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

Send us a text 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