with Arisika Razak

Open to self-identified people of color, including biracial and multi-ethnic individuals of all gender identities, and sexual orientations, whether currently in a relationship or not. Also open to those whose parents (biologic or adoptive) were of a different race or ethnicity.

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate these differences. – Audre Lorde

Cradled in one culture, sandwiched between two cultures, straddling all three . . . la mestiza undergoes a struggle of flesh, a struggle of borders, an inner war. – Gloria Anzaldua

How do we sustain loving in intimate partnerships across racial and ethnic divisions?  What gifts and opportunities, or wounds and challenges arise in these relationships? Using embodied spiritual practices, story-telling and movement, we will honor our differences, celebrate our humanity, and explore the transformative power of love and compassion.

Registration: Registration is required and space is limited. Click here or the link below to register.

http://eastbaymeditation.org/ebmcreg/?event=feb17difference

Cost: There is no registration fee for attending this event, nor most EBMC events.  However, EBMC is not independently funded. The Center and the teachers will be sustained only by your voluntary donations (the practice of generous giving, or “dana”). Please donate generously, in proportion to your ability:

* Either online (you will be offered an opportunity during the online registration process)
* Or at the event, in the two baskets at EBMC, one for the Center, the second for the Teacher

Thank you for your generosity.  EBMC will be only be sustained through our collective generosity.

Fragrance-free: In order to protect the health of community members with environmental illness, please do not wear fragranced products (including “natural” fragrances) or clothes laundered in fragranced products to EBMC.

EBMC is wheelchair accessible.