Welcoming the Newly Formed Sangha for People with Dis/Abilities and Deaf People During a focus group session in August, participants overwhelmingly expressed a desire to form a virtual affinity group for individuals who require alternative methods of practice due to dis/ability, deafness, illness, or injury. IMCW leadership responded with resounding support.... December 12, 2019By General Affinity, announcement
IMCW People of Color Focus Group, Dec. 11 If you identify as a person of color, we invite you to join Heather and Sade, persons of color, Tara Brach, and members of our Visioning Team on Wednesday, December 11, from 9-9:45 p.m. for a special focus group.... December 2, 2019By General Affinity, announcement
Finding Refuge in Our Buddha Nature and in Sangha When I first came to Tara’s Wednesday Night class 21 years ago, other than the Buddha sitting next to her, I was the only person of color in the meditation hall. My immigrant parents taught me at an early age to assimilate into white culture in order to succeed in this country... July 26, 2019By La Sarmiento Affinity, teachings