10% Happier with Dan Harris Buddhist Strategies for Suffering Less and Improving Your Meditation | Lama Rod Owens
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Oct 25, 2023 Lama Rod Owens is an authorized lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism and the author of "The New Saints." He delves into why he’s "no longer interested in being a good person" and emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection. Discussions include characteristics of the 'New Saints,' self-care's role in spirituality, and how societal changes shape modern sainthood. Lama Rod also explores the connection between spiritual practices and social justice, urging listeners to honor personal needs while fostering community engagement.
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New Sainthood
- Lama Rod Owens redefines sainthood as an ongoing process of self-improvement and service to others.
- This "New Saint" concept blends personal needs with the needs of others, promoting a more sustainable and inclusive path.
Performative Goodness
- Lama Rod Owens emphasizes practicing genuine goodness over performative acts for validation.
- True goodness involves reducing harm and may disappoint those used to enabling harmful behaviors.
Reject Perfection
- Reject the pursuit of perfection as it's an unattainable and harmful ideal.
- Embrace imperfection as part of the human experience, even for spiritual figures.
