About this episode
Ethan is joined by old friend and teacher Adriana DiFazio for a wide ranging discussion of the limitations of a Western Buddhism that focuses on individualism, individual liberation, and "secular" practice. They discuss how to create a Dharma that is more focused on intersectionality and systems, along with a truly spiritual approach. Enjoy! Adriana DiFazio is a Buddhist meditation teacher, scholar, chaplain, and parent whose work explores the intersections of Buddhism, critical theory, and social change. Her teaching emphasizes the dharma as a collective and liberatory practice, grounded in both personal and systemic transformation. She holds an M.Div. in Buddhism from Union Theological Seminary, where she focused on Engaged Buddhist ethics and Marxism. Adriana teaches meditation and Buddhist studies through her online newsletter and community, Radical Change ( adrianadifazio.substack.com ). Her website is www.adrianadifazio.com Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Additional links and show notes are available there . Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations , extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and a guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed a mindful take on intuition , and Ethan also offered instruction in the RAIN method for working with emotions with self-compassion . These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods ( Apple , Ethan's Website , etc). Subscribe now You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods ( Apple , Ethan's Website , etc). Find out about the 2026 Yearlong Buddhist Studies program at this link ! Check out about upcoming live events like a live talk with Ethan and Dan Harris December 10, a New Year's Eve Intention-Setting Workshop, and a live talk with Ethan and Roshi Joan Halifax January 6th! A new free video course on a classic Buddhist contemplation called The Five Remembrances is available at this link . Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon . Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence , are also available for download at Dharma Moon .