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Point of Relation with Thomas Huebl
Lama Rod Owens | Collective Liberation and Spiritual Healing
Can we metabolize our pain to create an entry point into liberation? How can spirituality support us in this process? This week, Thomas sits down with Buddhist minister, author, and activist Lama Rod Owens to share visions for collective liberation, the importance of reconnecting with Indigenous worldviews, sacred ecology, and unseen worlds, and strategies to overcome hopelessness and despair as we work to dismantle harmful systems. They explore the intersection of individual and collective trauma, the connection between spiritual awakening and social justice, and the importance of meeting suffering and discomfort with kindness and presence...
2025-05-20
57 min
Be Here Now Network
Being Held by Space with Lama Rod Owens & Chris Grosso – The Indie Spiritualist Podcast Ep. 137
Teaching us to relax back into being held by spaciousness, Lama Rod Owens discusses the forces that help us remember real love, awakened freedom, and who we truly are. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. https://youtu.be/4eGsv_-v7xw In this episode, Chris and Lama Rod explore: - The practice and embodiment of real love as revolutionary - Transcending violence and harm and the yearning for all to be free - Holding brokenheartedness with a lot of...
2025-05-08
56 min
Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist
Ep. 137 - Being Held by Space with Lama Rod Owens
Teaching us to relax back into being held by spaciousness, Lama Rod Owens discusses the forces that help us remember real love, awakened freedom, and who we truly are. In this episode of the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris and Lama Rod explore:The practice and embodiment of real love as revolutionaryTranscending violence and harm and the yearning for all to be freeHolding brokenheartedness with a lot of care and viewing it as a teaching Continued practice even as an awakened being Returning to a space of fluidity and opennessRiding the middle line between form and emptiness Cult...
2025-05-08
56 min
Creative Genius
Encore with new material Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors
As the world feels increasingly unstable, many of us are seeking ways to stay grounded, to keep our hearts open, and to resist despair. In this timely encore episode, Buddhist teacher and author Lama Rod Owens reminds us that joy is not only possible in times of crisis—it is essential.Lama Rod shares deeply from his lived experience as a Black, queer spiritual teacher in America. We talk about how rage can be holy, how rest is sacred, and how joy can serve as a radical, defiant act in the face of oppression.This con...
2025-04-11
1h 17
The Science of Happiness
Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can’t Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens
Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like mind. How to Do This Practice: Get Comfortable: Sit or lie down in a relaxed, balanced position. Settle into Your Body: Notice how your body feels and allow yourself to settle. Observe Your Thoughts: Watch thoughts and emotions rise and fall without judgment. Visualize the Sky: Imagine your mind as a vast sky and your thoughts as passing clouds. Detach from Thoughts: Say to yourself, “This is just an experience, passing through.” Return to the Present: Shift...
2025-03-20
07 min
Be Here Now Network
Redefining Sainthood with Lama Rod Owens & Raghu Markus – Mindrolling Podcast Ep. 576
Redefining sainthood as a deep care for ourselves and others, Lama Rod Owens and Raghu discuss reclaiming our sacredness and our identity. Within this episode, Raghu and Lama Rod discuss: Healing through music and other mystical experiences Lama Rod Owens’ college experience and getting into activism Re-framing our relationship to religion The freedom to be our most authentic selves Owning our own identity and sacredness Community and collective as the hero we all need The apocalypse as an unveiling of the truth Creating a culture of care and prioritizing well-being Disrupting habitual reactivity and transforming our responsiveness Loneliness on the sp...
2025-01-10
1h 06
Mindrolling with Raghu Markus
Ep. 576 – Redefining Sainthood with Lama Rod Owens
Redefining sainthood as a deep care for ourselves and others, Lama Rod Owens and Raghu discuss reclaiming our sacredness and our identity.Check out Lama Rod’s book, The New Saints, to learn more about becoming a spiritual warrior.Within this episode, Raghu and Lama Rod discuss:Healing through music and other mystical experiencesLama Rod Owens’ college experience and getting into activismRe-framing our relationship to religionThe freedom to be our most authentic selvesOwning our own identity and sacrednessCommunity and collective as the hero we all needThe apocalypse as an unveiling of the truthCreating a cultur...
2025-01-10
1h 06
Solving the Riddle of Being Human
Holy Rebels: A New Recipe for Modern-Day Saints - with Lama Rod Owens
“Freedom is my capacity to respond to the world, to respond to everything, not just habitually react.” Join Sah D'Simone for an electrifying conversation with Lama Rod Owens, a trailblazing Buddhist teacher, minister, author, and activist. Together, they dive deep into the heart of what true freedom means in our complex world.Lama Rod, introducing his groundbreaking book "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," challenges conventional wisdom about liberation. He offers a perspective on freedom that goes beyond mere happiness, inviting listeners to explore the boundless nature of their own consciousness.This episode tackles head-on the realities of s...
2024-10-15
1h 13
Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern
Ep. 54 – Seven Sorrows of the New Saint: Getting Real About Obstacles on the Spiritual Path with Lama Rod Owens
Facing the obstacles on a spiritual path, Lama Rod Owens, David Nichtern, and Michael Kammers, discuss the seven sorrows of the new saint.Grab Lama Rod’s new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual WarriorsIn this episode, David, Michael and Lama Rod chat about:Realizing that liberation is driven by uncomfortable contradictionsThe seven great sorrows of the new saintLeaving people behind on a spiritual journeyOffering space to paradoxes in order to find claritySupport on the Boddhisatva pathFocusing our energy on ourselvesPrayer as an imperative part of spiritual workBeing relevant and spe...
2024-10-02
1h 21
Be Here Now Network
The Labor Of Liberation with Spring Washam & Lama Rod Owens – Spirit Underground Ep. 9
In this episode, Spring and Lama Rod have a conversation about: Choosing liberation versus comfort and stability Getting to the root of suffering and the root of who we are Moving deeper into our current predicaments instead of bypassing The intense labor of liberation and choosing freedom in an unfree world Transforming suffering into wisdom and clarity Pain as our guide and teacher Building communities that can hold the nuances of justice and freedom Finding a teacher with experience in all paths The tension between enlightenment and humanity Bridging conventional reality with the ultimate “I’m not interested in your comf...
