Intention and Description

The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a gathering space for individuals who identify as BIPOC practitioners to gather and build a beloved community. The community will collectively read, contemplate, and reflect on BIPOC and Buddhist wisdom frameworks and writings on suffering and healing.

The sangha will cultivate a narrative space for story-telling and members will be invited to relate and care for their suffering from generational, personal, intersectional, social, and systemic harms (race, caste, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and related intersections) by learning and cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion practices. Rooted in communal practice cultivation of safety, mindfulness and compassion, this gathering is intended to nurture a space where individuals can respond to their experiences and embody pathways for their personal and collective dignity, justice, healing and liberation.

Practices will draw from BIPOC and Buddhist teachers who center cultivation of movement, arts-based expression, mindfulness, compassion and wisdom pathways for individual and collective healing and social engagement. The sangha will also invite BIPOC practitioners to lead talks, meditations, and healing-based movement practices for the sangha on zoom and in person when possible.

Start Date: Spring 2025 (January and February)
Day and Time: To be announced and coordinated with the sangha members.
Frequency: Weekly or Bi-Weekly
Duration: 90 Minutes
Place: Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati in Northside. In-person (virtual option once group is established)

Please contact meera murthi and Sue Noble for information about the BIPOC sangha and to discuss any access needs that will allow for your presence and participation.
murthi.meera@gmail.com 513 739 6149
suenoble55@gmail.com 513 509 7705

Taught by
Meera Murthi, PhD

• Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
• Understand the science of self-compassion
• Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values
• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
• Work with challenging relationships
• Manage caregiver fatigue
• Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
• Teach simple self-compassion skills to others

Location: Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati 15 Moline Ct off Hamilton Ave in Northside
Day and Time: Mondays 6:30-8:30
Course Dates: January 27 2024- March 17 2024 ( 8 Classes)
Course Fee: Free–Donation to teacher is appreciated

Designed for members of the general public. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate. All are welcome! The program is based on the values of equity, diversity and inclusiveness. The course includes short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, group discussion, and home practices.

Course Instructor: Meera Murthi Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist in private clinical practice and has a Lecturer appointment at the University of Cincinnati, School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine where she teaches mindfulness and compassion-based interventions. Dr. Murthi’s work is at the intersection of sexual and racial trauma, equity, mindfulness, and compassion

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