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This event is in the past.It took place on June 1, 2026 at East Bay Meditation Center.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkThe Fire Inside with Rima Vesely-Flad & Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Downtown Oakland
Two literary giants meet Buddhist practice in this conversation exploring James Baldwin and Audre Lorde through a Dharma lens. Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad and Thenmozhi Soundararajan unpack how these writers' fierce wisdom resonates with contemplative traditions.
engaged Buddhism
social justice focus
BIPOC-centered space
LGBTQ+ welcoming
Tips
🏳️🌈"inclusive groups welcome LGBTQ community and people of Color"
🙏"accessible Buddhism — only in the Bay Area!"
💚runs on gift economy — pay what you can
The Fire Inside with Rima Vesely-Flad & Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Downtown Oakland
Literature TalkLiterature TalkTwo literary giants meet Buddhist practice in this conversation exploring James Baldwin and Audre Lorde through a Dharma lens. Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad and Thenmozhi Soundararajan unpack how these writers' fierce wisdom resonates with contemplative traditions.
engaged Buddhism
social justice focus
BIPOC-centered space
LGBTQ+ welcoming
Tips
🏳️🌈"inclusive groups welcome LGBTQ community and people of Color"
🙏"accessible Buddhism — only in the Bay Area!"
💚runs on gift economy — pay what you can
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