Dear Friends,
On this Juneteenth, we pause to honor the enduring journey toward freedom, dignity, and justice for Black Americans—a journey that is spiritual at its core. Tomorrow marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were finally told they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is not only a historical milestone but a spiritual beacon on the ongoing path of collective liberation.
Ram Dass taught us that the spiritual path asks us to confront truth, not bypass it. “The quieter you become, the more you can hear… including the suffering of others.”
As we reflect this week, we listen deeply to the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our sangha and beyond—teachers, wisdom keepers, activists, and healers who remind us that freedom is as much a spiritual act as a political one. |
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  Ram Dass on Equanimity & Social Justice
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We are living in a time of awakening to painful realities woven deeply into our culture. We’ve returned to Ram Dass’ archives to share his timeless guidance on engaging with social justice: “It is time to very gently move closer to the fire… We must learn to keep our hearts open in hell… To look Shiva in the eye—to say YES to ALL of it—that is the ground on which true equanimity rests.” Read more from Ram Dass’ 1983 talk at the Lama Foundation on staying centered, acting with compassion, and saying a loving “no” to injustice without closing the heart. Read the full excerpt here → |
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 Honoring BIPOC Voices in Our Satsang
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We invite you to explore a selection of powerful resources from the Love Serve Remember Foundation and the Be Here Now Network, featuring conversations and teachings that center racial justice, healing, and inclusivity: |
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Why Affinity Groups Matter |
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“We don’t try to deny or manipulate individual differences. We honor them...because we understand that before we undertake any serious social action, we need a strong sense of who we are.” Affinity groups are spiritual spaces of belonging—for individuals with shared lived experiences to gather without needing to explain, defend, or dilute their truths. These spaces are not about separation. They are about deeper healing. Unity only flourishes when diversity is honored. To learn more about why we offer affinity groups like the BIPOC Satsang, visit our FAQ section here . Check out all of our virtual gatherings, including affinity circles, check out our fellowship page. |
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Supporting Our BIPOC Community |
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At LSRF, we are committed to centering and uplifting BIPOC voices through dedicated affinity groups, spaces of belonging, and leadership opportunities. Diversity is not a barrier to unity — it is its deepest expression. If you identify as Black or BIPOC, we warmly invite you to connect more deeply with us: LSRF offers a variety of affinity, specialty, and practice groups — something for everyone. Explore all groups here » |
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Moving Forward TogetherThe path to liberation is ongoing. Juneteenth invites us into a deeper, heart-centered commitment to showing up with humility, love, and courageous action. Let us continue to listen, support, and walk this path together as a community. With love and service,
The Love Serve Remember Foundation Team P.S. If you are a BIPOC community member interested in helping shape these sacred spaces, we would love to hear from you. Reach out or get involved here. |
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6/24 Sadhana Satsang - 
7/1 Explorer's Club Meetup: 
7/5 Mental Health Satsang: 
8/14 - 8/18 Summer Mountain Retreat: 
12/3 - 12/8: 
Join a BIPOC Affinity Group
