Touching Sources, Indwelling Each Other: Deepening and Expanding the Efforts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Session Type: Paper Session

Abstract

In our current work on DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), there is a lack of emphasis on our
commonality as coming from the same Source, our abilities to indwelling each other and touch
the source of each other. There is a lack of exploration of effective methods that would open up
our ability to delve into the deep levels of our identity, which concerns our spiritual and divine
nature. A lot of work remains at the superficial, performative level. We can draw a lot of insights
from wisdom traditions to expand the mission and vision of DEI work. In this panel, we explore
perspectives from Taoism, Hinduism, African Ubuntu philosophy, ecological perspectives, and a
place-based perspective on DEI.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Holistic Education

Chair

• Jing Lin, University of Maryland

Papers

• Embodying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Wisdom From Taoist Philosophy and Contemplative Practices - Jing Lin, University of Maryland

• Pre-Colonial Games, Mindfulness, and DEIA - Deepa Srikantaiah, University of Maryland

• Ubuntu-informed DEI transformation: Cultivating DEI spirit, knowledge-base, culture with harmony and wholeness - Wuqi Yu, University of Maryland; Pascal Pax Andebo, University of Maryland

• Rethinking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Anthropocene: Centering the Experiences of Nonhuman Animals - Jung-Hau Chen, University of Maryland

• Finding Oneness in Nature, Living Together in Place: A Study of the Chapel Gardens - Denise L. McHugh, University of Maryland