The role and purpose of the Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessbility Committee is to assist Mountain Rain and its members in fulfilling its mission to provide “a place of refuge, inclusion and diversity for longtime practitioners as well as students new to Zen Buddhist practice” by: removing barriers to inclusivity, confronting our own assumptions, and understanding community members.
The DEIA Committee welcomes and invites feedback about any experiences related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at Mountain Rain Zen Community, including our online programs. Our intention is to listen and learn, so that we can take action and make changes as appropriate. Receiving feedback supports us in our efforts to make Mountain Rain Zen Community a truly welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.
In order to encourage direct and honest feedback, the form below was designed to be anonymous. However, you are welcome to share your name and/or email address; please let us know if you would like to be contacted. All feedback will be shared with the DEIA Committee and, as appropriate, with relevant individuals and/or groups outside of the committee, unless you request otherwise.
Note: There is often a power differential between the giver and receiver of feedback, which can lead to isolating or punishing people who give feedback. Please know that MRZC prohibits retaliation and commits to protect anyone who reports any feedback or complaints related to diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility at MRZC. If you believe you have been subject to retaliation, please report this to a teacher, chair or co-chair of DEIA Committee as soon as possible so that we may investigate the matter in a timely and appropriate way. If appropriate this may be addressed by the Ethics and Reconciliation Board.
