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Oct 2023
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Longing for Freedom: A conversation with...

TARA BRACH
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Longing for Freedom: A conversation with Tara Brach and Lama Rod Owens - In his recent book, The New Saints, Lama Rod Owens offers teachings and practices that awaken our longing for freedom, and help us realize the truth of who we are.

This week, I sat down with Lama Rod to talk about how an authentic path of liberation must include the often unexamined layers of our personal and societal existence.

Pre-order the book: The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors

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