First Tuesday BIPOC Meditation

Join us in a practice to find stillness and a place to meet our own minds and hearts. This is one of two monthly meditation gatherings for people of color, held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Typical sessions include introductions, guided meditation and mindful dialogue. No meditation experience is needed - we will guide you through each step of the practice and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Free and donation-based. FAQ Do I have to be Buddhist? *No; topics of discussion are universal, though we may use and explain some Buddhist terminology.* What is meditation? *Meditation is simply placing the mind on an object of attention. Formal meditation practices promote relaxed concentration and awareness through focusing on the breath or single object, observing the mind, and inclining the mind towards a chosen quality.* How will this help me? *Meditation and mindfulness can be helpful for calming the mind and nerves, getting familiar and friendly with our own minds, and gaining insight about the way things are. Through this ultimate act of self-care, we can refill our internal fuel tanks and lay the groundwork for taking wise action and relating compassionately with the world and those around us.* What defines a person of color? *A person of color is someone who does not identify as white. For those that are of racial identities that include white (ie mixed race), we hope you feel welcome here.* Can white allies attend? *No. While we appreciate the allyship and desire to learn, this space is intended to provide POC individuals an environment that enables expression without the need to accommodate dominant culture. Through this rare opportunity to be in a dedicated affinity group, our deep aspiration is to provide a safe space for internal and external openness for POC, and in doing so we encourage white allies to also find a separate dedicated white affinity group where they too can share openly without fear of…