2024-08-30
1h 07
Akazienzendo Podcast
Lama Rod Owens: Healing Broken Hearts and Walking the Bodhisattva Path (II)
Am 12. und 13. April 2024 war Lama Rod Owens beim Akazienzendo zu Gast. Veranstaltungsort war das Lotos Vihara in Berlin. Unter dem Titel „Gebrochene Herzen heilen und den Bodhisattva-Weg gehen“ gab er erst einen Abendvortrag und am Folgetag einen praxis-orientierten Workshop, von dem wir Auszüge hier zur Verfügung stellen. On April 12 and 13, 2024, Lama Rod Owens was a guest at Akazienzendo. The venue was the Lotos Vihara in Berlin. Under the title "Healing Broken Hearts and Walking the Bodhisattva Path", he first gave an evening lecture and on the following day a practice-oriented workshop, excerpts of which we provide here. Lama R...
2024-06-12
28 min
Fat Joy with Sophia Apostol
Setting Yourself Free -- Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens’ (he/him) earliest memories of suffering were related to his body. He shares how through compassion and joy, we can find the space and sacredness to come into balance with our bodies and the natural world. Lama Rod’s experience with queer male spaces, and his need to separate from them, led to seeking community and, ultimately, his own freedom.Lama Rod Owens is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. A leading voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers with over 11 years of experience, Lama Rod activates the intersections of his identity to c...
2024-05-21
1h 05
Akazienzendo Podcast
Lama Rod Owens: Healing Broken Hearts and Walking the Bodhisattva Path (I)
Am 12. und 13. April 2024 war Lama Rod Owens beim Akazienzendo zu Gast. Veranstaltungsort war das Lotos Vihara in Berlin. Unter dem Titel „Gebrochene Herzen heilen und den Bodhisattva-Weg gehen“ gab er erst einen Abendvortrag und am Folgetag einen praxis-orientierten Workshop, von dem wir Auszüge hier zur Verfügung stellen.On April 12 and 13, 2024, Lama Rod Owens was a guest at Akazienzendo. The venue was the Lotos Vihara in Berlin. Under the title "Healing Broken Hearts and Walking the Bodhisattva Path", he first gave an evening lecture and on the following day a practice-oriented workshop, excerpts of which we provide here. Upon h...
2024-05-20
55 min
The Mindful Sessions - Für mehr Achtsamkeit & Soulpower
Glücksbärchis & Apokalypse - mit Lama Rod Owens und Michael "Curse" Kurth
Der heutige Gast ist schon lange kein Unbekannter mehr in dem The Mindful Sessions Podcast: Lama Rod Owens ist buddhistischer Lehrer, queerer antirassistischer Aktivist und Autor. Gemeinsam mit Michael „Curse“ Kurth führe ich ein hochspannendes Gespräch über Glück und Liebe in den Zeiten der Apokalypse. +++ Mehr über Lama Rod Owens:https://www.lamarod.com Buch "The New Saints": https://www.amazon.de/New-Saints-Broken-Spiritual-Warriors/dp/164963000X Monatliches Programm "Free Radicals": https://www.lamarod.com/free-radicals +++ Mehr über Michael „Curse“ Kurth: https://www.curse.de Podcast "Meditation, Coaching & Life“: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/meditati...
2024-04-22
1h 14
Meditation, Coaching & Life / Der Podcast mit Michael 'Curse' Kurth
Freude, Liebe & Apokalypse - mit Lama Rod Owens und Sarah Desai
333 Der heutige Gast ist schon lange kein Unbekannter mehr in Curse' Podcast: Lama Rod Owens ist buddhistischer Lehrer, queerer antirassistischer Aktivist und Organisator und Autor. Gemeinsam mit Sarah Desai führt Curse ein hochspannendes Gespräch über Freude und Liebe in den Zeiten der Apokalypse. Viel Freude beim zuhören. Mehr über Lama Rod Owens: https://www.lamarod.com/ Buch "The New Saints": https://www.amazon.de/New-Saints-Broken-Spiritual-Warriors/dp/164963000X Monatliches Programm "Free Radicals": https://www.lamarod.com/free-radicals Mehr über Sarah: https://sarahdesai.de/ Sarah's Podcast "The Mindful Sessions": https://sarahdesai.de/podcas...
2024-04-18
1h 19
The Conscious Diva
#62 Becoming A New Saint with Lama Rod Owens
Joining me in this episode is Lama Rod Owens. Known as the Black Buddhist Southern Queen, he is a highly sought-after Buddhist minister, author, activist, and yoga instructor, an authorized Lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, and an international influencer. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School, focusing on the intersection of social change, identity, and spiritual practice. He's an all-around amazing guy. Here, we talk about his latest book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors. Lama Rod has broken down some key aspects from...
2024-03-05
1h 08
Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life
Lama Rod Owens: Love, Activism, and Becoming a Spiritual Warrior
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery requires sacrifice and, unfortunately, far too many of us lack the time or space to pursue it. But what if we could rely on our communities and one another for support? Joining us today to help us unpack this topic is Lama Rod Owens as we explore love, activism, and what it means to be a spiritual warrior.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/lama-rod-owens/Send us a textJoin our fall cohort of the Next Economy MBA...
2024-02-20
57 min
Is My Aura On Straight?
Episode 102: The New Saints With Lama Rod Owens
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lama Rod Owens, Lama Rod Owens is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. An international influencer with a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School focused on the intersection of social change, identity, and spiritual practice. In our conversation, we discussed the Human Design and the Astrological chart of his book The New Saints. Purchase Lama Rod's Book - The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors Website - https://www.lamarod.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l...
2023-12-16
53 min
DARE TO FEEL
From Brokenheartedness to Spiritual Healing w/ Lama Rod Owens
Welcome back to DARE TO FEEL a podcast that fearlessly explores themes of intimacy, relationships, spirituality, and healing.Having Lama Rod Owens on the podcast was such a gift. And, his latest book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors speaks to the times that we're in, in such a real way.In this Episode:We got to geek out a little bit about Buddhist practice and having the courage to let the heart break open, how to be in that heartbroken, open place and give...
