As part of our Black History Year event programme, we welcome you to Re-visioning Spiritual Practice in the Black Community: A Conversation with Lama Rod Owens.
About the event
During Easter Week, we take a turn towards the spiritual and contemplate how spiritual practices are changing in the black community. To do this we are thrilled to welcome renowned Buddhist teacher, Lama Rod Owens, as our guest for what promises to be an inspiring conversation.
Are traditional religions losing ground to new spiritual movements and if so, why? Is the church up to the task of leading in times of political upheaval? Where can LGBTQ+ practitioners find a spiritual home? How do you create a spiritual practice that honours your identity and heritage? Join us to explore these questions and more as Lama Rod shares his wisdom, insight and experience with us.
This free event is open to all.
Event Speaker
Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. An international influencer with over 11 years of experience and a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School. A leading voice featured by various national and international news outlets, he is the author of the bestsellers 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 centre on freedom, self-expression and radical self-care. Lama Rod’s mission is to show you how to heal and free yourself. He activates the intersections of his identity to create a platform that’s natural, engaging and inclusive. Learn more here.
