Thursday September 28, 7:30–9:00 PM
This peer-led sitting group was created by and for *racialized folks to foster mutual support and understanding for those who identify as a racialized person and who find inspiration in the practice of Buddhism. It is open to all meditators regardless of experience. The group’s intention is to provide safety and belonging to meditate and explore contemplative practices.
Inspired by Bonnie Duran’s words One of the tasks of the Buddhist path is to decolonize, for Fall/Winter 2023 we will draw upon Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching (and other sources) to explore the Four Noble Truths and the Four Immeasurables with the following themes: the possibility of the Buddha Dharma as a decolonizing practice and love as liberation.
The group is offered regularly on the last Thursday of the month in hybrid format (in person and on-line) from 7:30–9:00 PM.
Our monthly sitting will generally/typically include:
Seated meditation
Walking meditation and/or stretching
A dharma reflection from a selected reading
A sharing circle
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Fall/Winter 2023 Inspired by Bonnie Duran’s words One of the tasks of the Buddhist path is to decolonize, we will draw upon Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching (and other sources) to explore the Four Noble Truths and the Four Immeasurables with the following themes: the possibility of the Buddha Dharma as a decolonizing practice and love as liberation.
September 28, 2023: We will begin our exploration with the Four Noble Truths as the ground of Buddha’s teaching that provide a bridge for later teachings in various Buddhist traditions. These truths are invitations to be in right relationship with ourselves, all beings, and the earth. Please see the Collective Liberation page for the Fall/Winter 2023 schedule.
* In recognizing that “race” is a social construct, we are using the term “racialized person” or racialized group, instead of what may be considered less accurate terms such as “racial minority”, “visible minority”, “person of colour” or “non-White”. We are also mindful that, when it comes to “race” and the terms one uses to self-identify, using a broad term to describe a group is equally as challenging and there is no one-size-fits-all language.