2023-12-06
1h 06
New Books in Buddhist Studies
Lama Rod Owens, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors" (Sounds True, 2023)
Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized lama in the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. In his new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors (Sounds True, 2023), he draws from the bodhisattva tradition to rethink the relationship between social liberation and ultimate freedom, putting forth the notion of the New Saint. In the process, he pulls from the wisdom of the Old Saints of Tibetan Buddhism and the legacy of Black liberation movements.In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Owens to discuss why he beli...
2023-11-19
1h 03
New Books in Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness
Lama Rod Owens, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors" (Sounds True, 2023)
Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized lama in the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. In his new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors (Sounds True, 2023), he draws from the bodhisattva tradition to rethink the relationship between social liberation and ultimate freedom, putting forth the notion of the New Saint. In the process, he pulls from the wisdom of the Old Saints of Tibetan Buddhism and the legacy of Black liberation movements.In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Owens to discuss why he beli...
2023-11-19
1h 01
New Books in African American Studies
Lama Rod Owens, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors" (Sounds True, 2023)
Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized lama in the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. In his new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors (Sounds True, 2023), he draws from the bodhisattva tradition to rethink the relationship between social liberation and ultimate freedom, putting forth the notion of the New Saint. In the process, he pulls from the wisdom of the Old Saints of Tibetan Buddhism and the legacy of Black liberation movements.In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Owens to discuss why he beli...
2023-11-19
1h 03
Tricycle Talks
Becoming the New Saints with Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized lama in the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. In his new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors, he draws from the bodhisattva tradition to rethink the relationship between social liberation and ultimate freedom, putting forth the notion of the New Saint. In the process, he pulls from the wisdom of the Old Saints of Tibetan Buddhism and the legacy of Black liberation movements.In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Owens to discuss wh...
2023-11-08
1h 06
The Science of Happiness
Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can't Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens
Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like mind. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5fn7sw7t How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position to begin this practice. Turn your attention to the rise and fall of your thoughts and feelings within your mind. Imagine that your mind is a vast open sky and that your thoughts are like clouds passing through. Recognize that these thoughts are just experiences that come...
2023-11-02
07 min
Embrace This Spellbinding Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.
The New Saints by Lama Rod Owens
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/48718to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Saints Author: Lama Rod Owens Narrator: Rod Owens Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Release date: 10-31-23 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 30 ratings Genres: Buddhism Publisher's Summary: Saints are not unattainable beings of stained glass or carved stone. “Saints are ordinary and human, doing things any person can learn to do,” teaches Lama Rod Owens. “Our era calls for saints who are from this time and place, who speak the language of this moment, and who integrate both social and spiritual liberation. I believe we all can and mu...
2023-10-31
11h 43
Enjoy The Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!
The New Saints by Lama Rod Owens
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/48718to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Saints Author: Lama Rod Owens Narrator: Rod Owens Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Release date: 10-31-23 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 30 ratings Genres: Buddhism Publisher's Summary: Saints are not unattainable beings of stained glass or carved stone. “Saints are ordinary and human, doing things any person can learn to do,” teaches Lama Rod Owens. “Our era calls for saints who are from this time and place, who speak the language of this moment, and who integrate both social and spiritual liberation. I believe we all can and mu...
2023-10-31
11h 43
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Buddhist Strategies for Suffering Less and Improving Your Meditation | Lama Rod Owens
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Plus: Why Lama Rod is "no longer interested in being a good person," why we need to let go of perfectionism, and the selfish case for sainthood. Lama Rod Owens is making his fifth appearance on Ten Percent Happier. He describes himself as “a Black Buddhist Southern Queen” and is an authorized lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism with a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard. His new book is T...
2023-10-25
1h 12
Conversations With a Wounded Healer
Lama Rod Owens - Heartbreak and Liberation on the Tantric Path
My guest procurement process is pretty standard: a social follow or professional acquaintance morphs into an invite and eventual recording session. For this episode, however, I gotta thank the gods of analog alignment. They placed me in my favorite wellness collective at a personal low point. Here, I encountered a flier announcing a special event featuring Lama Rod Owens. The topic? Tantric Buddhism. Lama Rod is a Black Buddhist Southern queen, international influencer with a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist studies from Harvard Divinity School, and author. And if your only reference point for Tantric anything...
2023-10-18
57 min
Tara Brach
Longing for Freedom: A conversation with Tara Brach and Lama Rod Owens
Longing for Freedom: A conversation with Tara Brach and Lama Rod Owens - In his recent book, The New Saints, Lama Rod Owens offers teachings and practices that awaken our longing for freedom, and help us realize the truth of who we are. This week, I sat down with Lama Rod to talk about how an authentic path of liberation must include the often unexamined layers of our personal and societal existence. Pre-order the book: The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors
2023-10-05
1h 02
The Deeper Call
Choosing Liberation with Lama Rod Owens
Welcome to The Deeper Call. In this episode, I’m honored to be in conversation with Lama Rod Owens, a Black Buddhist Southern Queen, and an international influencer with a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School.Together we explore how to choose liberation with our emotions, our bodies, our minds, and our world. And we hold space for what arises when we make time for our feelings, rather than running from them.Join us for a conversation about the interconnections between grief, anger, disappointment, belonging and freedom.Listen to...
2023-08-09
59 min
The Spirit Underground with Spring Washam and Lama Rod Owens
Ep. 3 - The Dirty Work of Getting Free w/ Spring Washam & Lama Rod Owens
Getting down and dirty with liberation, Spring Washam and Lama Rod Owens explore joyfulness and the labor of freedom.Additional content from this episode: Black & BuddhistThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow"I think Joy helps to smooth the edges of our anxiety around liberation work and it propels it at the same time." - Lama Rod OwensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
2023-02-15
1h 12
Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast
Ep. 130 – Guided Benefactor Practice & Buddhist Chanting w/ Lama Rod Owens
The Spirit Underground's Lama Rod Owens offers a guided benefactor practice and chanting of the Tibetan Buddhist mantra, 'Om Mani Padme Hum.'Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow"As we move through really difficult situations, it's so important that we call into our practice help, support, and care. That's always a part of my practice. I think so much of my practice is really just asking for help over and over again, and asking to see the love, t...
