Periagoge
Scenario

When Buddhist Practice Feels Like Privileged Dabbling

I'm drawn to Buddhist ideas but I'm white and suburban and feel like I'm just another privileged person dabbling in eastern wisdom.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Class and cultural anxiety contaminate genuine spiritual interest, making the seeker question whether their calling is authentic or performative.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Spiritual-but-not-religious — what it actually means?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.