Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet, read an original work at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Full lecture title: "A Branch of Yellow Leaves: Buddhism, the World and Poetry"
Join the conversation with 15 leading African American Buddhist teachers.
Do any Black folk follow the teachings of Buddha? Get enlightened with this latest episode, "Black Folk Don't: Practice Buddhism"! Black Folk Don't is a thought-provoking web series that explores and challenges stereotypes about Black culture through the lens of humor and satire.
Join summit host Pamela Ayo Yetunde for this profound interview with Dr. Larry Ward, a senior dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh and cofounder of the Lotus Institute.
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Lama Rod Owens asks the question, "What is required of you to liberate yourself from your suffering? How do I restore myself so I can do liberation work and engage with community?" Authentic liberation looks different for everyone.
Sravasti Abbey is delighted to host Dr. Jan Willis, professor emerita of religion at Wesleyan University, and student of Lama Yeshe for a weekend of teachings. She shares her thoughts on the Buddha's example of activism and its impact on her life.