The Outer and Inner Alchemy of Reconciliation between Masculine and Feminine

Hohm Press

510 pages

7 x 10

978-1-963433-16-6

Inspired by principles of Truth and Reconciliation, the Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI) program has delivered innovative trainings for over 30 years to tens of thousands of people on six continents. Endorsed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, GERI provides a rare forum for revolutionary transformation of injustice relating to gender and sexuality, and establishing beloved community.

The GERI process begins with the “outer” alchemy of reconciliation in community—transforming and rebalancing masculine/feminine dynamics in groups and communities. The polarity of feminine/masculine is but one manifestation of a more general principle of cosmic complementarity, expressed indifferent ways across the traditions: solar/lunar archetypes, anima/animus (Jung), yin/yang (Taoism), form/emptiness (Buddhism), and so on. Each polarity represents a spectrum, and the union of the respective dualities opens an intimate hidden pathway of “inner” alchemy that leads to profound spiritual realization. This remarkably transformative path can be found in all major spiritual traditions.

Every human being has a legitimate voice in the gender conversation. To honor this, GERI has developed its signature program for healing between women and men, as well as specialized programs focusing on gender-diverse communities, racial intersections, and an integrative program uniting all the above. Everyone wins from dismantling a catastrophic system that harms everyone.

Featuring inspiring real-life breakthroughs, plus key contributions from twelve luminaries, this book heralds a new civilization of harmony and beloved community in human societies everywhere.

REVIEWS

Young and old, working for justice must rank as our highest priority. %e brave accounts in this volume across many divides are inspiring, demonstrating that we can successfully step up and show up to do this courageous work, and reclaim our humanity. We must continually make this work accessible, to reach every neighbourhood. It is that urgent.
— Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly, Parliament of South Africa

A deep and powerful exploration of gender opposition, gender injustice, and the pathway through this su$ering to a vision and life as one human family.
— Rev. Joan Jiko Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM

Magni&cent heartfelt healing work that is leading us toward the love we long for. It gifts us a map of deep positive transformation we can use in these troubled and divisive times.
— Jack Kornfield, Founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, author of A Path With Heart