Lama Rod Owens is an author, activist, yoga teacher, 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 Harvard Divinity School and is a yoga teacher trained in yin and trauma sensitive yoga. He 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 and has been published and featured in several publications including Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, The Harvard Divinity Bulletin and has offered talks, retreats, and workshops in over 7 countries.
Lama Rod explores the intersection of identity, social justice, and spiritual practice. His next book,
Love and Rage, is due out June 2020 and explores the relationship of love and anger and how we can experience liberation through embracing our anger through love. Learn more about
Lama Rod at
www.lamarod.com.
