Joseph Rael

JOSEPH RAEL, whose Tiwa name is Tsluu-teh-koh-ay (Beautiful Painted Arrow), is a visionary healer and artist. He brings together in his person Southern Ute (through his Mother) and Picuris Pueblo (through his Father) traditions and is a citizen of the Southern Ute Tribe and the United States of America. He is the author of many books, including Sound: Native Teachings & Visionary Art ; House of Shattering Light: Life as an American Indian Mystic ; and Being & Vibration: Entering the New World ...See more

JOSEPH RAEL, whose Tiwa name is Tsluu-teh-koh-ay (Beautiful Painted Arrow), is a visionary healer and artist. He brings together in his person Southern Ute (through his Mother) and Picuris Pueblo (through his Father) traditions and is a citizen of the Southern Ute Tribe and the United States of America. He is the author of many books, including Sound: Native Teachings & Visionary Art ; House of Shattering Light: Life as an American Indian Mystic ; and Being & Vibration: Entering the New World . Joseph attended the Santa Fe Indian boarding school and is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, with a master's degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. He has worked for Housing and Urban Development, the All Indian Pueblo Council, and the Indian Health Service, using Native American traditions and holistic health care to help those suffering from addiction. In 1983 he had a formative vision of Sound Peace Chambers and has overseen the construction of over 65 chambers on four continents, which led to him being recognized by the United Nations for his work for world peace. See less