Eugene Ellis's guest appearances

Eugene Ellis

The Buddhist Centre

The Alex Holmes Podcast

We need to talk about whiteness podcast

Robin DiAngelo

Dane Baptiste

Nels Abbey

Dave Thomas

Anne Phillips

Angela Saini

Aaron Wallace

Tom Chapman

Richard Harris

Natasha Devon

Jeremy Williams

Nikesh Shukla

Nazir Afzal

Nova Reid

Emma Dabiri

OwlTail

The construct of race is an integral part of Western society’s DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate.  Is it possible to navigate diverse conversations about race without confusion? Can we authentically create a culture capable of responding to the pain and discomfort caused by racism for both people of colour and white people? These questions lie at the heart of this heartfelt conversation between Bodhilila, Chair of the West London Buddhist Centre and Eugene Ellis, acclaimed author of 'The Race Conversation: An essential guide to creating life-changing dialogue’.  Eugene’s work encompasses trauma theory and the vital need to resource inner conditions in engaging with others. Exploring the Buddhist perspective of conditionality, he emphasizes the significance of intention and working with discomfort within our conversations. As Bodhilila brings to bear her own profound experiences around race, intersectionality and Dharma practice, the discussion delves deep into the race construct, examining the profound impact of prejudice, colonialism, and slavery on individuals of all races.   The creation of safe environments where people can openly share their experiences is vital, allowing us to acknowledge the fear that can arise when engaging in these conversations. This, in turn, enables us to move past blame towards repairing relationships and alleviating the more negative forms of shame. What emerges is a passionate advocacy for personal introspection and doing the work to understand our own racial conditioning and perspectives. Only then can we take responsibility and actively seek avenues for redress and healing.  Recorded live in London, November 2022.***  Bodhilila has been meditating and practising mindfulness for over 25 years. She is a fully accredited Breathworks mindfulness trainer as well as a qualified counsellor, teacher and massage therapist. She also worked for many years as a classical musician and as a nursery manager. She is currently Chair of the West London Buddhist Centre, where she has been teaching meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism, as well as helping to run the Centre, since 2012. She regularly leads retreats for the WLBC and at Taraloka women’s retreat centre.  Eugene Ellis is an activist, writer and public speaker on issues of race, difference and intersectionality. He is also the founder and director of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN), a network of therapists committed, passionate and actively engaged in addressing the psychological needs of Black, African and South Asian people in the UK.  ***  Show notes  'The Race Conversation: An essential guide to creating life-changing dialogue’ by Eugene Eliis  The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network  Events in London and Online for People of Colour  More conversations about race in Triratna  ***  Visit The Buddhist Centre Live (events year-round on Buddhism, mindfulness, meditation, and culture)  Come meditate with us online six days a week!  Theme music by Ackport! Used with kind permission.

