The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground

by Spring Washam

New in Within these visionary pages, meditation and dharma teacher Spring Washam meets the spirit of one of America's greatest ancestors, Harriet Tubman.

"Wow! An extraordinary and inspiring story, one of power and heart. Read this and Harriet will touch your spirit and change you for the good."
— Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book—now available in paperback—gives us support and inspiration to deepen our roots of resilience and become powerful conductors of love and truth in our own lives.

We are in the midst of another civil rights revolution and a movement of the heart is underway. Each chapter of this book examines a different facet of Harriet's prophetic life with teachings on how her lessons can be applied to what is happening in our world today. 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 inspiring story of Harriet Tubman can support us as we respond to this unprecedented time. We can learn how to remain fearless in the face of hatred and confusion. And through Harriet Tubman's guidance, we will learn how to meet the challenges of this moment with a compassionate heart.

Spring's previous works have been praised by Publishers Weekly as "bring[ing] considerable gifts for conveying her vision of personal change and offer[ing] vivid, inspiring testimony to the power of Buddhism." And now, she inspires a new generation of activists to carry her message and her work forward.

Genres: History, Spirituality

184 pages, Paperback

Published January 23, 2024

About the author

Spring Washam is a well-known meditation and dharma teacher based in Oakland, California. She is a founding member and core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center located in downtown Oakland. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. She is the author of, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any Moment. She was trained by Jack Kornfield and has studied numerous meditation practices and Buddhist philosophy since 1997. She is a member of the Sprit Rock Teachers Council. In addition to being a teacher she is also a healer, facilitator, spiritual activist and writer. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness based healing practices into diverse communities. She has studied indigenous healing practices and shamanic practices for over a decade. She has practiced and studied under some of the most preeminent meditation masters in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism. She currently travels and teaches workshops, classes and retreats worldwide.

Reviews

[Rafael Díaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really wrestled with some of my own discomfort of doubt and skepticism throughout reading this and still struggle with some of its messages and takeaways, particularly around antiviolence which seems especially incongruent given Harriet’s work. But I know that Spring is well aware of how wildass this book must seem to most people. Im sure she knows better than anyone. And all said, I’m literally going out right to the library right now to get a Harriet biography so I can join a book club discussion later this month. I feel as if I’ve been receiving signs myself, and would jump at the chance to deepen any work with Harriet and the spirit underground. Complicated and messy stuff, but if the task was to move me forward in my spiritual/political liberation work, then job well done

[Angela B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Reason enough to read this book, no matter how you feel about the author’s ability to channel Harriet Tubman’s indomitable spirit. Perfect read for exactly where we are in the history of the United States.

[Naadiya Hutchinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is filled with so much amazingness! Truly brought me a deeper understanding of Harriet Tubman in a way that is very spiritually grounded. I feel like some of the concepts could have been supported with some activities or meditations to better land how the wisdom can land into our hearts and bodies.

[William Conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remarkable. Inspiring. Life changing. A book I would hope that everyone reads.

Words are inadequate to describe how this book and Ms. Tubman have affected me. At this critical time in American history it has renewed in me not just hope but expectation that we as inhabitants of Mother Earth will save humanity and thus our universal future.

PLEASE read this book.