Healing our Racial Karma: Bringing Mindfulness Practice to the work of Anti-Racism

In recognition of the deep, pervasive harm and suffering caused by white supremacy, we (a mostly white group of Sangha members) meet together on a regular basis to name and uproot the effects of white supremacy within us and among us. Through mindfulness practice and the sharing in the work of anti-racism, we support one another to identify individual actions and beliefs -- as well as formal and informal systems — that maintain white supremacy. We are actively striving to make changes internally and externally for the benefit of all beings.

We affirm that Black Lives Matter, and we support the Black Lives Matter Movement.

We often use book study as a starting point for our learning and discussion. Our readings have included:

Mindful of Race by Ruth King
America’s Racial Karma by Larry Ward
Love & Rage by Lama Rod Owens
American Sutra by Duncan Ryuken Williams
How The Word Is Passed by Clint Smith
The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones
You Belong: A Call for Connection by Sebene Selassie

For more information, please email christina@atlinsight.org