ONLINE: White and Awakening In Sangha 2.0

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*Just Announced*

White and Awakening in Sangha 2.0

Dates: Feb 28 – May 16, 2021

Pre-req: This program is designed for and open to white-identified people who participated in the White and Awakening in Sangha course at the East Bay Meditation Center (or an equivalent program with permission of the teachers).

Description:
This in-depth program will provide pathways for building on and deepening anti-racist engagement, supported by Dharma practice and Sangha. This exploration will be informed by both traditional Dharma teachings and contemporary work around intersectional identities, ancestral healing, trauma and grief, structural and institutional racism and how self-identified white people can support BIPOC-led initiatives in the community. We will emphasize skill-building, engaged practices, and inner process work ranging from intra-personal identity through community action.  We will work within the Buddhist framework of commitment to non-harming, generosity, community healing, and the liberation of all beings.

Format:
This is an intensive, virtual 11- week program, alternating meetings of the large group, with small group meetings that center on support for community-based action.

  • 6 large group sessions, Sundays from 2:30-5:00 pm Pacific Time
    • February 28
    • March 14
    • March 28
    • April 11
    • April 25
    • May 16
  • 5 small group sessions, to be held on the weeks in between the large group meetings
  • Readings, reflections and homework, typically not requiring more than 2 hours per week
  • Practicum / volunteer component

Accessibility

Closed Captioning will be available for all Zoom meetings.  We regret that we cannot offer ASL interpretation at this time.  If you have other accessibility needs, please let us know on your application; we want you to be comfortable! 

Applications

To apply, please complete this application form.  Applications will be accepted until the class is filled.  The class is limited in size, so we recommend that you apply as soon as you can.

Questions

If you have questions about the course or the application process, please contact us at:

whiteandawakening AT eastbaymeditation DOT org 

 

We look forward to being with you!

Crystal Johnson, Kitsy Schoen, Heather Lear, Hilary Berwick, Brad Snyder, Evan Hoppin, Sarah Emerson