Sound: Native Teachings & Visionary Art
One of the great living visionaries in the Native American tradition presents the most substantial book yet of his teachings, illustrated with 60 of his colorful visionary artworks and links to scores of his voice recordings online. In this collection of his most basic and profound teachings, Joseph Rael writes about sound as the basis for all that is, and shows us how to use sound to remake ourselves and our world.
ISBN 978-1-937462-03-1
Most of us who know Joseph Rael and have studied with him will agree that Sound is his masterpiece.
If you have tried to buy Sound but have found it unavailable, you will be happy to learn of this new edition of Joseph’s profound teachings, illuminated with more than sixty of his original paintings.
“The book (Sound) is beautiful with so many glorious images of Joseph’s art works. It is packed with wisdom and profound teachings. It is really hard to describe the impact upon first reading it.”
~JANE INNMON Sweet Beautiful Waters Sound Chamber
“To approach Joseph Rael’s Sound is to enter the cosmos: multidimensional, ever-expanding, mind-blowing. Through it all, a river of peace and holy vibration connects the reader to Joseph’s metaphorical, experiential universe There is a longing on his part for all of us to become conscious, loving human beings, open to the presence of the Divine.”
~ TOM BISSINGER Birdsong Sound Chamber
About the author
Joseph Rael, whose name, Tslew-teh-koyeh, given to him as a child at Picuris Pueblo, means Beautiful Painted Arrow is widely regarded as one of the great Native American holy men of our time. In 1983 Joseph had the vision to build a Sound Peace chamber, a kiva-like structure where people of all races might gather to chant and sing for world peace. At present, Sound Peace chambers have been built around the globe.
For over 25 years Joseph Rael has led spiritual dances in the Native American mode, workshops, and mystery schools all over the world. He is the author of a number of books, including Being and Vibration, Beautiful Painted Arrow, Way of Inspiration, Ceremonies of the Living Spirit, and House of Shattering Light. His portal art paintings have been displayed in galleries in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and San Francisco.
As a Native American elder Joseph Rael has spoken before the United Nations and addressed a conference of military officers at the Pentagon on the role of the warrior in the modern world. His website is Joseph Rael.