The Shamanic Bones of Zen, with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

With Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

April 2, 2022

Date and Time Details: Saturday April 2nd, 3pm Pacific Time

Location: Online

Prices
  • Maximum $50.00 – sliding scale

Join Great Vow Zen Monastery and Heart of Wisdom Zen temple as we warmly welcome  Zenju Earthyln Manuel to speak about her new book The Shamanic Bones of Zen. This event will be held on Zoom and the Zoom link will be emailed to all those who register.

 

Here is a description of her new book taken from Zenju Earthyln Manuel’s website:

Conceived at the crossroads of Buddhism and indigenous earth-based practice, The Shamanic Bones of Zen explores the deep human traditions of transformation that are made possible by meditation, ceremony, ritual, dreams, and spiritual connection to one’s ancestry.

In The Shamanic Bones of Zen, celebrated author and Buddhist teacher Zenju Earthlyn Manuel undertakes a rich exploration of the connections between contemporary Zen practice and shamanic or indigenous spirituality. Drawing on her personal journey with the black church, with African, Caribbean, and Native American ceremonial practices, and with Nichiren and Zen Buddhism, she builds a compelling case for discovering and cultivating the shamanic or magical elements in Buddhism—many of which have been marginalized by colonialist and modernist forces in the religion.

 

Explore her website and other offerings here: Zenju’s Website

 

Please help us welcome this honored guest. We are so lucky to have her join us as a guest teacher!

About the Leader

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Osho Zenju Earthlyn Marselean Manuel, poet, author, ordained Zen priest, and medicine woman of the drum, was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the middle daughter of Lawrence Manuel Jr. and Alvesta Pierre Manuel, who both migrated from rural Louisiana. Zenju’s practice is influenced by Native American and African indigenous traditions. She participated in […]

Learn more about Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Categories : ,