Now one of only three black women Zen “Senseis” or teachers, she applies wisdom teaching to social issues and is a leading voice for Transformative Social Change. In recognition of her work, angel Sensei received the first Creating Enlightened Society Award from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
Both fierce and grounded, she is known for her willingness to both sit with and speak uncomfortable truths. angel notes, “Love and Justice are not two. Without inner change, there can be no outer change. Without collective change, no change matters.” Whether in writing, teaching, or speaking, her voice is unique.
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the past month was full of transitions that were, for me — ever the introvert that happens to speak publicly — unspeakable thus far. still, I’m grateful for every person who takes the time to read these words, scan the stories, and hopefully benefit from a share or two of what moves me. I’m grateful for a platform to say directly, simply: thank you.
Year One – Keynote address, YWCA Madison 2020 Equity Conference [excerpt]
“By centering Blackness, by centering our understanding of how we have been torn apart, we begin the project of coming back in relationship with each other, in relationship with ourselves and ultimately coming back to love”
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