How in these times can the Plum Village practice community contribute to transforming racial injustice and support wise, skillful, and compassionate action grounded in love—in short, create beloved community?
Please join the Deepening White Awareness Sangha for three half-days of mindfulness, offered to individuals who self-identify as white, to mindfully explore our whiteness. We will follow the Plum Village teachings and practices throughout our time together, which will include meditation, sharing, and grounding exercises. The series is open to people who are beginning this mindful exploration, and to those who have experience. During the series, we will:
- Deepen awareness of white privilege, benefits and biases within ourselves
- Cultivate capacity to take action for racial justice
- Create community for ongoing support and action
There is no fee for participation. We strongly suggest you plan to attend all three sessions, but it’s not required. All sessions are via Zoom, with facilitation by Lyn Fine, Susan Schulman, Max Heiliger, Annie Gardiner & AJ Johnston, all members of the Deepening White Awareness Sangha.Session I: February 10, 9 AM – 12 Noon (Pacific)
- Mindfully Exploring Whiteness: Where are you in your white awareness journey?
Session 2: March 9, 9 AM – 12 Noon (Pacific)
- Mindfully Exploring Whiteness: What is your understanding of white privilege, benefits, and biases in yourself and society?
Session 3: April 13, 9 AM – 12 Noon (Pacific)
- Mindfully Exploring Whiteness: How can you create community for ongoing support and action?
Please use this Registration Form. For questions, email DeepeningWhiteAwareness@yahoo.com |