Practicing Rehumanization as We Move into Uncertainty

Practicing Rehumanization as We Move into Uncertainty

This is a powerful practice that was shared with me by John Paul Lederach. John Paul is a sociologist and specialist in conflict transformation. He has served as a peacebuilder in Nepal, Somalia, Northern Ireland, Colombia, and Nicaragua around issues related to direct violence and systemic oppression. He has dedicated his life to exploring and implementing alternatives to dehumanization and violence through processes that rekindle empathy, respect, understanding, and mutual identification. He calls this practice rehumanization.

Halifax, Roshi Joan. “Practicing Rehumanization as We Move into Uncertainty.” Upaya.org (blog), September 27, 2020.

Originally published by the Upaya Zen Center.

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