Shamatha meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a version from the Vajrayana tradition.
Review: “Love and Rage”
We review “Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger” by Lama Rod Owens.
No One Like Me
Lama Rod Owens on taking care of your own needs when you don’t see yourself represented in those around you.
A Conversation on Love and Rage: Lama Rod Owens and Kate Johnson
In this conversation featured in Lama Rod Owens’ new book “Love and Rage,” he and Buddhist teacher Kate Johnson discuss how the dharma can help us hold our anger and work with our rage.
The Unseen World
Lama Tsultrim Allione, Rob Preece, and Acharya Gaylon Ferguson discuss their individual relationships with nonmaterial realized beings and the purpose of including them in your practice.
New Buddhist app launches with focus on social justice
Developer Ravi Mishra hopes his new app, Awaken, will help meditators examine social issues.
Do You Know Your True Face?
Lama Rod Owens says we need to look honestly at who we are, in all our complexity. This is especially vital for those who teach the dharma.
XXXTentacion funeral to be officiated by Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens
Today Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens announced to his Facebook followers that he would serve as the officiant at the funeral of rapper XXXTentacion.
Lama Rod Owens on “having the conversation” at the Third Buddhism and Race Conference at Harvard
Lama Rod Owens, center, with colleagues at Harvard Divinity School's second Buddhism and Race Conference.We spoke with Lama Rod Owens, one of the organizers and presenters at the Third Buddhism and Race Conference at Harvard, about this year’s conference.
In NYC, talking about young people and the future of Buddhism
Young people are hungry for spirituality, yet shun religion; how can Buddhists serve these seekers without compromising their sacred traditions?