The construct of race is an integral part of Western society’s DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate. Is it possible to navigate diverse conversations about race without confusion? Can we authentically create a culture capable of responding to the pain and discomfort caused by racism for both people of colour and white people? These questions lie at the heart of this heartfelt conversation between Bodhilila, Chair of the West London Buddhist Centre and Eugene Ellis, acclaimed author of <a href="https://www.eugeneellis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'The Race Conversation: An essential guide to creating life-changing dialogue’.</a> Eugene’s work encompasses trauma theory and the vital need to resource inner conditions in engaging with others. Exploring the Buddhist perspective of conditionality, he emphasizes the significance of intention and working with discomfort within our conversations. As Bodhilila brings to bear her own profound experiences around race, intersectionality and Dharma practice, the discussion delves deep into the race construct, examining the profound impact of prejudice, colonialism, and slavery on individuals of all races.  The creation of safe environments where people can openly share their experiences is vital, allowing us to acknowledge the fear that can arise when engaging in these conversations. This, in turn, enables us to move past blame towards repairing relationships and alleviating the more negative forms of shame. What emerges is a passionate advocacy for personal introspection and doing the work to understand our own racial conditioning and perspectives. Only then can we take responsibility and actively seek avenues for redress and healing. Recorded live in London, November 2022. *** Bodhilila has been meditating and practising mindfulness for over 25 years. She is a fully accredited <a href="https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breathworks</a> mindfulness trainer as well as a qualified counsellor, teacher and massage therapist. She also worked for many years as a classical musician and as a nursery manager. She is currently Chair of the <a href="https://westlondonbuddhistcentre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West London Buddhist Centre</a>, where she has been teaching meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism, as well as helping to run the Centre, since 2012. She regularly leads retreats for the WLBC and at<a href="http://taraloka.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Taraloka women’s retreat centre</a>. <a href="https://www.eugeneellis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Eugene Ellis</a> is an activist, writer and public speaker on issues of race, difference and intersectionality. He is also the founder and director of <a href="https://www.baatn.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network</a> (BAATN), a network of therapists committed, passionate and actively engaged in addressing the psychological needs of Black, African and South Asian people in the UK. *** Show notes <a href="https://www.eugeneellis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 'The Race Conversation: An essential guide to creating life-changing dialogue’</a> by Eugene Eliis <a href="https://www.baatn.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network</a> <a href="https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/people-of-colour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Events in London and Online for People of Colour</a> <a href="https://thebuddhistcentre.com/features/search?term=race%20conversation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More conversations about race in Triratna</a> *** <a href="https://thebuddhistcentre.com/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit The Buddhist Centre Live</a> (events year-round on Buddhism, mindfulness, meditation, and culture) <a href="https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/toolkit/meditation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Come meditate with us online six days a week!</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rascal-press/06-make-room-for-fun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theme music by Ackport!</a> Used with kind permission.

441: The Race Conversation with Bodhilila and Eugene Ellis (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 441)

This week, I speak to Eugene Ellis. He is the founder of The Black, African, and Asian Therapy Network, which has been an amazing resource for me and my own mental health. However, this conversation is focused on his new book The Race Conversation: An Essential Guide To Life-Changing Dialogue. We have a chat about how the body holds trauma, healing, and what we can learn about this to become better people going forward.We also speak about his time as a practicing Buddhist, and his experience working with Soul II Soul in North London in his twenties.Get his book: The Race ConversationCredits:Hosted by Alex HolmesCo-Produced by Alex Holmes and Ryan NileAudio Engineering: Pure Creation Media Executive Produced by Alex Holmes Get in touch:Become a member: steadyhq.com/alexholmesInstagramVEROEmail: alex@alexholmes.co // tttalkpod@gmail.comBook: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and ConnectionNewsletter: alexholmes.coSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I speak to Eugene Ellis. He is the founder of <a href="https://www.baatn.org.uk/find-a-therapist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Black, African, and Asian Therapy Network</a>, which has been an amazing resource for me and my own mental health. However, this conversation is focused on his new book The Race Conversation: An Essential Guide To Life-Changing Dialogue. We have a chat about how the body holds trauma, healing, and what we can learn about this to become better people going forward. We also speak about his time as a practicing Buddhist, and his experience working with Soul II Soul in North London in his twenties. Get his book: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/644/9781913494261" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Race Conversation</a> Credits:Hosted by Alex HolmesCo-Produced by Alex Holmes and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryan.nile.show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Nile</a>Audio Engineering: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purecreationmedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pure Creation Media</a> Executive Produced by Alex Holmes  Get in touch:Become a member: <a href="http://steadyhq.com/alexholmes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">steadyhq.com/alexholmes</a><a href="https://instagram.com/byalexholmes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://vero.co/alexholmes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VERO</a> Email: alex@alexholmes.co // tttalkpod@gmail.com Book: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/644/9781789562217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection</a> Newsletter: <a href="http://alexholmes.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alexholmes.co</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Eugene Ellis || The Founder Of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

Ep 23: Whiteness and how to talk about it - Eugene Ellis is the founder and director of the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network, the UK's largest independent organisation working therapeutically with Black, Africa, Caribbean and South Asian people. In this episode, we discuss his new book “The race conversation: an essential guide to creating life changing dialogue”, the challenges in talking about race and how to find your voice.

We Need To Talk About Whiteness - with Eugene Ellis