Not that a Black, mixed-raced woman Zen priest is ordinary to begin with, but Rev. angel Kyodo williams defies and transcends any title, descriptor or category you can imagine. Freed from ordinary ways of naming, she captures imaginations, expands visions, and gets straight to the heart of the work of liberation.
Once called “the most intriguing African-American Buddhist” by Library Journal, and “one of our wisest voices on social evolution” by Krista Tippett, Rev. angel Kyodo williams Sensei, is an author, maverick spiritual teacher, master trainer and founder of Center for Transformative Change.
RADICAL DHARMA: Talking Race, Love and Liberation – “the book for right now” is igniting conversations to radically transform how race is navigated in dharma, yoga, activist, faith communities and more. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that this book shifted the tide of what liberation means worldwide. Transform race in your life now.
BEING BLACK: Zen and the Art of Living With Fearlessness & Grace – The book that changed everything for so many reached its 20th year anniversary in 2020, Rev. angel’s first critically-acclaimed book was called “a classic” by Buddhist pioneer Jack Kornfield and “an act of love” by iconic writer Alice Walker. Find out why.
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being transformation 2023 – Rev. angel Kyodo Williams’s potent, powerful and proven be.ing transformation retreat takes place for the sixth year at Hui Ho’olana, the “Heart Chakra” of Molokai, HI. 2023 Dates to be announced soon. Join mailing list to be notified.
🧘🏽♀️ half/day SIT - 1st half | September 2026
half/day SIT - September 2026
Monthly virtual meditation gathering in collective, featuring a public talk by Rev. angel Kyodo williams.
Make time and space for your liberation.
4 Hours. Virtual.
Morning SIT
6am-10am Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Registration Opens Soon: https://revan.gl/sitsound
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27 Days of Change - Summer 2026
Change is happening. How you meet it is up to you.
Imagine a life focused on what you truly desire, not what you want to escape. It's time to build new patterns and embrace new ways of being. Designed by a
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Radical Dharma: Camp 2026 @ Omega Institute
Explore the Radical Dharma approach to confronting patriarchy, white supremacy, and systemic oppression with Rev. angel Kyodo williams Roshi.
Designed for those already engaged in justice and equity work, Radical Dharma Camp offers an immersive experience to examine how suffering and
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Presence Pivot: A New Way of Power for Men
Do you want to anchor your leadership in presence without loss of power, masculinity, and swagger?
Join this FIRST EVER in-person Centering experience for men, led by Rev. angel with nic aquino-roithmayr.
Presence Pivot: A New Way of Power for Men
4-day workshop
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