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Is dharma political? Is voting a spiritual practice?
Join Ethan Nichtern and Reggie Hubbard for a lively conversation exploring what it means to bring civic engagement into the spiritual path.
About the Speakers
Reggie Hubbard is the founder/Chief Serving Officer of Active Peace LLC. He has done many things, but is most proud of being a caring human, a stroke survivor, teacher/wisdom steward, strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, well-being and justice for all. Through Active Peace, he teaches all walks of life through wisdom, movement, meditation and sound, ways to cultivate well-being as a foundation rather than an afterthought.
Reggie's life work sits at the intersection of building community, bringing more peace and balance to activists; guiding the wellness community toward being more engaged, concerned citizens; enhancing the well-being of all walks of life; and, shifting the world toward more justice for all. He offers a unique perspective rooted in authentic sharing of his lived experiences in politics/organizing/activism and deep spiritual practice through health and life adversity.
Reggie has taught political candidates, elected officials, staff, major labor unions, leading activist non-profits as well as at yoga festivals, yoga studios and wellness institutions. He is a featured speaker/thought leader on political strategy, new consciousness, wellbeing, social justice, and civic engagement for leading publications, podcasts and platforms including: Essence, Kripalu, Mind and Life Institute, Omega Institute, SoundsTrue, Upaya Zen Center, the Wellbeing Project, Yoga Journal and Yoga Magazine. Reggie has a BA in Philosophy from Yale University, an MBA in Strategy and Innovation from the Vlerick School of Management and is on the board of Netroots Nation and the Global Compassion Coalition.
Ethan Nichtern is a Buddhist teacher and author of several acclaimed books— including The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path and Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds. He is also the creator of The Road Home podcast launched in 2018. Since 2002, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops around New York City and North America and Europe. Ethan is the lead teacher and creator of A Mindful World’s Yearlong and Advanced Buddhist Studies programs.