Pastoral counselor, teacher, writer and speaker.
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Black and Buddhist Summit
“You are some of the most generous teachers I’ve ever heard.”
“Thank you for your clarity and the truth you all speak from vulnerability.”
“As a white, male Dharma practitioner of forty years (in the Tibetan tradition) who is finally extricating himself from the delusion of race, I salute you beautiful, powerful warrior women of color. My life has been changed by knowing some of you. I fully believe Black women Dharma practitioners will be instrumental in dissolving the pernicious myth of White supremacy.”
Theology of Prince Project
“Prince was an intergenerational and international musical, fashion, and cinematic artist…Even though he sold more than 100 million records and won seven Grammy awards, little is known about the impact religion and spirituality had on his music and artistic expression. Yet, who has not had a ‘holy’ moment listening to one of Prince’s songs or attending one of his concerts?”
- Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde from introduction to the Journal
Sneak Peek of Ayo’s next book about Prince - Brittlepaper.com
Here is the longer video interview with SDI Executive Director Rev. SeiFu Anil Singh-Molares, and Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde. Ayo shares a bit about overcoming shyness, the roots of Engaged Buddhism, and why the offering and receiving of spiritual direction and companionship are so critical for our troubled and turbulent times.
