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Collective Liberation: A Sitting Group for Racialized Folks

  • Mountain Rain Zen Community 2016 Wall Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada (map)

Thursday May 25, 7:30–9:00 PM - a new program offered by MRZC in-person and online. Zoom link below.

This peer-led sitting group was created by and for *racialized folks to foster mutual support and understanding for those who identify as a racialized person and who find inspiration in the practice of Buddhism. It is open to all meditators regardless of experience. The group’s intention is to provide safety and belonging to meditate and explore contemplative practices.

The group will be offered monthly on the last Thursday of the month in hybrid format (in person and on-line) from 7:30–9:00 PM.

Our monthly sitting will generally/typically include:

  • Seated meditation

  • Walking meditation and/or stretching

  • A dharma reflection from a selected reading

  • A sharing circle

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    For Zoom link: click here. Meeting ID: 820 3225 5107

    Passcode: 013569

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* In recognizing that “race” is a social construct, we are using the term “racialized person” or racialized group, instead of what may be considered less accurate terms such as “racial minority”, “visible minority”, “person of colour” or “non-White”. We are also mindful that, when it comes to “race” and the terms one uses to self-identify, using a broad term to describe a group is equally as challenging and there is no one-size-fits-all language.