35: Charlesly Joseph on Engaged Buddhism, Racial Justice, and Practical Applications of Meditation in Times of Suffering

Noble Mind

In this episode, Dr. Charlesly Joseph joins Kate and Alex to discuss his spiritual journey from growing up Episcopalian to embracing the dharma and finding his way to back to church and sangha in a time of personal difficulty. He explores the parallels between Buddhism and Christianity and reflects on the power of engaged Buddhism to address racial injustice. He also shares how being a physician informs his meditation practice and how he thinks about sickness, old age and death.

Charlesly Joseph, MD is a father, husband and physician (among multiple intersectional identities) practicing in Albuquerque NM. He is interested in engaged Buddhism and making connections between the dharma and his Episcopalian roots.

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