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Dharma, Karma and Stories That Shape Us - JLF Colorado: International Literature Festival

From the epic world of the Ramayana to the crossroads of life in America today, the intertwined ideas of dharma and karma, peace and violence have guided choices, actions, and consequences. Renowned scholar Philip Lutgendorf explores how epic stories and devotional traditions illuminate timeless questions of duty, destiny, and free will. In conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy, he reflects on how these ancient currents continue to shape our moral imagination and resonate in the dilemmas of the present. Philip Lutgendorf in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy.

Venue: Canyon Theater

All are invited to JLF Colorado - an annual international literature festival of books, ideas, stories and camaraderie - September 13-14 at Boulder Public Library.

Date:
Sunday, Sep 14 2025
Time:
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Location:
Main Library

Audience:
  Ages 12 to 18     Ages 18+  
Categories:
  Author Talk  

JLF Colorado is a proud sister festival of the world-renowned Jaipur Literature Festival. JLF Colorado is produced by Teamwork Arts and has been hosted each September in Boulder, Colorado since 2014. We bring together inspiring authors and thought leaders from across the state and around the world. 

JLF Colorado is free and open to all. Come for the morning music, stay for engaging conversations—and feel free to attend one session or many. Register for the festival today to secure your spot and receive updates about authors, program sessions, and volunteer opportunities.

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