2023-02-03
43 min
Be Here Now Network
Lama Rod Owens – BHNN Guest Podcast – Ep. 130 – Guided Benefactor Practice & Buddhist Chanting
The Spirit Underground's Lama Rod Owens offers a guided benefactor practice and chanting of the Tibetan Buddhist mantra, 'Om Mani Padme Hum.' Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "As we move through really difficult situations, it's so important that we call into our practice help, support, and care. That's always a part of my practice. I think so much of my practice is really just asking for help over and over again, and asking to see the love, the care that I deserve...
2023-02-03
43 min
Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast
Ep. 127 – Dedication to Liberation with Lama Rod Owens
In an inspiring talk on resiliency, Lama Rod Owens discusses remaining devoted to liberation despite our struggles.Lama Rod Owens covers the dharma of freedom, loving ourselves, ancestral work, and the power of meditation in this BHNN Guest Podcast episode.This Dharma Talk was originally published on DharmaSeed.orgThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowNEW Meditation Series: Pause, Breathe, Be Here Now with Ram Dass, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Joseph Goldstein, John Lo...
2023-01-06
44 min
How We Live Now with Katherine May
Lama Rod Owens on necessary change
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...
2023-01-06
49 min
Beyond Trauma
12 | The End of Duality | Lama Rod Owens
In this deep episode with Lama Rod Owens, we discuss the what it means to face the reality of life and do the hard work of coming to know and love ourselves. We discuss the difference between practicing for comfort verses freedom, the wise message in anger, and how becoming more expansive actually leads to better boundaries. Plus, the roles of the teacher, the student and the teachings along this path. Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized Lama (Buddhist Teacher) in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Lama Rod is the co-founder of Bhumisparsha, a Buddhist tantric...
2022-10-03
59 min
Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern
Ep. 37 - Rethinking the Dharma with Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens joins David Nichtern to discuss rethinking the traditional approach to the Dharma on this episode of Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck.Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor, queen, and author. His book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger, is an LA Times Best Seller. Lama Rod Owens is considered to be one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers. He has a blend of formal Buddhist training and life experience that gives him a unique ability to understand, relate and engage with those...
2022-08-04
1h 07
The Buddhist Centre
Love And Rage - Bodhilila With Lama Rod Owens (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 433)
In this final episode of the current season of the podcast, Bodhilila, Chair of the West London Buddhist Centre, is in conversation with Lama Rod Owens, bestselling author of ‘Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger’. Their exchange weaves across a number key Dharma threads, beginning with a sense of how being in the body can be a way to step out of systems that stop us reaching our full potential as human beings; a way to reclaim agency and autonomy; and a place for the aspiration to grow beyond our own sufferings and limited self-views. Diversity in its...
2022-06-10
45 min
The Buddhist Centre
Love and Rage - Bodhilila with Lama Rod Owens
In this final episode of the current season of the podcast, Bodhilila, Chair of the West London Buddhist Centre, is in conversation with Lama Rod Owens, bestselling author of ‘Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger’. Their exchange weaves across a number key Dharma threads, beginning with a sense of how being in the body can be a way to step out of systems that stop us reaching our full potential as human beings; a way to reclaim agency and autonomy; and a place for the aspiration to grow beyond our own sufferings and limited self-views. Diver...
2022-06-10
45 min
Duncan Trussell Family Hour
Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens, brilliant Buddhist teacher, best-selling author, and yoga instructor, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Lama Rod and sign up for his email list at LamaRod.com. Check out his new book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger, wherever you buy your books. You can also follow Lama Rod Owens on Instagram. Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg. This episode is brought to you by: Squarespace - Use offer code: DUNCAN to save 10% on your first site. Athletic Greens - Visit AthleticGreens.com/Duncan for a FREE 1...
2022-05-20
1h 17
The Mindful Sessions - Für mehr Achtsamkeit & Soulpower
Wie wir unser gebrochenes Herz heilen können - Interview mit Lama Rod Owens
In dieser Podcastfolge erwartet dich ein ganz besonderer Interview Gast: Lama Rod Owens. Er ist einer der spirituellen Dharma Lehrer unserer Zeit. Laut Lama Rod Owens befinden uns in einer Zeit, in der wir uns mit der Realität der Wahrheit konfrontieren müssen – Wahrheit über uns selbst, unser gebrochenes Herz, Systeme der Gewalt, Kapitalismus und, letztendlich, mit der Tatsache, dass wir nicht länger so leben können, wie wir es bisher getan haben. Lama Rod Owens und ich sprechen darüber, wie wir als Individuum und auch als Gesellschaft: trauern und unseren Schmerz verarbeiten können u...
2022-03-14
59 min
10% Happier with Dan Harris
The Upside of Apocalypse | Lama Rod Owens
We’re now entering year three of the pandemic, and even though we’re in a very different stage of the game, there are still so many questions: Is it safe or ethical to return to “normal”? How do you deal with people who have different views on safety and vaccines? What do you do if you’re just bone tired of this whole mess? Today’s guest is Lama Rod Owens, who was trained in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School, and...
2022-03-11
1h 00
Meditation, Coaching & Life / Der Podcast mit Michael 'Curse' Kurth
Wie du Gewalt gegen dich selbst und andere zähmst - Lama Rod Owens im Austausch
227 - Wie du Gewalt gegen dich selbst und andere zähmst - Lama Rod Owens im Austausch Lama Rod Owens ist zurück! In dieser Folge spricht er mit Curse über: Selbstliebe VS. Trauma über inneren Frieden VS. äußere Wut über Reaktion VS. Reaktivität und über den endlosen inneren Raum, in dem er mit den größten Problemen der Welt tanzen gelernt hat FÜR ALLE: Lama Rod bietet im März 2022 ein Online Retreat speziell für Menschen im deutschsprachigen Raum an: "Radical Self-Care During Times of Challenge". Das "Berlin Retreat" ist Live Online am Samstag, 1...
2022-02-24
59 min
Solving the Riddle of Being Human
Love, Rage, and The Root of Hurt - with Lama Rod Owens
This week, Sah welcomes Lama Rod Owens. Lama Rod 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 an...
