Bridging the Inner Life of Personal Transformation with Social Liberation
Another collection of inspired and inspiring collages by Rashani V. Réa. This time, interwoven with powerful, awakening words by the Radical Dharma teacher, Rev. angel Kyodo williams! The combination of these two Sagittarian activists and devotees of inner transformation and social liberation is remarkable. You must see for yourself!
Just as there is no personal liberation without collective liberation, there is no collective transformation independent of our own dedication to discovering our innate bravery and humanity. "Bridging the Inner Life of Personal Transformation with Social Liberation" is an encouragement to challenge ourselves and our world to address the sufferings that cause us to live less authentic, healthy and happy lives. In a time when the world seems consumed by long standing conflicts and unacknowledged grievances, Rashani’s collages are a visual invitation to contemplate and take to heart Rev. angel Kyodo’s wisdom to be genuine and fearless in the face of ignorance that separates us all.
–Justin F. Miles, author, contemplative teacher/facilitator at Afrikalpa
What happens when an artist of Rashani’s brilliance illuminates the prophetic words of a dharma teacher who is shaking and lifting the world as Rev angel is? Transformation. Liberation. The release of a love force we need now more urgently than ever.
–Mirabai Starr, author of "Caravan of No Despair" and "Wild Mercy"
What an honor (and a challenge) to put words to the magic alchemy which flows throughout these pages. And, what a ripe time for this book! I have been actively advancing social and racial justice for more than twenty years, and long- noted the relative absence of spirituality in that space. Relatedly, there seems to be an emphasis in modern spirituality on individuality—a discrete focus on relieving personal suffering without larger attunement, or commitment to the reduction of the suffering of our kin, as though they are not inextricably linked. We need a bridge so that we might all become conscious accomplices, and Rashani’s images—together with the words of angel Kyodo williams—offer us the architectural rendering from which we can begin building. Transformative inclusion requires us moving beyond what is, into the creation of what might be. It requires collective reimagining and centering the rich diverse voices of those historically excluded. This exquisite book is an invitation to more deeply connect with self, others, the earth, and beyond, so that we can welcome our personal and collective liberation into being.
–Bex Reno, PhD, MSW, racial justice researcher & spiritual therapist
Another collection of inspired and inspiring collages by Rashani V. Réa. This time, interwoven with powerful, awakening words by the Radical Dharma teacher, Rev. angel Kyodo williams! The combination of these two Sagittarian activists and devotees of inner transformation and social liberation is remarkable. You must see for yourself!
Just as there is no personal liberation without collective liberation, there is no collective transformation independent of our own dedication to discovering our innate bravery and humanity. "Bridging the Inner Life of Personal Transformation with Social Liberation" is an encouragement to challenge ourselves and our world to address the sufferings that cause us to live less authentic, healthy and happy lives. In a time when the world seems consumed by long standing conflicts and unacknowledged grievances, Rashani’s collages are a visual invitation to contemplate and take to heart Rev. angel Kyodo’s wisdom to be genuine and fearless in the face of ignorance that separates us all.
–Justin F. Miles, author, contemplative teacher/facilitator at Afrikalpa
What happens when an artist of Rashani’s brilliance illuminates the prophetic words of a dharma teacher who is shaking and lifting the world as Rev angel is? Transformation. Liberation. The release of a love force we need now more urgently than ever.
–Mirabai Starr, author of "Caravan of No Despair" and "Wild Mercy"
What an honor (and a challenge) to put words to the magic alchemy which flows throughout these pages. And, what a ripe time for this book! I have been actively advancing social and racial justice for more than twenty years, and long- noted the relative absence of spirituality in that space. Relatedly, there seems to be an emphasis in modern spirituality on individuality—a discrete focus on relieving personal suffering without larger attunement, or commitment to the reduction of the suffering of our kin, as though they are not inextricably linked. We need a bridge so that we might all become conscious accomplices, and Rashani’s images—together with the words of angel Kyodo williams—offer us the architectural rendering from which we can begin building. Transformative inclusion requires us moving beyond what is, into the creation of what might be. It requires collective reimagining and centering the rich diverse voices of those historically excluded. This exquisite book is an invitation to more deeply connect with self, others, the earth, and beyond, so that we can welcome our personal and collective liberation into being.
–Bex Reno, PhD, MSW, racial justice researcher & spiritual therapist
Another collection of inspired and inspiring collages by Rashani V. Réa. This time, interwoven with powerful, awakening words by the Radical Dharma teacher, Rev. angel Kyodo williams! The combination of these two Sagittarian activists and devotees of inner transformation and social liberation is remarkable. You must see for yourself!
Just as there is no personal liberation without collective liberation, there is no collective transformation independent of our own dedication to discovering our innate bravery and humanity. "Bridging the Inner Life of Personal Transformation with Social Liberation" is an encouragement to challenge ourselves and our world to address the sufferings that cause us to live less authentic, healthy and happy lives. In a time when the world seems consumed by long standing conflicts and unacknowledged grievances, Rashani’s collages are a visual invitation to contemplate and take to heart Rev. angel Kyodo’s wisdom to be genuine and fearless in the face of ignorance that separates us all.
–Justin F. Miles, author, contemplative teacher/facilitator at Afrikalpa
What happens when an artist of Rashani’s brilliance illuminates the prophetic words of a dharma teacher who is shaking and lifting the world as Rev angel is? Transformation. Liberation. The release of a love force we need now more urgently than ever.
–Mirabai Starr, author of "Caravan of No Despair" and "Wild Mercy"
What an honor (and a challenge) to put words to the magic alchemy which flows throughout these pages. And, what a ripe time for this book! I have been actively advancing social and racial justice for more than twenty years, and long- noted the relative absence of spirituality in that space. Relatedly, there seems to be an emphasis in modern spirituality on individuality—a discrete focus on relieving personal suffering without larger attunement, or commitment to the reduction of the suffering of our kin, as though they are not inextricably linked. We need a bridge so that we might all become conscious accomplices, and Rashani’s images—together with the words of angel Kyodo williams—offer us the architectural rendering from which we can begin building. Transformative inclusion requires us moving beyond what is, into the creation of what might be. It requires collective reimagining and centering the rich diverse voices of those historically excluded. This exquisite book is an invitation to more deeply connect with self, others, the earth, and beyond, so that we can welcome our personal and collective liberation into being.
–Bex Reno, PhD, MSW, racial justice researcher & spiritual therapist