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Color of the Self: A Zen Approach to Racism

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Lecture: Friday November 13, 7 – 9pm
Workshop: Saturday November 14, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Dharma Talk by Kodo Roshi: November 15, 11:45 am

Please join the Village Zendo and the Interdependence Project as we seek to explore racism by looking deeply at aspects of our own lives through contemplation, reflection, and learning.

This special weekend training unites the wisdom of a renowned Zen teacher and the effective techniques of a skilled consultant. We aim to create a new awareness of racism in ourselves and our environment, and learn spiritual and practical tools to work with it skillfully to create a more compassionate world.

Each day’s event builds on the previous, so it is most effective if you attend them all. However, you are welcome to come to any part of the weekend. To register, email jiryu@villagezendo.org which days you will attend. Payment (cash or check) will be collected at the door.

Kodo Sensei and Tiffany Taylor Smith, M.S. Ed

Kodo Roshi is the first African American woman to receive Dharma Transmission in any Zen lineage. She is the founding teacher of the Lincroft Zen Center and a member of the Zen Peacemaker Circle.

Kodo Roshi began sitting in 1985 when she saw a 12th century Chinese painting called “The Solitary Angler” in the book, The World of Zen, and immediately recognized herself in every aspect of the painting. After a few years of practicing alone at home with the guidance of dharma books, she ventured out and found a sitting group led by Sister Janet Jinne Richardson, now a Roshi in the White Plum lineage. For the next several years she practiced with Roshi Bernie Glassman, Roshi Sandra Jishu Holmes, and with Robert Kennedy, S.J. Roshi, all in the White Plum Lineage. She received Jukai in 1994 and Priest Ordination in 1996 from Roshi Jishu. After Roshi Jishu’s death, Kodo continued her practice with Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao, from whom she received Preceptor Transmission in 2002 and Dharma Transmission in March 2006.

Tiffany Taylor Smith, M.S. Ed. is the founder of Culture Learning Partners, a consulting firm that works with schools, businesses, and community organizations on building better cross-cultural relationships and cultural awareness.
Ms. Taylor Smith received her Master’s Degree in Education specializing in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Prior to consulting she spent 10 years in human resource development, diversity, and sales management at Procter & Gamble. She has presented and spoken about cultural competence and cultural conversations at conferences and workshops around the country. Ms. Taylor Smith is also currently working as an adjunct professor in child, adolescent and social psychology at Kean University. Her upcoming book, “The Unwritten Rules of Success in U.S. Culture” will be released in spring 2016.
Schedule:

All events are at the Village Zendo, 588 Broadway Suite 1108.

    • Lecture: Friday 7-9pm $15
    • Workshop: Saturday $40 sold out
      • 10:30am – 1pm: Morning session
      • 1 – 2pm: Lunch on your own
      • 2 – 4:30pm: Afternoon session
    • Dharma Talk: Sunday after regular Sunday meditation, $10 suggested donation. Come for any part of the morning schedule:
      • 9:30 Heart Sutra chanting, meditation
      • 10:05 Walking meditation
      • 10:15 Meditation
      • 10:50 Walking meditation
      • 11:00 Meditation
      • 11:35 Walking meditation
      • 11:45–12:30 Dharma talk by Kodo Roshi

Registration:

To register, or for more information, write me, A. Jesse Jiryu Davis: jiryu@villagezendo.org. Please tell me which days you plan to attend. If you are bringing others with you, please tell me their names and email addresses.

No prepayment required — payment by cash or check will be collected at the door. Attend any or all events.

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