EP #1344: How Buddhism Can Help Heal Racial Trauma & The Role of Self-Care

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Summary

In this conversation, Lisa Davis speaks with Kaira Jewel Lingo about her book 'Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation.' They discuss topics such as growing up in a community of voluntary simplicity, living in a communal and conversational atmosphere, rooting in one place and finding home, non-attachment and Buddhism, transforming racial hurt and harm, self-care and overcoming internalized oppression, and learning from Valerie Brown and Marisela B. Gomez.

Takeaways

• Growing up in a community that values voluntary simplicity and communal living can instill a deep sense of spirituality and service.
• Non-attachment is a key principle in Buddhism, allowing us to love and care for others without trying to control or possess them.
• Transforming racial hurt and harm requires acknowledging our own experiences and the interconnectedness of all beings.
• Practicing self-care and celebrating ourselves is essential, especially when conditioned to feel unworthy.
• Spiritual friendship and learning from others are vital for personal growth and liberation.

Sound Bites
Chapters00:00Growing Up in a Community of Voluntary Simplicity
03:43Living in a Communal and Conversational Atmosphere
06:06Rooting in One Place and Finding Home
09:44Non-Attachment and Buddhism
13:32Transforming Racial Hurt and Harm
21:28Learning from Valerie Brown and Marisela B. Gomez