Resources: Racism Against Asian Americans Resources for further reading and action have been linked below. This is by no means a comprehensive list; it is a starting point. March 22, 2021By Editor Diversity, EngagedBuddhism, SocialJustice
Mandalas for Mental Health Ajahn Chah said that all people without exception are mentally ill. If I take time and, instead of thinking about Carolyn and Her Problems and focus on other people, I find I am less so. I have practiced in this way 2009 within a volunteer program that was initiated by IMCW, Insight on the Inside, IOI.... December 16, 2020By Carolyn Stachowski EngagedBuddhism, meditation
A Letter from Sri Lanka: Releasing Resistance, Taking in the Good Dear IMCW Community, I’ve been living in Sri Lanka for the last year and a half. When the number of Covid cases was only at 20, the whole country was put under curfew for over a month. Just this week some restrictions were lifted in most of the country, aside from hotspot areas where many cases are still turning up. People can now go back to work but schools are not scheduled to open... April 23, 2020By Kaira Jewel Lingo COVID-19, EngagedBuddhism, teachings
Building Bridges in Underserved Communities Since July 2019, IMCW’s Family Program has been building bridges and connections with a number of non-profits in Washington, DC that work in underserved communities. We are honored... April 21, 2020By Jennifer Jordan Diversity, EngagedBuddhism, family, SocialJustice
Creating Mindful Classrooms Twenty-one second graders at Maury Elementary School on Capitol Hill sit cross-legged on brightly colored mats. The lights are dimmed as Jennifer Jordan walks in. “How is everyone feeling today? Can I get a thumbs up or down?” On this Monday morning in early February, most of the students are having a good day. They are happy to see Jen, their mindfulness instructor, for their weekly mindfulness lesson. The class begins with some mindful movement: Mountain Pose, a Qi Gong exercise called Painting the Fence, Lemonade Squeeze, and Tree Pose for balance. “Put your hands out and support your neighbor,” Jen calls out. “Sometimes we need help.” February 20, 2020By Minds, Inc. EngagedBuddhism