Ruth King

Ruth King is a celebrated author, educator, and meditation teacher. The founder of Mindful of Race Institute, King leads meditation retreats worldwide and supports leaders and organizations in investigating issues of race and racism through mindfulness-based principles. She is the author of Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out and Healing Rage. Read more about her work and offerings on mindfulofrace.com.

Magazine Teachings

Question Perception

A brief teaching from the founder of the Mindful of Race Institute

By Ruth King

Spring 2021

Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

Wholeness Is No Trifling Matter

In the new book Black and Buddhist, Buddhist teacher Ruth King reflects on bias and the path to true freedom.

By Ruth King

Dec 09, 2020

Trike Daily Personal Reflections

The Meaning of Juneteenth

Ruth King reflects on the deep longing for care.

By Ruth King

Jun 24, 2020

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Magazine Society & Environment

Mindful of Race

Ruth King draws attention to how racial bias begins with distorted perceptions.

By Ruth King

Summer 2018

Dharma Talks

Ungripping the Heart and Mind

Ruth King presents four practices for ungripping the heart and mind based on the four foundations of mindfulness.

By Ruth King

Mar 2017

Dharma Talks

Embracing the Mad Mind

In this retreat, Ruth King will guide us to recognizing our own “mad minds” and present a series of techniques and practices to free ourselves from its grip and embrace our capacity for love and joy.

By Ruth King

Sep 2014