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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
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