Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2023
Version
Publisher PDF: the final published version of the article, with professional formatting and typesetting
Disciplines
Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Abstract
In recent years, Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde has emerged as a prominent figure in the Black, Buddhist, and queer communities. As I caught a glimpse of her amidst the excited crowds at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Toronto in 2018, a gathering of 10,000 delegates from 80 countries and nearly 200 religious, spiritual, and Indigenous traditions, her humble free spirit immediately captured my attention. Unpretentious, unaffected by the grandeur of the immense gathering, and unfazed by the power and prestige of the luminary figures assembled there, she flowed through the hallowed halls with confidence and grace. In an era of shameless self-promotion, to be simple, humble, and authentic is a distinction. In the Buddhist context, self-effacement is construed as a sign of respect for others and dedication to their well-being.
Digital USD Citation
Tsomo, Karma Lekshe, "Wisdom from the Center of the Heart: The Life and Work of Pamela Ayo Yetunde So Far" (2023). Theology and Religious Studies: Faculty Scholarship. 33.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/thrs-faculty/33