Rami Shapiro

Accidental Grace: Poetry, Prayers, and Psalms Rami Shapiro

Commendation Quotes: "Accidental Grace" reveals the Essential Rami! Rami is at his freshest in this book. The soul of this Zen Rabbi poet soars as he interprets psalms, and shares his poems and parable of Job. Rami s creative fidelity to the Source is expressed in ways which infuse joy and enlightenment into the reader s experiences of life. Find your essential self in this "Accidental Grace." Sr. Rosemarie Greco, DW, Wisdom House Retreat Center, Litchfield, CT. Rami Shapiro is one of the best Jewish spiritual writers. His language is rich and uplifting without being saccharine or fluffy. Lush. Profound. Lawrence Kushner is the Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco and author of "Kabbalah: A Love Story" Zen Rabbi Rami is a true Holy Rascal. His poetry inspires and enlightens with ease and grace, providing food for the soul of all people, religious or not. I love this wise and beautiful book. Joan Borysenko, Ph. D., New York Times bestselling author When one meets a True Seeker, one s heart skips a beat" like it did when we were teenagers in love for the first time. When I read these poems, my heart flutters, seeing the footprints that my Beloved has left for me to follow. Krishna Das But am I a poet? asks Zen rabbi Rami Shapiro in the introduction to this collection of psalms, poems and prayers. Grounded in his native Jewish liturgy, wrestling with the eternal religion-transcending truths of what it means to be a human being, the answer to his question can only be a resounding yes. I look forward to using his words in the context of progressive Christian worship. Rev. Dr. Polly Moore, Editor of "The Liturgy Project," progressivechristianity.org" Contributor Bio:  Shapiro, Rami Rami Shapiro, a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions and a noted theologian, is a popular speaker on the topics of religion, theology and spirituality. He is author of the award-winning The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice; Recovery The Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice and Hasidic Tales: Annotated and Explained; among other books. Rami Shapiro is available to speak on the following topics: Writing The Sacred Art: Beyond the Page to Spiritual PracticeStop Playing God: 12 Steps as Spiritual PracticeBiblical Wisdom for Post-biblical Times: An Exploration of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and JobThe Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Cultivating Compassion in Daily LifeHasidic Wisdom: An Exploration of Hasidic Storytelling, Theology and Contemplative PracticeSaints and Sages: Biblical Prophets, Ancient Rabbis and the Building of a Just WorldClick here to contact the author.