EPISODE #62 BECOMING A NEW SAINT WITH LAMA ROD OWENS

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Joining me in this episode is Lama Rod Owens. We talk about his latest book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors. Lama Rod has broken down key aspects from the Buddhist traditions he has practiced and put them into his own words so the reader can tangibly apply these wisdom teachings. This is a jam packed episode not to be missed. 

Known as the Black Buddhist Southern Queen, he is a highly sought-after Buddhist minister, author, activist, and yoga instructor, an authorized Lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, and an international influencer. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School, focusing on the intersection of social change, identity, and spiritual practice. He's an all-around amazing guy.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • What it means to be a disruptor.

  • How and why the struggle truly is real.

  • Modern takes on the Four Yogas and the Four Immeasurables from the Buddhist tradition.

  • We also talk about Mother Harriet Tubman as a saint, ancestor, a guide, and a guardian.

  • We discuss unseen beings and Rod's personal relationship to spirits.

  • Werk vs Work.

  • Working with fire and wrathful deities.

ABOUT LAMA ROD:

Lama Rod is co-founded Bhumisparsha, a spiritual community with a mission of making tantra accessible and inclusive for North American practitioners. He’s also the co-founder of Dharma Queens, a series of conversations on Instagram Live with sister sadada, to help people get freer faster. His teachings center on freedom, self-expression, and radical self-care.

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.lamarod.com

The Spirit Underground Podcast with Lama Rod & Spring Washam:

https://beherenownetwork.com/category/spirit-underground/