“Exploring how race and privilege cause suffering around the world — and within me — has become one of the richest areas of my dharma practice. Racial justice becomes possible only when white people are curious about our own racial conditioning. This is a courageous, necessary step toward healing and wholeness for the world and ourselves.”
IMT is excited to promote this highly valuable offering, “White and Awake: Foundations Course,” jointly presented by Spirit Rock Meditation Center and East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC). Dharma teacher JD Doyle writes, “In such divisive times, it is important that we gather to investigate the causes and conditions that gave rise to the polarity and violence that is arising. This course for white practitioners is an opportunity to do that.”
EBMC is regarded as the American dharma leader in programming and community-building that is committed to equity and inclusion at the deepest level. If you are a white-identified practitioner, consider joining this course that is designed to “guide us toward wise effort and wise action in our lives and communities to address the harm arising from race-based oppression" (EBMC website).
In a safe, supportive container, this self-paced and interactive course helps peel back layers of deep conditioning that are usually invisible to white people. The tools of dharma practice uniquely position us to recognize, and ultimately transform these harmful intergenerational patterns, bringing healing to ourselves and our world.
WHEN
Five Sundays: September 28, October 12 and 26, November 9 and 23, 2025
10am-2pm PDT
WHERE
Hybrid (In-person at EBMC and on Zoom)
COST
EBMC operates on a gift economy — your Danā (generosity) is gratefully accepted
Dharma
Drop-In Group
In Person or on Zoom
DAY & TIME
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45pm Tucson time.
HYBRID
You can attend in person or on Zoom. Pima Friends Meeting House 931 N. Fifth Avenue, 85705.
In Person
Pima Friends Meeting House
931 N. Fifth Avenue, 85705
PARKING is available in the back lot, along 5th Ave. between 1st and Speedway, and along 1st St. west of 5thAve. Some parts of this area require permit parking – the signs are clear, so check them if you’re not sure.
On Zoom
Click on the button below to join the Zoom meeting.
If prompted for a password, enter “sangha."
Insight Meditation
The Practice of Freedom
We welcome those new to Insight Meditation as well as those who wish to deepen and sustain their practice in a heartful community.
It is our deepest aspiration that all beings realize the freedom of their true nature and that all the beautiful qualities of the human heart flourish throughout the world.
IMT Dharma Leader David Bornstein
A time to practice the dharma together. Includes guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion.
HYBRID
In-Person and Zoom
6:00-7:45pm PDT
Note: Arizona is currently on MST.
7:45pm PDT
All are invited to stay for Sangha Snacks after the dharma talk and discussion.