Gathering Dharma with Rhonda Magee: Leading with Clarity, Courage, & Compassion

Roshi Joan begins by reflecting on the inception of socially engaged Buddhist training during the pandemic, highlighting the growing need for community and service amidst global crises. Roshi then introduces Rhonda V. Magee, praising her contributions to racial justice and mindfulness. Magee is recognized for integrating mindfulness into racial justice efforts and her role as a thought leader in this area. Magee discusses the importance of recognizing and utilizing personal power and agency to effect change, despite societal or institutional limitations. She explores the concept of power from various perspectives, including personal, status-based, and the collective power within communities. Magee encourages clarity, courage, and compassion in leadership and emphasizes the transformative potential of embracing our interconnectedness and shared humanity to address suffering and injustice.