Buddhism and Race in America: Buddhism, Race, Structures, & Society

How can Buddhist thought and practice inform contemporary discussions and activity in America around issues of race and racism? In a session moderated by Darren Becker at the HBC Conference on Buddhism and Race in America, panelists Donna Bivens, Anushka Fernandopulle, Charles Hallisey, and Roshi Sings-Alone discuss this question and more.

00:00 Welcome and introductions by Darren Becker, MDiv Candidate, Harvard Divinity School

5:10 Charles Hallisey, Yehan Numata Senior Lecturer on Buddhist Literatures, Harvard Divinity School

10:40 Anushka Fernandopulle, Dharma teacher in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, and Leadership Coach and Management Consultant

13:39 Roshi Sings-Alone, Spiritual Director, Red Path Zen, Zen Garland Order and Author, Stalking Nirvana: The Native American (Red Path) Zen Way

18:09 Donna Bivens, Project Director, Union of Minority Neighborhoods

21:10 Conversation moderated by Darren Becker

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