2021-12-12
1h 12
Awaken
Befriending Your Ego with Lama Rod Owens
What is the ego, and what role might it play in the process of awakening? In this episode we ponder these questions with best-selling author, activist, and Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens, who shares his story of working through trauma, embracing pleasure, and both accepting and letting go of his ego. Before we dive in, Lama Rod responds to a ritual object called the flaying knife-chopper. In Tibetan Buddhist art, this weapon is typically wielded by a fierce guardian deity who uses the tool to destroy not us but our egos. Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, best-selling author...
2021-07-13
28 min
Awaken
Befriending Your Ego with Lama Rod Owens
What is the ego, and what role might it play in the process of awakening? In this episode we ponder these questions with best-selling author, activist, and Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens, who shares his story of working through trauma, embracing pleasure, and both accepting and letting go of his ego. Before we dive in, Lama Rod responds to a ritual object called the flaying knife-chopper. In Tibetan Buddhist art, this weapon is typically wielded by a fierce guardian deity who uses the tool to destroy not us but our egos. Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, best-selling...
2021-07-12
28 min
Harvard Divinity School
Divinity Dialogues | Lama Rod Owens on Love, Rage, and Freedom
Continuing "Divinity Dialogues"—a special edition podcast series from Harvard Divinity School that puts conversations on faith, purpose, and bearing witness at the center of today’s most pressing issues. Today, we hear from HDS alum Rod Owens, MDiv ’17, author, activist, Buddhist Lama, and one of this year’s Gomes Distinguished Alumni Honorees. Considered one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers, Lama Rod blends his formal Buddhist training with experiences from his life as a Black, queer male, born and raised in the South, and heavily influenced by the church and its community. In the interview, Owens talk...
2021-06-10
27 min
Good Life Project
Lama Rod Owens | Love & Rage
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, along with my friend and past GLP guest, Rev. angel Kyodo williams. Lama Rod is the co-founder of Bhumisparsha, a Buddhist tantric practice and study community. Has been published in Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, Tri...
2021-03-08
1h 03
KPFA - A Rude Awakening
Continued Discussion with Lama Rod Owens
On our last day of the fund-drive, you’ll hear more excerpts from an online KPFA event featuring Lama Rod Owens, who speaks on his new book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger, on harnessing the power of rage by bringing communities of color together through solidarity. The book is an “exploration of our relationship with anger and our individual and collective trauma, inviting us to deeply come to know and accept them—and learn how to use the wisdom contained within as ground for our liberation.” We then are joined by a specia...
2021-03-05
59 min
KPFA - A Rude Awakening
Lama Rod Owens Speaks on, “Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger”
On today’s fund-drive special and during #BlackHistoryMonth, you’ll hear excerpts from an online KPFA event featuring Lama Rod Owens, who speaks on his new book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. The book is an “exploration of our relationship with anger and our individual and collective trauma, inviting us to deeply come to know and accept them—and learn how to use the wisdom contained within as ground for our liberation.” We then are joined by a special guest! photo: Facebook The post Lama Rod Owens Speaks on...
2021-02-26
59 min
CIIS Public Programs
Lama Rod Owens: On Rage, Love, and Liberation
Considered one of the leaders of a current generation of Buddhist teachers, Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, and an authorized Lama—or Buddhist teacher—in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Through his writings, teachings, and travels Lama Rod invites everyone into his life intersections as a Black, queer male who was born and raised in the South, and heavily influenced by the church and its community. In this episode, Lama Rod is joined by Executive Director of the Counter Narrative Project, Charles Stephens, for a conversation about how unmetabolized anger—and the grief, hurt, and transh...
2021-02-04
1h 05
Buddhist Geeks
Love & Rage, with Lama Rod Owens
In this episode Vince Fakhoury Horn is joined in dialogue with Lama Rod Owens, author of the newly released book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation.Memorable Quotes“To begin with this is not a mindfulness book on how to bypass anger and focus on happiness. Nor is this a book about using any other spiritual path to transform the nature of anger into something more profound or transcendent. This book is about facing our anger and welcoming it as a teacher and friend so it can help us to benefit ou...
2021-01-26
1h 12
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2021-01-12
9h 00
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/449897to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger Author: Lama Rod Owens Narrator: Lama Rod Owens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: January 12, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.71 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation Publisher's Summary: A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER In the face of systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence, how can we metabolize our anger into a force for liberation? White supremacy in the United States has long necessitated that Black rage be suppressed, repressed, or denied, often as a means of s...
2021-01-12
9h 00
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2021-01-12
9h 00
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Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger by Lama Rod Owens
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/449897 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger Author: Lama Rod Owens Narrator: Lama Rod Owens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: January 12, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.71 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER In the face of systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence, how can we metabolize our anger into a force for liberation? White supremacy in the United States has long necessitated that Black rage be suppressed, repressed, or denied, often as a means o...
2021-01-12
10 min
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Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger by Lama Rod Owens
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/449897to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger Author: Lama Rod Owens Narrator: Lama Rod Owens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: January 12, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.71 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation Publisher's Summary: A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER In the face of systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence, how can we metabolize our anger into a force for liberation? White supremacy in the United States has long necessitated that Black rage be suppressed, repressed, or denied, often as a means of s...
2021-01-12
9h 00
10% Happier with Dan Harris
A Wise and Counterintuitive Way to Meditate in a Crisis | Lama Rod Owens
If you’re either seething or scared — or both — in the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, this one’s for you. In times of national and international strife, we’ve made it a habit of turning to Lama Rod Owens. Rod was officially recognized as a lama by the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism after doing a three-year retreat. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard. And he has written several books, including his newest, which is called Love and Rage. In this conversation, which we recorded just yesterday, we talk about how to work with the a...
2021-01-11
1h 05
Revolutionary Health
Self-Care & Healing With Lama Rod Owens
Join Michael Ward with guest Lama Rod Owens. Lama Rod is the author of Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. As we close out the year, he and Michael will discuss self-care and healing. Originally broadcast on Facebook on December 23, 2020. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/d...✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
2020-12-23
38 min
The Matchup Zone: An Overseas Basketball Podcast
Basketball Blogging Pioneer Rod Benson
Talking overseas basketball and the G-League with basketball blogging pioneer Rod Benson. Kevin and Rod discuss the development of the G-League and how he became a pioneer of basketball blogging. We also discuss bots creating havoc on holiday shopping abd where you can cop a PS5 before Christmas.
