Mahalo: Visual Koans for the Pathless Journey

Rashani's visual koans are superb. This interweaving of memoir and art is deeply moving. Sixty-four beautiful collages are interwoven here with poetry and prose by a truly gifted artist.“This weave of wisdom and beauty is a spiritual banquet! Savor each page slowly and fully, and return again and again.” –Tara Brach, Ph.D. author of Radical Acceptance “In her signature way of working with words, collage, stories and pure awareness, Rashani Réa offers us a set of seamless vistas that exquisitely reveal the interpenetration of timelessness, nature, luminosity and words. Mahalo is a literary and visual composition that takes us on a contemplative journey into the heartlands of the mystic masters. The gentleness and love with which Rashani reveals pure presence is unique and irresistible. I recommend that you savor her deep vision whenever you can.” –Peter Fenner, Ph.D. author of Radiant Mind and Natural Awakening.

A prolific artist and social activist since childhood, Rashani has spent the past 22 years stewarding land and co-creating two sanctuaries on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Known internationally for her unique greeting cards, she incorporates into her collages words from many inspired poets, mystics, mentors, teachers, song writers and friends. She has recorded 15 albums in celebration of the diversity of world wisdom and sings in several languages. Rashani has published more than ten books and offers individual and group retreats throughout the year at her sanctuary/home. Other books by Rashani include Beyond Brokenness, The Unfurling of an Artist, Moonlight on a Night Moth’s Wing/A Fusion of Image and Word, Shimmering Birthless and Welcome to the Feast. For further information, visit www.rashani.com