EDJI: Equity, Diversity, Justice, Inclusion

EDJI Mission and Vision Statement for the SFBC Sangha

In 2021, after taking a JEDI training with Holistic Underground, along with the SFBC Council, Teaching Kula and others, a group of people met to come up with a mission and action steps.  This is what we have so far. It is a work in progress.

One of the main actions to come out of these gatherings is our Biannual Blog Journey to Justice.

Mission:

As Buddhists committed to liberation for all beings, we work to cultivate an inclusive space and resources for the SFBC sangha to collectively integrate awareness of barriers to Dharma practice, to celebrate difference, and to remove obstacles that spring from all injustices of oppression and devaluation, including hidden and explicit forms of racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, casteism, ableism, ageism, religious intolerance, and other structural and personal biases.

Vision and Aspirations:

• We initiate training opportunities for teachers
• We develop curricula that incorporate racial and social justice
• We support each other to engage in challenging conversations
• We collaborate with other groups to share resources and take action
• We provide space for sangha to deepen understanding, share experience and connect

SFBC and Triratna events and recordings:

Awareness is Revolutionary – a website offering excellent resources and events aimed at creating “transformational learning experiences grounded in the BuddhaDharma that fuel and support our shared journey toward collective liberation.” 

Ambedkar’s Dharma of Liberation, Equality, Love, and Justice retreat in May 2025

Compassion During Turbulent Times, A retreat for People of Color, November 2025

Author and Activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan in conversation with Dayamudra and Viveka – SFBC fundraiser for Equality Labs (recording)

Nothing About us Without us – SFBC fundraiser for Returning Citizens Association (recording)

The Race Conversation – Eugene Ellis and Bodhilila at the LBC (recording)

Courageous Conversations about Race – Triratna, YouTube (recording)