Embracing Spiritual Liberation & Joy
Evening Talk with Lama Rod Owens
in London, UK
Â
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 6-9pm UK Time
In-Person Only
Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of embodied practice devoted to mindfulness as a radical force for spiritual liberation and joy.Â
Drawing inspiration from our beloved community of Free Radicals, our monthly online gathering, practitioners of all backgrounds and levels of meditation experience are warmly invited to deepen their relationship with the werk of mindfulness — as a timeless capacity for freedom and healing.
Shame, fear, pleasure, grief, eroticism, and joy are all part of the human experience in our journey to heal and get free in the midst of polycrises. They become the medicine that shows us what needs presence and care, and the inspiration to keep going.
This in-person evening is a special offering in collaboration with our friends at Queer Circle. Collectively, we will root in the living transmission of Lama Rod's teachings in London this autumn.Â
We will turn toward presence, community, and the body as sites of refuge and resistance — weaving practice, inquiry, and rest into the unfolding evening.
FAQs:
When is the event?
6th October 2026, 6pm - 9pm UK Time
Where is the event?
Queercircle, North Greenwich in London
Building 4, 3 Barton Yard, Soames Walk, Design District, SE10 0BN
Is there a refund policy?
Refunds are available until September 29th less a 20% admin fee. After that date, we are not able to issue refunds.
Is there financial assistance?
This event is offered by donation with a minimum of ÂŁ5. If that amount is not accessible, reach out to [email protected]
What does the registration fee support?
Registration fees support Lama Rod and his team for the extensive labor, seen and unseen, and spiritual devotion that allows his work to remain accessible and sustainable. These resources help cover ongoing operational costs, such as the online platforms and services that are used to offer digital programs, team compensation, and the legal and accounting requirements of the United States, as well as physical spaces, materials, and nourishment for events when applicable.
As Lama Rod writes in The New Saints, he seeks to make the tradition of the Buddha relevant to our experiences in the present moment. This means inviting offerings and exchanges that honor the material needs of his energetic presence and livelihood — not in a conditional nor transactional way, but reflecting a tradition of reciprocity and universal balance similar to how you might leave food upon an altar for an ancestor. Giving and receiving are practices that embody the ethic of care that grounds Lama Rod’s work.
Therefore, your registration fees are one of the ways that Lama Rod is sustained so that he can continue his free and by-donation offerings such as Free Radicals, Medicine Buddha, and partnerships with organizations and schools to support their efforts. These offerings reflect our team’s commitment that no one be excluded from the teachings based upon their financial means. Those who register at the Pay-It-Forward price further increase accessibility by making financial assistance possible for those who need scholarships. Barter offerings and work exchanges are also welcome in some instances. Lama Rod believes that we can be well resourced while practicing an anti-capitalist ethic and is deeply grateful to be in a reciprocal relationship with you.
Other Questions?
For any other questions about this offering, please contact [email protected].Â
About the Teacher
Lama Rod Owens is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen — an internationally respected teacher, author, and lineage holder with a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School. His teachings sit at the intersection of social change, identity, and spiritual practice, and centre freedom, radical self-care, and the full expression of who we are.
He is the author of The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors and Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger, and co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation.
Applauded for his ability to hold weighty truths with warmth and lightness, Lama Rod has been featured by CNN, BBC, NPR, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and more.
