Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon

Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon is a professor in the department of Africology and African American Studies at Eastern Michigan University. She’s the author of Lifting as They Climb: Black Women Buddhists & Collective Liberation.

Recent Articles

Tara Brach’s Love & Courage

In this time of fracture and uncertainty, Tara Brach offers teachings to help us stay openhearted, guiding us toward compassion, steadiness, and skillful action. Toni Pressley-Sanon reports.

Bhikkhu Bodhi & the Joy of Generosity

From going without to feeding thousands, Bhikkhu Bodhi’s life reveals how deep practice can ripen into compassionate action. Toni Pressley-Sanon reports.

Open Heart, Wise Heart: The Life & Teachings of Ruth King

Mindfulness allowed renowned Buddhist teacher Ruth King to heal from trauma. Now she helps others find their own healing. A profile by Toni Pressley-Sanon.