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#47 – Is Racism An Addiction?
#47 – Is Racism An Addiction?
#47 – Is Racism An Addiction?
Monday 28th September 2020
Discover how racism mirrors addiction and why anti-racism work is vital for recovery in this insightful episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast.
136 minutes
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AntiRacism work IS recovery work, and if you don't realize that, you are practicing spiritual bypassing and spiritual materialism.
Racism and addiction might seem like separate issues, but this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast brings them together in a thought-provoking way. The hosts dive into the idea that racism can be seen as a form of addiction, exploring how deeply ingrained prejudices and behaviors mirror the patterns of dependency and compulsion found in substance abuse.
They argue that anti-racism work is crucial for anyone on a recovery journey, especially within Buddhist practices that emphasize causing less harm and fostering compassion. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the historical context of addiction to the lived experiences of racism among people of color and white individuals. The hosts also touch on white privilege and how it contributes to codependent behaviors that perpetuate racism.
By the end of the episode, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own biases and consider how awareness and truth can lead to personal and societal healing. This episode isn't just for those in recovery; it's for anyone interested in understanding how racism and addiction intersect and what can be done to address both.