Tag: people of colour

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Join us for the Big Weekend! May 2-5

By Centre Team on Mon, 24 Mar, 2025 - 20:30

Join us for the Big Weekend! May 2-5

By Centre Team on Mon, 24 Mar, 2025 - 20:30

2–5 MAY | LED BY A TEAM OF POC ORDER MEMBERS

The National Gathering is the biggest event on the People of Colour calendar. It is four days of practising meditation, slowing down, teachings from highly experienced practitioners of colour and connecting with one another whilst living in community.

Retreatants gather from all around the UK and further for this annual event in the beautiful, peaceful, springtime blossoming grounds of ...

Community Highlights

Suryagupta with Jan Willis

By Centre Team on Thu, 23 May, 2024 - 10:55

Suryagupta with Jan Willis

By Centre Team on Thu, 23 May, 2024 - 10:55

Come to hear Jan Willis, (who Time Magazine named as one of six spiritual innovators for the new millennium), in conversation with Suryagupta for a fascinating exploration of Buddhism and spiritual friendship across the ages, traditions and cultures.

Born in Alabama Jan Willis was active in the Civil Rights movement participating in the legendary marches led by Dr Martin Luther King. She went on to study Philosophy, and has taught Buddhism across the world for decades, She is currently a Professor...

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Weekend Retreat for People of Colour at Vajrasana, UK

By Centre Team on Thu, 23 Sep, 2021 - 12:45

Weekend Retreat for People of Colour at Vajrasana, UK

By Centre Team on Thu, 23 Sep, 2021 - 12:45

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 October, Vajrasana Retreat Centre, UK

Led by Suryagupta and Bodhilila

A weekend for people of colour to come together to meditate and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching in the spacious Suffolk countryside. During this weekend there will be talks, discussion, meditation, music and ritual. This retreat is suitable for those who are completely new to Buddhism and meditation as well as those who have been practising for...

West London Buddhist Centre

Bodhilila on 'Nourishing Resilience'

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 12:29

Bodhilila on 'Nourishing Resilience'

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 12:29

A chance to watch Bodhilila’s contribution from the Buddhists Across Traditions’ Black History USA and LGBTQIA+ Month.

Excerpt from the event blurb to get a sense of some of the themes covered:

“As activists, people of colour and those living often within marginalized bodies, it is important to take time to nourish ourselves from the daily trauma that we face in our daily lives. Nourishing ourselves is not an indulgence, self-care is a necessity for our survival and a living embodiment of
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