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 practices helping us develop radical honesty, compassion, and love to achieve liberation for ourselves and all beings.
Please RSVP here. For those joining us in person, we will meet in Case Lounge. For those joining via Zoom, the live-stream can be accessed here.
Lama Rod Owens, who will be joining us virtually, is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. An international influencer with a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Author of Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger and co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation, his teachings center on freedom, self-expression, and radical self-care.
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 create a platform that’s very natural, engaging, and inclusive. Applauded for his mastery in balancing weighty topics with a sense of lightness, the Queen has been featured by various national and international news outlets.
Highly sought after for talks, retreats, and workshops, his mission is showing you how to heal and free yourself. If you would like to keep tabs on what Lama Rod is doing next, you can sign up for his email list here or follow his website here to learn about upcoming offerings, bookings, and other requests.
Brandon Holt, the recipient of the 2022-2023 Award for Mindfulness and Racial/Social Justice, is a second year J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School. At Columbia, he is involved in the Black Law Students Association, Business & Law Association, and OutLaws. Brandon's legal interest is in corporate transactional law. Prior to Columbia, Brandon spent six years working in financial services and technology.
If you have questions about this event or upcoming events, or if any disability accommodations would help you to participate fully in these events, please contact the Coordinator of the CLS Mindfulness Program, Kiana Taghavi at [email protected]. Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities, so please let us know if any changes, for instance to the format of the sound system, would be helpful.