2020-11-30
59 min
Overseas Famous Podcast
Basketball Blogging Pioneer Rod Benson
Talking overseas basketball and the G-League with basketball blogging pioneer Rod Benson. Kevin and Rod discuss the development of the G-League and how he became a pioneer of basketball blogging. We also discuss bots creating havoc on holiday shopping abd where you can cop a PS5 before Christmas.
2020-11-30
58 min
Storyteller with Lisa Golden
Anger And Activism | Social Activist & Teacher Lama Rod Owens
Anger shows up in all of our lives, to varying degrees, for varying reasons. We rage at our politicians, rage against broken hearts, rage against systems that produce inequality, racism, homophobia and misogyny. While it can drive us, show us where the hurt is, anger is a volatile tool. We’re often not in charge of it, as much as we like to believe we care. So what is there to learn about it? How can we use that energy to sustain us, protect ourselves and others, rather than burn us to a crisp...
2020-11-26
50 min
Storyteller with Lisa Golden
Anger And Activism | Social Activist & Teacher Lama Rod Owens
Anger shows up in all of our lives, to varying degrees, for varying reasons. We rage at our politicians, rage against broken hearts, rage against systems that produce inequality, racism, homophobia and misogyny. While it can drive us, show us where the hurt is, anger is a volatile tool. We’re often not in charge of it, as much as we like to believe we care. So what is there to learn about it? How can we use that energy to sustain us, protect ourselves and others, rather than burn us to a crisp...
2020-11-26
50 min
The Matchup Zone: An Overseas Basketball Podcast
Basketball Blogging Pioneer Rod Benson
Talking overseas basketball and the G-League with basketball blogging pioneer Rod Benson. Kevin and Rod discuss the development of the G-League and the differences between it and overseas basketball, how he became a pioneer of basketball blogging and where you can cop a PS5 before Christmas.
2020-11-21
57 min
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Dealing with Uncertainty, Anxiety, and Anger | Special Post-Election Edition | Lama Rod Owens
In the wee hours of election night, we consult Lama Rod Owens on uncertainty, anxiety, rage, and self-care. Join Dan and Rev. angel Kyodo williams today, Wednesday, November 4 at 3 PM for a live conversation (and guided meditation) on the Ten Percent Happier YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/INrdKfw8YrU Full shownotes for this Special Post-Election episode: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lama-rod-owens-297
2020-11-04
54 min
Explore Spirituality
Lama Rod Owens: Buddhist teacher, author and activist
Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama (Buddhist teacher) in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Owens holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School and has given talks, retreats and workshops around the U.S. and internationally. He is considered a leading teacher of his generation.In this week's podcast, he and Rabbi Rami discuss Owens' latest book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-12
29 min
Explore Spirituality
Lama Rod Owens: Buddhist teacher, author and activist
Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama (Buddhist teacher) in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Owens holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School and has given talks, retreats and workshops around the U.S. and internationally. He is considered a leading teacher of his generation.In this week's podcast, he and Rabbi Rami discuss Owens' latest book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-12
29 min
Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill
Ep 6: A Radical Anger with Lama Rod Owens
In this episode, Prentis sits down with Lama Rod Owens. Lama Rod is an activist, healer, and the author of the recent book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. Listen as these two explore the power that lies within our anger and its place as a tool in discovering clarity and truth. Find the show notes + transcript on our website: www.findingourwaypodcast.comCome practice with us at The Embodiment Institute: www.theembodimentinstitute.orgFollow us on Instagram @findingourwaypodcast
2020-10-05
46 min
Radiant Rest Podcast with Tracee Stanley
Moving into the Heart of Mastery with Lama Rod Owens
Radiant Rest host Tracee Stanley speaks with author and spiritual teacher Lama Rod Owens about acknowledging heartbreak, anger, and rage through practice. Lama Rod discusses the value of mourning and how it requires us to tell the truth. This is a deep and soulful conversation about lineage, ancestors, and being unconditionally held by the Mother. www.radiantrest.com
2020-09-04
58 min
Groundless Ground Podcast
Lama Rod Owens: Liberation through anger
Lama Rod Owens, African-American author and Tibetan Buddhist teacher, describes himself as, “black, queer, cisgender, and male-identified, fat, mixed class, Buddhist teacher and minister, yoga teacher, and s**t-talking Southerner.” When I contacted Lama Rod more than a year ago to have him on the show, his assistant told me he was deep into writing his newly published book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger, and to check back in the Spring of 2020. Well, America has been through so much since then, and I am so happy Lama Rod and I got to have this dialogue now, in...
2020-09-01
47 min
Living in this Queer Body
The Unseen World is Trying to Liberate Us: Lama Rod Owens
We are back with full length interviews!! I'd love to hear what you think of the conversation. Episode 34 features Lama Rod Owens, a black queer Buddhist Lama and author of the recently published book Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger. In this episode, we discuss the dangers of disembodied anger, what it feels like to navigate transhistorical trauma in the body, anger, and the woundedness beneath anger, as an entry point to embodiment, and Lama Rod's relationship with depression and much more. It was a true honor to speak with Lama Rod Owens. I really encourage you to re...
2020-08-26
1h 02
Meditation, Coaching & Life / Der Podcast mit Michael 'Curse' Kurth
Lama Rod Owens im Gespräch: Liebe & Wut
146 - Lama Rod Owens im Gespräch: Liebe & Wut - Meditation, Coaching & Life - Der Podcast mit Michael CURSE Kurth Lama Rod Owens gilt als einer der Vorreiter einer neuen Generation von buddhistischen Lehrern. Er spricht klar und direkt über Sexuelle Orientierung, Gender, Hautfarbe, Schmerz und Identität. Als Schwarzer, Queerer Amerikanischer Mann mit traditionell Tibetisch-Buddhistischem Training eröffnet er eine neue Tradition von Offenheit und Konversation über Themen, die unbequem sein können. Lama Rod ist ein warmherziger, sanft sprechender Mensch voller Humor und scharfer Intelligenz. Großzügig mit seinem Wissen und seiner eigenen Lebensgeschichte spricht er mit Curs...
