Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation

Radical Dharma is a Buddhist-inspired approach to social justice activism that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of compassion and non-violence. It is based on the belief that all people have the potential for awakening, and that this awakening can lead to a more just and compassionate world.

Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation

by Lama Rod Owens

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Radical Dharma has its roots in the Buddhist tradition of engaged Buddhism, which emerged in the United States in the 1960s. Engaged Buddhists believe that it is not enough to simply meditate and cultivate inner peace; we must also work to create a more just and compassionate world. This belief has led engaged Buddhists to become involved in a wide range of social justice movements, including the civil rights movement, the anti-war movement, and the environmental movement.

Radical Dharma is a unique approach to social justice activism in that it emphasizes the importance of personal transformation. Radical Dharma practitioners believe that we cannot create a more just and compassionate world until we have first transformed ourselves. This transformation involves cultivating compassion, loving-kindness, and wisdom, and letting go of our attachments to ego, greed, and hatred.

One of the most important principles of Radical Dharma is the principle of non-violence. Radical Dharma practitioners believe that violence is never the answer, and that it only perpetuates suffering. Instead, they advocate for non-violent resistance, which involves using peaceful means to challenge injustice and oppression.

Radical Dharma also emphasizes the importance of love. Radical Dharma practitioners believe that love is the most powerful force in the world, and that it can transform even the most difficult situations. They advocate for a love that is unconditional, non-judgmental, and all-inclusive.

Radical Dharma has been used to address a wide range of social justice issues, including race, poverty, and environmental degradation. In the United States, Radical Dharma practitioners have been involved in the Black Lives Matter movement, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and the struggle for climate justice.

Radical Dharma is a powerful and transformative approach to social justice activism. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges of our world, and it provides a path to creating a more just and compassionate future.

Here are some ways to practice Radical Dharma in your own life:

• Cultivate compassion and loving-kindness towards all beings.
• Let go of your attachments to ego, greed, and hatred.
• Practice non-violent resistance in the face of injustice and oppression.
• Advocate for a love that is unconditional, non-judgmental, and all-inclusive.
• Get involved in social justice movements that are working to create a more just and compassionate world.

Radical Dharma is a lifelong journey, but it is one that is worth taking. By practicing Radical Dharma, we can help to create a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world for all.

Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation

by Lama Rod Owens

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	918 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	248 pages

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