Beyond White Mindfulness

Beyond White Mindfulness illuminates critical engagement with mindfulness in the context of race, culture, and social justice. Each chapter elevates the necessary work of extending contemporary mindfulness in the US beyond its predominantly white spaces. The diverse group of authors explore mindfulness and its relationship to coloniality, intersectionality, community healing from racial stress and trauma, and indigenous traditions and worldviews. These are much needed perspectives, and this book is must-read for both scholars and practitioners of mindfulness.

Shelly P. Harrell, PhD. Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University and Certified Mindfulness Teacher

Where do mindfulness, meditation, and related concepts already exist in each culture? Can we honor and weave unique cultural practices, values, and communication patterns together using the thread of mindfulness? This book does that. I gratefully and respectively applaud the authors for doing so. These teachings show the beautiful diversity of humanity, while providing opportunities to learn and grow from each other's practices and wisdom. This book is a timely and needed gift.

Eric B. Loucks, PhD, Director, Mindfulness Center at Brown University, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Medicine

I highly recommend Beyond White Mindfulness to all instructors in mindfulness. This rich volume deconstructs how racism and white supremacy has played out in the mindfulness movement but offers, chapter after chapter, how mindfulness can be re-imaged and implemented in programs so that people of color can be included and benefited from mindfulness practices. This book is a must for all scholars and teachers of mindfulness.

Timothy W. Pedigo, PhD, Assistant Professor and Mindfulness Instructor, Governors State University

A comprehensive must-read, Beyond White Mindfulness examines the ways we can teach, conduct research, and support well-being with inclusive, anti-racist mindfulness practices. The text includes Indigenous, Native American, African, Latinx and Asian heritage perspectives articulated by authors whose deep practice and commitment to justice and wellness are evident in the passion and rigor of their work. This book is a meaningful contribution to the decolonization of mindfulness practices.

Kamilah Majied, PhD, Contemplative Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Specialist and Founder of Majied Contemplative Consulting