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We are living through an apocalypse, a period when truth is being revealed about our lives, communities, and the world. This revelation seems overwhelming especially as it calls into question our participation in social systems that perpetuate violence, including racism and white supremacy. Real change during this dynamic time means that we turn our attention to the truth of our lives and relationships and commit to a path of deeply embodying radical honesty and compassion to disrupt systems of violence. In this talk we will explore the tradition of Radical Dharma how this tradition supports us in developing radical honesty, compassion, and love to achieve liberation for all beings.
ABOUT LAMA ROD OWENS
Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama, or Buddhist teacher, in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism and is considered one of the leaders of his generation of Buddhist teachers. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School and is a co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation. Owens is the co-founder of Bhumisparsha, a Buddhist tantric practice and study community. Has been published in Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle and The Harvard Divinity Bulletin, and offers talks, retreats and workshops in more than seven countries. A book for these times, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger was published in June 2020, to critical acclaim for it’s prophetic truth, timing and honesty and wisdom, in dealing with the multiplicity of challenges this generation is waking up to.