Liberation from Suffering: Buddha’s Four Noble Truths for BIPOC

with Mushim Ikeda

Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum

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Wednesdays June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 2024 

(NOTE: no class on June 19th/Juneteenth)

6:30 – 8:30PM PT 6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)

Closed Captioning Provided

The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible

N95/KN95 masks required

What do the basic teachings of Buddhism have to offer BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)? It is said that the Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones.

Together we’ll explore how “The Four Noble Truths” have been and continue to be a deep and empowering way for Black, Indigenous and People of Color and multiracial persons to understand human suffering and oppression, analyze their root causes, and engage as individuals and collectives in moving towards profound spiritual liberation, ease and joy.

Dharma talks, mindful journaling, meditation, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome.

All registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 

Mushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher, community activist, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, parent and author based in Oakland, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018.