In this profound episode of Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo, we are joined by Dr. Pamela Ayo Yutende, JD, PhD—author, pastoral counselor, and co-editor of Black and Buddhist. Ayo shares her unique insights on integrating mindfulness with ethical leadership and social justice. Drawing from her Buddhist practice and professional experiences, Ayo dispels myths about mindfulness being separate from activism, showing how mindfulness-based ethics can empower individuals to foster equality, compassion, and healing.

Together, Sean and Ayo explore how mindfulness practitioners can engage in justice-oriented practices while staying true to the principles of awareness and social balance.

This episode is an invitation to cultivate an ethical posture that embraces both personal growth and collective healing.

Timestamps

[00:01:00] Introduction 

[00:03:00] The Journey to Advocacy: How Ayo’s experiences with the Brethren Volunteer Service and anti-apartheid activism shaped her justice orientation.

[00:10:00] Mindfulness as an Ethical Practice: Exploring the roots of mindfulness in Buddhist ethics and its application in modern leadership.

[00:15:00] Justice Through Compassion: Why mindfulness encourages compassion for all sentient beings, human and non-human.

[00:20:00] Lessons from Leadership Ethics: A Buddhist perspective on compassionate governance, avoiding greed, and addressing poverty.

[00:30:00] Redistribution and Generosity: The role of generosity in ethical leadership and social transformation.

[00:40:00] The Power of Awareness: How mindfulness counters narratives of separation and conflict to build unity and truth.

Connect with Pamela Ayo Yetunde

• Website: Buddhist Justice Reporter
• Books: Casting Indra’s Net, Black and Buddhist

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