Shaha Mfundishi Maasi Medical Fundraiser
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Martial arts and meditation legend and Grandmaster Shaha Mfundishi Maasi has led a long life of commitment and service to his community and the world for decades.
Elder and Co-Founder of the Temple Of Heaven And Earth, he is also the Elder and Co-Founder of the Pan Afrikan Martial Arts Federation.
Considered by many to be a pioneer of African Warrior Arts & Spirituality in America and diaspora,
Shaha Mfundishi Maasi has been studying and training in the Martial Sciences and Medatitive teachings for over 50 years. He has a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and skill in the African and Asian traditions of combat, weaponry, spiritual arts and sciences.
Shaha has devoted over 50 years of his life to the articulation of the warrior path as a means of spiritual awakening. His Formal martial arts career began in Kaneohe Bay Hawaii under the tutelage of Staff Sargent Robert Holt. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps, Maasi began training under the direction of the legendary combat master James Cheatham in Newark, New Jersey.
The untimely death of Master Cheatham in 1966, caused a major shift in Maasi’s training when he began training in Burmese Bando under Dr. U Maung Gyi after a period in between with NYC Chinese martial arts Grandmaster Alan Lee. Dr. Gyi introduced Maasi to the internal system of Burma, the ‘Bando Monk System’ of meditation and self- defense. Maasi’s focus is based upon the spiritual warrior practices of South East Asia and the African Diaspora.
Shaha also received early spiritual training from his Grandmother who had the gift of healing through prayer. In 1978 Maasi entered the Buddhist path, receiving refuge from Abbot Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche of the Tibetan Kagyu Order. Shaha Mfundishi Maasi is a disciple of His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche, the supreme head of the Ripa lineage of Nyingma Vajrayana Buddhism.
Shaha Maasi, has also taken the “vows of refuge” from Khempo Kathar “Rimpoche”, of the Tibetan “Kagyu” order. He has also received the Padmasambhava empowerment from Dudjum Rimpoche, head of the Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhist order; as well as the “Black Crown of Empowerment” from the XVI Gyalwa Karmapa
In the late 1970’s Shaha Maasi served as personal escort to the Dalai Lama at the request of Newark, NJ mayor Kenneth Gibson, during the spiritual leader’s visit to the museum of Sacred Tibetan Art. Shaha Maasi has also received empowerment from the Dalai Lama. In addition to these spiritual traditions, Maasi has studied:
Shaha was also blessed to have had a spiritual encounter with the late Ugandan spiritual Master Bambi Baaba.
Shaha is co-author of ‘Kupigana Ngumi’,.. ‘The Bando Monk System’, ‘Essential Warrior’…based upon the teachings of the late Kongo Master Baba Fu Kiau Bunseki, and the Author of recently published books ‘Awakened Warrior’…Mindful Practices for Awakening.
For decades, Shaha Mfundishi Maasi has also studied and meditated on the profound teachings of the late Honorable Master Kimbwandende Kia Bunseki Fu Kiau, whose works opened up a path of study that provided further insight into the links between African Culture in general, the Congo-Bantu tradition in particular, and the teachings found within world systems of Asia and Europe.
In addition, Shaha was featured in the published Official Oral History Of Black Pioneers in the martial arts entitled ‘Men Of Steel Discipline’. Maasi now resides in the Washington D.C. metro area, conducting training and workshops.
In addition to training and being initiated in these spiritual traditions and personal accomplishments, Maasi has studied:
Jiu-Jitsu
Kempo
Japanese Karate
Judo
Kuo Shu
Tai-Ki-Ken
Tai Chi Chuan
Hsing I Chuan
Tai Chi Ruler and a wide variety of the weaponry of Africa and Asia
Shaha also has the distinction of teaching the first martial arts class in Mosque #25 in Newark NJ, started the first martial arts class for the city of East Orange, NJ Recreation and served as the personal security for the legendary poet and activist Imamu Amiri Baraka as well as training the security for the organization BCD (Black Community Development & Black Community Defense) known as the Simba Wachunga (Young Lions).
