🗓️ Feb 4, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET
đź“ŤOnline and in-person
🗺️ 184 S. Candler St. Decatur, GA
Presented by Charis Books & More
A discussion with Lama Rod Owens, followed by Q&A and book signing.
Charis welcomes Rima Vesely-Flad in conversation with Lama Rod Owens in celebration of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, an exploration of the writings of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin through a Dharmic lens, revealing how two of America’s greatest literary voices reflect—and expand—Buddhism’s most timeless truths toward justice and liberation.
This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance.
In-person event guidelines:
– All attendees must wear a face mask during the event.
– We will begin seating people at 7:00 PM ET.
– This event will be live-streamed via Crowdcast.
As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event.
About the Conversation Partner
Lama Rod Owens is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. An international influencer with over 11 years of experience and a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School. A leading voice featured by various national and international news outlets. Author of The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger and co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation, his teachings center on freedom, self-expression, and radical self-care.
Lama Rod’s mission is showing you how to heal and free yourself. He activates the intersections of his identity to create a platform that’s natural, engaging, and inclusive. Learn more at lamarod.com.