Richard Torres

Male

Salem, OR

United States

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About Me:

36 year old Puerto Rican, born in 'The Bronx' and raised in Peekskill, NY.
Always interested in the root ways-and interested in gathering with others seeking to reinvigorate 'these ways'. Ordained in the Zen Buddhist tradition after years of martial arts study and meditation, but still felt something was missing. While living in Colorado and Oregon I met some brothers and sisters from AIM and was honored to be invited into their ceremonies. Ceremonies that reminded me of how I was raised and what I'd been missing. Visited Miguel Soboakokoromo and began to learn the ways of the Beike. I am a musician, Writer, Salsero, who loves the sound of crickets... and a Chaplain at Oregon State Penitentiary where I serve and continue to learn that 'these ways' can set you free.

Occupation:

Chaplain-Oregon State Penitentiary

Education:

BA-Philosophy, State University of New York.
M.Div.- Religious studies and Pastoral counseling.
M.Div. Thesis "Karma and the Myth of White Supremacy"
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Publications:

Northwest Dharma Association Mar/Apr Issue

Affiliation:

Caney Spiritual Circle, White Plum Sangha

Link:

http://news.nwdharma.org/MarAprIssue/TheAb-OriginalHeart.php

Another link:

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=xSbEyA-26z4&feature=channel_page

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