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The Contemplative Resource Center (CRC) celebrates the value of human diversity, as well as our core shared humanity. The CRC mission statement shared on our home pageÌýincludes the goal to: Promote inclusivity, equity and social justice by increasing our capacity to connect and communicate with, and thereby learn from, one another. The CRC honors the ways in which contemplative, embodied and mindfulness practices can support increased self-awareness, learning, understanding, and action for a more just society.

Our Â鶹ӰԺ campus defines diversity asÌýincluding, but not limited to, cultural differences, race and ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, (dis)ability, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, and political philosophyÌý(IDEA Plan, page 7).

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"There is a long tradition of social justice activism among contemplatives.

•ÌýContemplative practicesÌýsustain our bodies and minds in the struggle for self-knowledge and against racism in all its forms;
•ÌýContemplative sciencesÌýmake these practices available to all people;
•ÌýContemplative artsÌýdirectly convey suffering and joy, and provide a vision of our unrealized potential;
•ÌýContemplative philosophiesÌýcontextualize our efforts so we never lose our common humanity;
•ÌýContemplative intelligenceÌýmaximizes the influence of our efforts while supporting the wisdom and compassion with which we make them."

- Professor Hal Roth, Director of Brown University's Contemplative Studies Initiative