2020-07-30
1h 20
Fear Archives - Tara Brach
Love and Fear During Times of War: An Interview with Lama Rod Owens
The world is having a difficult moment. Each day we learn of a different conflict or crisis, which threatens the lives of so may people. It is easy to live with a lot of fear right now and it is even easier to react out of that fear was well. When we react out of fear we tend to create much more harm in the world. This is a time of darkness and war and fear lies at the heart of much of the violence we are experiencing. How do we befriend our fear and offer it...
2020-07-22
49 min
CTZN
Love & Rage: Lama Rod Owens
This interview was a part of our inaugural CTZN Live event—a new monthly live broadcast of the podcast that invites YOU the community to join the conversation...and we were so blessed to feature Lama Rod Owens, author of two of our favorite books at CTZN WELL: the newly released Love & Rage and Radical Dharma, which he co-authored with Rev angel Kyodo williams and Dr. Jasmine Syedullah. Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor, and generational leader who is showing us a path to liberation through anger. In our conversation he says:“So m...
2020-07-15
00 min
CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)
Lama Rod Owens on Love & Anger (#114)
In this episode, we discuss: The utility of righteous anger in activism. Spiritual practice as an expression of disrupting violence in the world. Discomfort as the place where realization and freedom arises from. Orienting to the collective - holding my needs and the needs of the collective together. The necessity of a commitment to practice for to create change. Dharma as a path to freedom, liberation, complete. Becoming yourself to free yourself. 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...
2020-07-14
1h 00
For The Wild
Lama ROD OWENS on Liberatory Rage /191
Lama Rod Owens supports us in navigating the changing of worlds we are experiencing. In recognizing these moments of great turning - our work is to tend to our grief and massage our trauma, as tumultuous as it may be. Rather than running away from the unknown or the uncomfortable, Lama Rod reminds us that it is through experiencing hardship that we develop an emotional buoyancy and resilience....Support the show
2020-07-08
1h 11
Sober Curious
Understanding Anger with Lama Rod Owens
Ruby talks to author, teacher and activist Lama Rod Owens about his new book, Love and Rage, which offers a new perspective on anger as a powerful tool for liberation—and an emotion that is deeply interwoven with the subject of substance abuse.Considering all that we have to be angry about in the world today, this subject and this book feels incredibly relevant. Especially as unprocessed anger can lead to depression and self-harm when turned inward against ourselves. In this episode we discuss: -Lama Rod’s definition of anger—and how it can be a tool f...
2020-07-02
1h 06
The Awaken Podcast - Buddhist Teachings, Social Justice, and Today's World
S1, Ep6: Men & Patriarchy feat. Lama Rod Owens and Kosen Greg Snyder (2018)
In Summer 2016, Lama Rod and Greg led a retreat for men entitled "Undoing Patriarchy & Unveiling the Sacred Masculine". Over two days, they facilitated conversations with the 50 attendees about men, patriarchy, and masculinity from both the everyday and spiritual perspectives. Having been there, I (Ravi) was transformed by the experience and, to this day, consider it one of the turning points of my life. This conversation took place in 2018 and reflects on the inner work and the broader movement that has taken shape over the past few years. This episode was part of the original Awaken App conversations, recorded in 2018.
2020-06-27
45 min
The Awaken Podcast - Buddhist Teachings, Social Justice, and Today's World
S1 Ep5: Let's Talk about Sex (and Relationships), Baby - feat. Lama Rod Owens and Sebene Selassie (2018)
The title is just as spicy as the conversation. Or not, up to you. As Buddhist teachers and humans looking be awake as they move through the world, Lama Rod and Sebene continue a conversation that riveted an auditorium at NYU a few weeks prior, from sexual ethics to race to much more. This episode was part of the original Awaken App conversations, recorded in 2018. About Lama Rod and Sebene... Sebene Selassie is a teacher, author, and speaker who explores the themes of belonging and identity through meditation, creativity, and spirituality. Born...
2020-06-26
1h 17
The Awaken Podcast - Buddhist Teachings, Social Justice, and Today's World
S1 Ep3: The Apocalypse feat. Lama Rod Owens (2018)
This conversations with Lama Rod Owens explores why he believes we're currently living through the apocalypse, what that means, and how to practice and live in such times. His characteristic spaciousness, clarity, and radical candor light the way for all of us. This episode was part of the original Awaken App conversations, recorded in 2018. Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized Lama (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...
2020-06-26
57 min
The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern
Ep. 41 - Love and Rage w/ Lama Rod Owens
How can we find the path of liberation through our anger? Lama Rod Owens speaks with Ethan about ways we can work with anger as a healing energy in our practice. Considered one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers, Lama Rod Owens has a blend of formal Buddhist training in the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and life experience that gives him a unique ability to understand, relate and engage in a way that’s spacious and sincere. He invites you into the cross-sections of his life as a Black, queer male, born an...
2020-06-08
1h 00
10% Happier with Dan Harris
An Uncomfortable (But Meaningful) Conversation About Race | Lama Rod Owens
Many of us come to meditation for comfort. But, especially for white people, right now is a time to embrace our discomfort. Lama Rod Owens encourages me to step way out of my comfort zone in this conversation, and I am grateful to him for it. Owens is the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Love and Rage. As it says in the bio on his website, his story sits at the "cross sections" of so many aspects of American life "as a Black, queer male, born and raised in the South." He was officially recognized by the Kagyu school of...
2020-06-03
1h 17
Secular Buddhist Association
Episode 332 :: Lama Rod Owens :: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger
Lama Rod Owens Lama Rod Owens returns to the podcast to talk about Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. This topic reminds me of a meme I’ve been seeing for several years and agree with, “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.” Anger is frequently condemned in Buddhism, confused with hatred — but it’s not the same thing. Anger the emotion is, like other emotions, informing us about something in the world, often something that needs attention, and change. Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and authorized...
