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Valarie Kaur

Author, activist, and filmmaker known for her memoir "See No Stranger" and the Revolutionary Love Project. She advocates for responding to violence with love and building beloved community.

Top 10 podcasts with Valarie Kaur

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49 snips
Dec 19, 2024 • 58min

Revolutionary Love: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Valarie Kaur

Valarie Kaur, a Sikh activist, filmmaker, and author of "See No Stranger," dives into the essence of love in a divided world. She discusses how Revolutionary Love can serve as a guiding light through chaos and despair. Maternal teachings shift discussions on joy, music, and community as vital to resilience. Valarie shares powerful stories of healing from trauma and hints at the transformative pathways of forgiveness. Together with Tara Brach, they paint a hopeful vision for a new world rooted in love and compassion.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 12min

Valarie Kaur on Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory

Valarie Kaur, a civil rights leader and award-winning filmmaker, discusses the transformative power of love in the fight for justice. She shares insights from her book on the 'Sage Warrior' concept, emphasizing how ancestral wisdom and resilience shape identity. Kaur explores how revolutionary love can foster healing and community, urging listeners to pursue personal and collective empowerment. The conversation also touches on the interplay between courage and love, as well as the role of music in cultivating hope and resilience.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 1min

Ep. 218 – Real Life Series with Valarie Kaur

Valarie Kaur, a renowned civil rights leader and bestselling author, discusses the transformative power of love in advocating for justice. She shares her personal journey into activism fueled by grief from a hate crime, emphasizing the importance of community healing and storytelling. The conversation delves into harnessing ‘divine rage’ as a force for social change and the necessity of deep empathy amidst division. Kaur also highlights how embracing gratitude and a sense of wonder can enrich our everyday lives and promote resilience.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 57min

Revolutionary Love

Valarie Kaur, an author, activist, and filmmaker known for her transformative work on love and community, dives deep into her experiences with racism following 9/11. She introduces 'revolutionary love' as a powerful antidote to division, emphasizing love's role in social justice and resilience. Kaur discusses how grief and community solidarity can foster healing and justice. She advocates for processing anger and embracing love as a fundamental approach to life's challenges, encouraging listeners to build anti-racist communities and affirm human dignity amidst adversity.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 50min

Valarie Kaur: Sage Warrior

Valarie Kaur, a social activist and author renowned for her teachings on love and justice, shares profound insights on reclaiming love as a transformative force. She discusses the balance between devotion and liberation within Sikh tradition and emphasizes the importance of collective storytelling, particularly for young women. Valarie highlights historical figures like Mai Bhago and Bibi Nanaki, illustrating the empowerment of women. With a focus on the Revolutionary Love Bus Tour, she explores how love can catalyze change and encourages listeners to embrace life with courage.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 50min

Valarie Kaur

Valarie Kaur is a Sikh activist, author, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. In a compelling conversation, she shares her inspiring journey from personal tragedy to activism, emphasizing the transformative power of revolutionary love in a polarized world. Valarie discusses the healing potential of forgiveness and the importance of empathy to bridge divides. She also reflects on unexpected connections through faith and the significance of community bonds, all while encouraging practical tools to integrate love into daily life.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 60min

[Faith] Episode 45: Valarie Kaur - Wisdom & Love in the Sikh Tradition

Valarie Kaur, a renowned Sikh activist, lawyer, and author, shares her insights on Revolutionary Love and the Sikh tradition. She discusses the roots of Sikhism in love and unity, highlighting the importance of storytelling and music in fostering connection. Kaur emphasizes maintaining joy amidst life's challenges and the transformative power of love in social justice. She also encourages embracing interconnectedness among various religious teachings for personal and communal growth, ultimately advocating for love as a guiding principle for change.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 1min

Valarie Kaur: How Can Love Drive Justice?

Valarie Kaur, a civil rights activist and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, joins Rainn Wilson for a heartfelt discussion on revolutionary love as a healing force in a divided world. They explore the principles of Sikhism and the powerful idea of oneness. Valarie highlights the courage required to embrace love in the midst of fear and political chaos. They also address the need for empathy in activism and the challenges of bringing love into political discourse, making a compelling case for connection as a vital tool for social change.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 46min

Travel Lightly and Downsize Your Burdens with Valarie Kaur

Valarie Kaur, renowned civil rights leader and celebrated prophetic voice, joins the host to discuss downsizing the burdens we carry. They explore embracing our true selves, naming and honoring ancestors, Sikh faith and unity, the power of believing in stories, darkness as both tomb and womb, and standing against prejudice.
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Jul 1, 2019 • 22min

3 lessons of revolutionary love in a time of rage | Valarie Kaur

Valarie Kaur, an American civil rights activist and filmmaker, emphasizes the power of love as a revolutionary act in times of division. She shares three transformative lessons on how love can combat societal anger and promote justice. Kaur draws from her personal experiences, confronting hate as a Sikh after 9/11, to illustrate the labor of love and its capacity for healing. Her call to view adversaries as wounded individuals highlights the need for self-love and systemic change, inspiring listeners to embrace compassion as a force for unity.