Spring Washam is a celebrated meditation and dharma teacher, dedicated to bringing mindfulness and Buddhist principles to diverse communities. As a pioneer in blending indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom, she offers a unique approach to personal growth. Her teachings emphasize finding inner strength, courage, and wisdom in any life circumstance. Through her worldwide workshops, classes, and retreats, she inspires and guides others on their spiritual journeys.
Deep and honest reflections on the Buddha's teachings by one of the most powerful mindfulness teachers today. With stories from south central LA to the jungles of Peru, Spring Washam shares stories from her life, family and community along with soulful stories of compassion in action from all over the world.
Find wisdom, courage and strength in challenging times from one of America's greatest ancestors: Harriet Tubman. Spring Washam is an important and eloquent voice in the Buddhist community. Her new book explores Harriet Tubman's life, spiritual message and legacy, calling forth her spirit so that you can honour and embody her incredible strength and unwavering courage. Each chapter will examine a different facet of Harriet's life and how it can be applied to our world. You will learn how to meet challenges with an open heart and find the courage and wisdom to face the unknown. Understanding how to deepen our roots of resilience is a necessary practice in these uncertain times. We are in the midst of a revolution for equality - a movement of the heart - and Harriet's unstoppable spirit in the fight against racism, sexism and white supremacy is needed more than ever. Whether we need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for ourselves, or on developing skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in the larger world, the dharma teachings and mindfulness practice in this book can support us as we respond to this unprecedented time.