2020-05-25
29 min
The Secular Buddhist Podcast – Secular Buddhist Association
Episode 332 :: Lama Rod Owens :: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger
Lama Rod Owens Lama Rod Owens returns to the podcast to talk about Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. This topic reminds me of a meme I’ve been seeing for several years and agree with, “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.” Anger is frequently condemned in Buddhism, confused with hatred… The post Episode 332 :: Lama Rod Owens :: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger appeared first on Secular Buddhist Association.
2020-05-25
29 min
Francesca Maximé: WiseGirl
#ReRooted: Lama Rod Owens - Love, Trauma & The Art of Showing Up w/ Francesca Maximé – Ep. 23
Dharma instructor Lama Rod Owens joins Francesca Maximé for a conversation around the importance of showing up to difficult experiences and holding our love and trauma in balance. Considered one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers, Lama Rod Owens has a blend of formal Buddhist training in the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and life experience that gives him a unique ability to understand, relate and engage in a way that’s spacious and sincere. He invites you into the cross-sections of his life as a Black, queer male, born and raised in the South and hea...
2020-02-04
53 min
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Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation by angel Kyodo Williams, Jasmine Syedullah, Lama Rod Owens
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/381153to listen full audiobooks. Title: Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation Author: angel Kyodo Williams, Jasmine Syedullah, Lama Rod Owens Narrator: angel Kyodo Williams, Lama Rod Owens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 2 minutes Release date: August 20, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: World Religions Publisher's Summary: Igniting a long-overdue dialogue about how the legacy of racial injustice and white supremacy plays out in society at large and Buddhist communities in particular, this urgent call to action outlines a new dharma that takes into account the ways that...
2019-08-20
6h 02
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2019-08-20
6h 02
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2019-08-20
6h 02
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2019-08-20
10 min
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2019-08-20
6h 02
Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
Lama Rod Owens: Finding Our Way Home Through the Body
Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, and fully trained lama of the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. With Sounds True, he is presenting during the upcoming Wisdom of the Body Summit, an online event devoted to tuning into the natural intuition and awareness of our physical forms. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Lama Rod about the basics of Vajrayana and how its practices can be applied to modern life. Tami asks Lama Rod how his identity as an African-American, queer man informs his practice and teachings. In turn, Lama Rod comments on...
2019-08-06
1h 03
The Deep End Friends Podcast
Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens was officially recognized by the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism after receiving his teaching authorization from his root teacher the Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche when he completed the traditional 3-year silent retreat program at Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery (KTC) outside of New York City. It was during this time that he dealt with years of past pain and trauma and found forgiveness and compassion for himself, what he views as a critical step before truly being able to help others. Since coming out of retreat he has completed his Master of Divinity degree at Har...
2019-06-09
00 min
Fascination Street
Aaron Hagar Part 1 - Hot Rod Builder / Podcaster (Shift and Steer)
Aaron Hagar Part 1 - ****** THIS IS PART ONE! COME BACK FOR PART TWO!!****** Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Aaron Hagar. Aaron is the son of rock ICON Sammy Hagar; but that's not what makes this guy so damn cool. He is a genuine dude. Besides being an amazing multi-talented painter, sketch artist, mask maker, prosthetic tech, animatronic engineer, musician, hot rod wrencher, podcast and TV show host..... he is also HILARIOUS and down to earth. In this episode we chat about the astounding "barn find" he recently acquired, where he got...
2019-04-22
59 min
Mindful U at Naropa University
55. Encore Presentation: Lama Rod Owens: A Dialogue Between Love and Rage
"Dharma isn't sexy, or glamorous for me..., it’s just work. It's discipline and work, and I do it because the fruit is spaciousness; this openness. Where I can just be with my life. That spaciousness is where liberation actually happens. Over the years of practice, you realize you've become a different person. You begin to trust yourself more because you're always in tune with your experiences...and that is what I love. It just becomes very ordinary." - Lama Rod OwensSpecial Guest: Lama Rod Owens.Support Mindful U at Naropa University
2019-01-07
37 min
The Now Age
Healing Systemic Racism with Lama Rod Owens
In the final episode of 2018, Ruby talks to Lama Rod Owens, co-author of the book Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation, about the spiritual work of healing systemic racism. World events coupled with the advent of social media as a platform for the literal raising of consciousness, have helped this to emerge as the collective healing work of our times—as much a personal issue as it is a public and a political one. As Ruby wrote in this piece for The Numinous, Radical Dharma offers a powerful and compassionate perspective for anybody confused about their ro...
2018-12-27
00 min
Meditation in the City: A Shambhala Podcast
Lama Rod Owens: The Dharma of Keeping It Real – Podcast 214
In the context of sexual misconduct in the Shambhala community, Lama Rod hosts a wide-ranging discussion about self-care, justice, trauma, race and white supremacy, and how our practice supports keeping it real. The post Lama Rod Owens: The Dharma of Keeping It Real – Podcast 214 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.
2018-11-17
1h 06
Mindful U at Naropa University
17. Lama Rod Owens: A Dialogue Between Love and Rage
"Dharma isn't sexy, or glamorous for me..., it’s just work. It's discipline and work, and I do it because the fruit is spaciousness; this openness. Where I can just be with my life. That spaciousness is where liberation actually happens. Over the years of practice, you realize you've become a different person. You begin to trust yourself more because you're always in tune with your experiences...and that is what I love. It just becomes very ordinary." - Lama Rod OwensSpecial Guest: Lama Rod Owens.Support Mindful U at Naropa University
2018-03-13
37 min
The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal Growth
Episode 39 | Lama Rod Owens
Episode 039 | Radical Presence, Vulnerability, and Messiness in Leadership featuring Lama Rod Owens, Radical Dharma co-author, Buddhist Teacher and Minister www.lamarod.com Facebook: Lama Rod Owens Twitter: @lamarod1 Instagram: @lamarodowens Lama Rod Owens is considered one of the emerging leaders of the next generation of Buddhist teachers. He is formally and receiving teaching authorization in the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism, he also holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. He is a teacher with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme) where he works teaching teens mindfulness. Lama Rod is a co-author of Radical Dharma, Talking Race, Love, and Liberation, which...
2018-02-13
1h 02