August 10th, 2024 - Saturday, 11-1 PM PT - The Spirit of Harriet Tubman - With Spring Washam - Online

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We are in the midst of another civil rights revolution and a movement of the heart is underway. Whether we need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for ourselves, or on developing skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in the larger world, the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman can support us as we respond to this unprecedented time. We can learn how to remain fearless in the face of hatred and confusion. And through Harriet Tubman's guidance, we will learn how to meet the challenges of this moment with a compassionate heart.

Considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities; Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, healer, and visionary leader based in Atlanta, GA.

Takeaways:

  • Embody strength and unwavering courage.
  • Remain resilient in the face of hatred and confusion.
  • Awaken and harness your innate power to be a force of positive change.
  • Explore the role of a visionary conductor directing people towards freedom.

Bio:

Spring Washam is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground.
Spring is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, an organization that offers Buddhist teachings with attention to social action and multiculturalism. She is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, offering teachings on Buddhist philosophy, Insight meditation and loving-kindness practices.

She has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism since 1999. Spring is also a shamanic practitioner and has studied indigenous healing practices since 2008.


Spring’s workshops, interviews, and writing can be found in mainstream media worldwide.

springwasham.com