Lama Rod Owens, a renowned Buddhist teacher and author, shares his enlightening journey of self-discovery. He discusses how embracing struggle can lead to personal growth, emphasizing the transformative power of self-love. Listeners will learn to balance expansive and contracting activities, fostering a fulfilling lifestyle. Owens highlights the importance of understanding darkness as a catalyst for empathy and connection. He also explores navigating identity and emotional triggers while advocating for the intersection of self-care and activism.

Lama Rod Owens, a Buddhist teacher, shares valuable tools for self-reflection as we approach the new year. He discusses the importance of embracing solitude amidst the holiday rush to assess our past achievements and experiences. Listeners are encouraged to engage in creative exercises like journaling and visualization to set meaningful intentions for 2024. The conversation also highlights the need to acknowledge both gratitude and grief, reminding us to embrace stillness as we transition into new beginnings.

Lama Rod Owens, an ordained Lama in a Tibetan Buddhist lineage and co-author of 'Radical Dharma,' shares his journey of navigating identity as a queer, black male from the American South. He discusses the interplay between anger and compassion, emphasizing how personal hurt can fuel activism and healing. The episode delves into confronting mortality through mindfulness, the importance of language in shaping identity, and the responsibilities inherent in racial dialogue. Ultimately, he advocates for compassion and awareness in facing societal injustices.

Many of us are enduring a painful new awareness of the conflicts that underpin our social relationships. For Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens, this is the beginning of a revolutionary path to our liberation - a necessary upheaval that will rebalance us forever.In this profound, perspective-shifting conversation, we are urged to stop looking for short-cuts and panaceas for our suffering, and instead to engage with the deep, transformative work of change. Join the conversation! We’re also inviting your thoughts on each episode from now on - follow this link to join the conversation. Answers, challenges, ideas and further questions are all welcome - there will be a further episode in a couple of months focusing on your voices.Katherine's new book, Enchantment, is released in March 2023. Pre-order now: US/CAN and UKPre-order Katherine's new book, Enchantment, released March 2023: UK and US & CanadaLinks from the episode:Lama Rod's websiteLama Rod's booksFollow Lama Rod on Instagram and TwitterJoin Katherine's Patreon to receive episodes early and ad-freeSign up to receive Katherine's newsletterFind show notes and transcripts for every episode by visiting Katherine's website.Follow Katherine on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can anger be a constructive emotion? According to Daniel Goelman, “YES” —especially when it comes to creating change for the better. Today’s guests, Lama Rod Owens (Author and Activist), Shayna Renee Hammond and Lauryn Henley (Racial Justice Coaches and Advocates), and Asli Ali (Student and Poet), each share how anger fuels them to take action on issues that matter.Daniel Goleman talks about his Emotional Intelligence Courses, available at danielgolemanemotionalintelligence.com Support the show

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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.

Lama Rod Owens, a fugitive activist, discusses struggle and resistance as spiritual practices. They explore discomfort, safety, and the role of meditation in activism. They redefine allyship and engage with discomfort to grow. The importance of setting intentions for liberation and the significance of responsibility and accountability are also discussed.

Join inspiring teachers Byron Katie and Lama Rod Owens as they share powerful practices for self-inquiry, transforming suffering into freedom, embracing reality, and healing through anger and love. Explore the concepts of 'The Work' method and 'Radical Dharma' approach blending Buddhism with personal identity for clarity and liberation.

Tara Brach and Lama Rod Owens discuss the path of liberation and the importance of authenticity. They explore spiritual abolitionism, the power of longing for freedom, and the significance of prayer. The speakers also delve into healing from trauma and realizing our potential as new saints. They emphasize the interconnectedness of divinity and humanity, urging for a new ethic of freedom and collective care for a liberated future.