“World on the Edge of Catastrophe"

A Dharma Talk & Conversation with Lama Rod Owens

What does it mean to be a Bodhisattva (or a "New Saint"), right now, in a world on the edge of catastrophe?

A world where immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more are at serious risk.

Few would contend the premise that we are living in a world on the edge of catastrophe. While samsara has never promised anything less, the current socio-political climate demands that any practicing Buddhist take seriously their relationship to social activism.

Join us asynchronously for this special dharma talk and moderated community discussion on what it means to be a bodhisattva (or what Lama Rod refers to as a "New Saint), right now—in a world on the edge of catastrophe? And how might psychedelics help?

The New Saint is a rethinking of what it means to be a bodhisattva right now, with a particular focus on relative justice and its relationship to ultimate liberation ... "It’s about the contemporary experience of people in a world that seems to be on the edge of catastrophe.

-Interview with Lama Rod Owen and James Shaheen, TRICYCLE: The Buddhist Review, Spring 2024.

About Guest Speaker

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. Author of "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors" and "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, 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 to show you how to heal and free yourself.

Wanna keep tabs on what Lama Rod is doing next? Stay tuned to his website here for upcoming offerings.

https://www.lamarod.com