Veronza Bowers Jr.
Veronza Bowers Jr.
is an inmate at the Federal Correctional Facility in Atlanta, Georgia. He is
a former member of the Black Panther Party incarcerated in federal prison for
over 37 years making him one of the longest-held political prisoners in the US.
In addition to studying and practicing meditation and the ancient healing arts of China and Japan, Veronza Bowers Jr. is an accomplished musician and composer of original pieces for the shakuhachi (five hole bamboo flute).
In addition to studying and practicing meditation and the ancient healing arts of China and Japan, Veronza Bowers Jr. is an accomplished musician and composer of original pieces for the shakuhachi (five hole bamboo flute).
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Who Needs Prisons, and Who do the Prisons Need? (Interview with Veronza Bowers Jr.)
Publisher: The New SettlerYear: 2003Volume Number: Mid-May/June Issue 136Format: TranscriptCollection: Veronza Bowers Jr.
Written transcript of phone interview conducted by Eda Levenson, recorded on September 11, 2002. Broadcast on KZYX/Z in Philo, CA on 12/29/2002.
Shakuhachi Orthodoxy and Heresy and Meditation Healing with Shakuhachi
Publisher: Kyoto JournalYear: 1996Volume Number: No. 32Format: ArticleCollection: Veronza Bowers Jr.
A history of the Shakuhachi, a five hole bamboo flute played in Japan since the 7th century but originating in Egypt. Levenson talks about the cultural significance of the instrument and introduces readers to Veronza Bowers. Second article describes in words and pictures, aspects of the spiritual practice developed by Veronza and his Rastafarian Meditation Group at FCC Coleman.
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