A daylong workshop for those who self-identify as white.

We will create a safe-enough space to explore some of these questions:

·       What is whiteness?

·       What were our experiences growing up in white-racialized bodies?

·       How can we examine our participation (whether inadvertent or intentional) in racist systems?

·       What is meant by white privilege? White fragility?

·       How can we talk with other white people about race?

·       How can we support one another to ‘try on’ new ideas and behaviors?

How can we talk about race in mixed groups?

We will also identify some avenues for skillful work around racism.

The day will include sitting and walking meditation, presentations by the leader, short readings and videos, writing, small- and large-group discussion, role-plays and other methods that will help us embody what we learn.

No previous Zen experience necessary.

Jisan Tova Green is a resident and teacher at San Francisco Zen Center where she serves as the liaison to SFZC's 70+ "branching streams," sanghas and Zen Centers in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. She was ordained as a Zen priest and received Dharma Transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts in 2015 and has held many positions; she now resides and teaches at City Center. She co-founded the SFZC Queer Dharma Group in 2009 and the group “Unpacking Whiteness – Reflection and Action.” Tova has worked as a hospice social worker, plays the cello, and writes poetry.

Workshop fee: $40 plus dana (donation) to the leader.

Reduced fee available for those on limited income. For reduced fee registration please contact the registrar at registrar@mountainrainzen.org, and you will pay-what-you-can on the day of the workshop.