Obatala

What is the secret of African joy? From Bahia to New Orleans to London Black people are the very embodiment of happiness! Our songs our dances and our vibrant cultures light up the African diaspora with joy. The Yoruba say mbari-mbayo! It means You see me and rejoice! According to Yoruba tradition Obatala is the Orisa closely associated with happiness. He is praised as the father of laughter. Through his example we discover happiness as a path of inner peace. In Obatala: Four Paths to Equanimity you will learn four ways that Obatala shows the way to inner peace. The book includes a series of sacred text self-exploration exercises and activities designed to increase your personal connection to the magnificent energy of Obatala the Great Orisa.