningful. Produce a quart, he challenged her. At the heart of Rev. But life won’t get better until you make the deci…, "Healing doesn’t have to look magical or pretty. Join us! Buddhist Statement on Racial Justice May 14, 2015 “If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But none more important than your engagement with God. Now, largely due to the efforts of Yang, co-founder of East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC), and Gina Sharpe, co-founder of New York Insight, two communities that have been at the forefront of diversity, inclusivity and equity initiatives, there has been a major breakthrough at the level of teacher training in the Insight community. 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