200 Buddhists seek karmic healing against anti-Asian hate at Antioch pilgrimage

Hundreds of Buddhists convened in Antioch, California, in a bid to reconcile the city’s dark past with a vision for a more inclusive future. On March 16, approximately 200 Buddhists from diverse traditions gathered in Antioch for the “May We Gather” pilgrimage, seeking to heal racial and religious wounds, reported the Associated Press. The event, held on the third anniversary of the Atlanta spa shooting targeting Asian Americans, involved attendees engaging in karmic healing ceremonies, offering prayers and memorial tablets for victims of hate and violence.