In this profoundly intimate and direct conversation, viewers get to bear witness to the virtual fireside captured this August, in which these authors and teachers connect, discover and banter about where their work meets: vectors of race, bodies, and trauma and what it means to be in and looking through Black “bodies of culture” in these times.

This conversation captures the essence of Being Black: Zen and the Art of Fearlessness & Grace, the first book authored by Rev. angel Kyodo williams, which was published on this date 20 years ago.

LIVE Q&A

Following the screening of the Unscripted Fireside Chat, Rev. angel & Resmaa will engage a race-contextualized Q&A on what labor is necessary to center the liberation of Black peoples to accomplish freedom for all.

Friday, October 9

4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern

Rev. angel Kyodo williams joins Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas as one of the panelists on an online course on Dr. James Cone’s groundbreaking book Black Theology & Black Power.

From their website:

It has been more than fifty years since the publication of the Rev. Dr. James Cone’s groundbreaking book Black Theology & Black Power, yet the concerns and themes raised in this book continue to resonate today. Reflecting on his book, Dr. Cone wrote “I wanted to speak on behalf of the voiceless black masses in the name of Jesus whose gospel I believed had been greatly distorted by the preaching and theology of white churches.” Through this two-day course, the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas invites students and community members to reflect and study Black Theology & Black Power in light of where the country and church are today and its transforming implications for our faith and actions. Notes: Pass/fail. Cannot be taken for reading credit. Auditors are expected to attend all class meetings.

Join Rev. angel and some of the most inspirational leaders together to discuss the various ways in which they are “demonstrating” yoga, and share with you how they take their practice “off the mat.”

How they are using the tools of yoga and meditation as foundational practices to support their work in creating sustainable action, grassroots, and worldwide change.

This summit is an invitation to hear new conversations, ideas, experiences, which we hope will demonstrate the interconnectedness of us all – And as an invitation to turn toward the true meaning of yoga to build community. A call to care for others who are not yours and to be selfless for the sake of the common good. A movement toward collective wellbeing.

Rev. angel Kyodo williams will lead a meditation and discussion on “Radical Dharma: Why Your Liberation Is Bound Up With Mine” for the special Weekly Dharma Gathering at the Shambhala Meditation Center in New York.

From their website:

“Please join Rev. angel Kyodo williams for a special Weekly Dharma Gathering featuring meditation and a discussion on “Radical Dharma: Why Your Liberation Is Bound Up With Mine.” There is limited seating, so please register in advance to reserve your spot.

In the face of today’s political and social unrest, is it possible to create a wise, kind, and strong human society?  Her book, Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation, has ignited a long-overdue conversation on how the legacy of racial injustice and white supremacy plays out in society and prevents our collective awakening. Rev. angel Kyodo williams will speak about how the collective process of waking up is closely related to the truth of interdependence.

In recognition of her work, Rev. angel received the first Creating Enlightened Society Award from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, lineage holder and spiritual director of Shambhala.”

Wellspring is a gathering at the source of wellness. Set foot in Palm Springs’ legendary oasis and surround yourself with sights, sounds and experiences designed to inspire. Our world-class practices and workshops are hand-curated to move mind, body and soul. Workshops and panels will challenge you to think about wellness in a whole new way.

The intention around this event is to redefine wellness and explore how we can make ourselves and our world well (imagine wellness festival meets speaker series meets expo). The event is curating conversations with some of the leading voices and practitioners in wellness including Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Seane Corn, Marianne Williamson, Glennon Doyle Melton, Lauren Ash, Russell Brand and Nadio Bolz Weber among others. Beyond curating content, Wellspring is committed to including leaders/communities who are working at the intersection of wellness and social change.

Rev. angel will lead two meditation sessions and a speakeasy talk at Wanderlust Wellspring:

Meditation Sessions:
1. How to Sit in Every Body: Posture Practice Not Perfection & Why It Matters
2. Fearless Meditation: Practice of the Body, Breath and Mind for These Times

Speakeasy Talk:

The Freedom to Live, Love & Be Well

What is true freedom? A possession, entitlement or state? Can we cultivate it solely for ourselves or is it inextricably bound with the freedom of others? As our world gets smaller, nation more divided and access to wisdom greater, we are more confronted than ever with awareness of our freedom — and its limitations. Join Rev. angel Kyodo williams for an honest, radical — as in complete — interrogation of an individual and collective truth:  how, in the land of free, we still seem so bound. And how to up-level the freedom to do into the freedom to be.

 

From the Wanderlust Wellspring website:

“Wellspring is a first-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the world’s leading innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies. For 3 days, get away to Palm Springs and discover the ideas and practices that will make you, and the world, well. From invigorating workouts to hands-on treatments to inspirational, actionable workshops, Wellspring connects us to a common goal: fostering healthy individuals, a healthy society and a healthy planet.

For leaders in the wellness industry, Wellspring will be home to Well U, 3 days of interactive seminars and workshops designed to put you at the forefront of the latest trends in wellness. The onsite Wellspring Expo, one of the world’s largest wellness exhibitions, will connect fitness enthusiasts, influencers and innovators under one roof.”

Rev. angel’s Event Schedule:

In this 5-day deep retreat, Rev. angel Kyodo williams Sensei and guest teachers Jasmine Syedullah and Lama Rod Owens, co-authors of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love & Liberation, help us navigate grief, apathy, alienation, and burnout and engage in an intimate practice of bold, authentic, and inclusive conversation.

Full and partial scholarships available. Apply on Omega Institute’s website.

If you’re looking for information about the July 20-22, 2018 Radical Dharma CAMP, please find it here:
https://radicaldharma.org/camp/

Radical Dharma returns home to ATL. An evening public talk with this warm community is followed by a daylong training at the historic MLK Center on what Talking Race, Love & Liberation really means rooted in community. A not-to-be-missed launch of Rev. angel’s newest training based on material from the critically acclaimed book.