Radhanath Swami & Dr. Francis X. Clooney | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 122

Radhanath Swami (talk begins at 15:05) is one of the world’s most beloved and respected spiritual teachers. He spent his youth travelling the world, experiencing its rich cultures and diversity. As he wandered, he yearned to find meaning and purpose in his life. Since meeting his spiritual teacher in India 50 years ago, Radhanath Swami has been on a mission to share the beauty of Bhakti with the world. He is not only a guide but a community builder, activist, and a New York Times Bestselling author. Radhanath Swami’s message is as profound as it is simple: by cultivating a rich inner life of self-awareness and serving others with humility, we can become instruments of compassion and agents of sustainable change in the world. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Professor Clooney (talk begins at 1:20:04) is the Parkman Professor of Divinity and Professor of Comparative Theology at HDS. He taught at Boston College for 21 years before coming to Harvard in 2005. From 2010 to 2017, he was the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions here at Harvard, and was President of the Catholic Theological Society of America in 2022-23. Professor Clooney has been a scholar of Hinduism for 52 years, since he first lived in Nepal, 1973-1975. He has been a Roman Catholic priest for 47 years, and a member of the Society of Jesus for 57 years. He serves regularly in a Catholic parish on weekends. His memory, Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar: A Love Story, was published in 2024. Title of Session: Grace in an Age of Distraction Connect with Radhanath Swami: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/radhanathswami/WEBSITE: https://www.radhanathswami.com/ECOVILLAGE: https://www.ecovillage.org.in/BHAKTI CENTER: https://bhakticenter.org/VANI SCHOOL: https://www.vanischool.com/ Connect with Dr. Francis X. Clooney: WEBSITE: https://francisclooney.hsites.harvard.edu/#RadhanathSwami #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool  This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com  ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-...  This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life.