Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD, is a contemplative inclusivity and equity consultant, mental health therapist, clinical educator, researcher, and internationally engaged consultant on building inclusivity and equity using meditative practices.

She is the author of Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living (Sounds True, 2024), and has authored many articles and chapters, including in the second edition of Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy: “Contemplative Practices for Assessing and Eliminating Racism in Psychotherapy.”

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Topics:

00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Kamilah Majied
01:29 – The Path of Buddhism and Personal Growth
02:40 – Intertwining Buddhism with Social Justice
03:32 – Influence of Family and Early Spiritual Exposure
08:24 – Black Wisdom Traditions and Cultural Contributions
11:08 – Cultural Appropriation and Mindfulness
27:38 – Global Majority and Reparative Relationality
30:43 – The Power of Words and Language
35:46 – Grief, Joy, and Social Justice
52:05 – Guided Meditation and Closing Thoughts

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#103 Justice & Joy: Dr. Kamilah Majied

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