In the face of systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence, what can Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) do internally with their Anger and rage? For many people, Anger is often thought of as a root cause for suffering and lasting, negative repercussions.
Here he offers personal insights, stories, as well as Buddhist teachings and meditations for tapping into anger\'s liberating potential..
What is needed, says Owens, is a relationship to the heartbreak of Anger that is embodied, nondestructive, and deeply healing for all.
But when recognized and used mindfully, it can be a positive source of vitality, courage, and dedication as well as a powerful mobilizing factor in our solidarity and commitment to enacting social change.
When denied or repressed, unconscious Anger can have a negative impact with destructive consequences.
For Owens, the coauthor of Radical Dharma , Anger is one of the most important aspects of his personal identity as a Buddhist, social activist, Black American, and gay man.
Social activist and Kagyu Lama Rod Owens offers a different understanding.
In American culture at large, anger--particularly among people of color--is delegitimized and demonized, and can even be dangerous.
In the face of systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence, what can Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) do internally with their Anger and rage? For many people, Anger is often thought of as a root cause for suffering and lasting, negative repercussions