Recently due to an unexpected illness, emergency surgery and hospital stay Shaha Maasi has amassed medical bills that are not coverd by his insurance. We are asking that our community now come to the aid of someone who has served us. We are asking that you donate what you can to help defray the cost. In return for a donation of $10 you will receive one of his books Essential Warrior, Awakened Warrior or Bando Monk. For $20 or more you will receive 2 of the books, for $30 or more you will receive all 3 books. We will accept donations in any amount from the largest to the smallest. Thanks in advance for your love offerings. Peace and blessings!
Elder and Co-Founder of the Temple Of Heaven And Earth, he is also the Elder and Co-Founder of the Pan Afrikan Martial Arts Federation.
Considered by many to be a pioneer of African Warrior Arts & Spirituality in America and diaspora,
Shaha Mfundishi Maasi has been studying and training in the Martial Sciences and Medatitive teachings for over 50 years. He has a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and skill in the African and Asian traditions of combat, weaponry, spiritual arts and sciences.
Shaha has devoted over 50 years of his life to the articulation of the warrior path as a means of spiritual awakening. His Formal martial arts career began in Kaneohe Bay Hawaii under the tutelage of Staff Sargent Robert Holt. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps, Maasi began training under the direction of the legendary combat master James Cheatham in Newark, New Jersey.
The untimely death of Master Cheatham in 1966, caused a major shift in Maasi’s training when he began training in Burmese Bando under Dr. U Maung Gyi after a period in between with NYC Chinese martial arts Grandmaster Alan Lee. Dr. Gyi introduced Maasi to the internal system of Burma, the ‘Bando Monk System’ of meditation and self- defense. Maasi’s focus is based upon the spiritual warrior practices of South East Asia and the African Diaspora.
Shaha also received early spiritual training from his Grandmother who had the gift of healing through prayer. In 1978 Maasi entered the Buddhist path, receiving refuge from Abbot Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche of the Tibetan Kagyu Order. Shaha Mfundishi Maasi is a disciple of His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche, the supreme head of the Ripa lineage of Nyingma Vajrayana Buddhism.
Shaha Maasi, has also taken the “vows of refuge” from Khempo Kathar “Rimpoche”, of the Tibetan “Kagyu” order. He has also received the Padmasambhava empowerment from Dudjum Rimpoche, head of the Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhist order; as well as the “Black Crown of Empowerment” from the XVI Gyalwa Karmapa
In the late 1970’s Shaha Maasi served as personal escort to the Dalai Lama at the request of Newark, NJ mayor Kenneth Gibson, during the spiritual leader’s visit to the museum of Sacred Tibetan Art. Shaha Maasi has also received empowerment from the Dalai Lama. In addition to these spiritual traditions, Maasi has studied:
Shaha was also blessed to have had a spiritual encounter with the late Ugandan spiritual Master Bambi Baaba.
Shaha is co-author of ‘Kupigana Ngumi’,.. ‘The Bando Monk System’, ‘Essential Warrior’…based upon the teachings of the late Kongo Master Baba Fu Kiau Bunseki, and the Author of recently published books ‘Awakened Warrior’…Mindful Practices for Awakening.
For decades, Shaha Mfundishi Maasi has also studied and meditated on the profound teachings of the late Honorable Master Kimbwandende Kia Bunseki Fu Kiau, whose works opened up a path of study that provided further insight into the links between African Culture in general, the Congo-Bantu tradition in particular, and the teachings found within world systems of Asia and Europe.
In addition, Shaha was featured in the published Official Oral History Of Black Pioneers in the martial arts entitled ‘Men Of Steel Discipline’. Maasi now resides in the Washington D.C. metro area, conducting training and workshops.
In addition to training and being initiated in these spiritual traditions and personal accomplishments, Maasi has studied:
Jiu-Jitsu
Kempo
Japanese Karate
Judo
Kuo Shu
Tai-Ki-Ken
Tai Chi Chuan
Hsing I Chuan
Tai Chi Ruler and a wide variety of the weaponry of Africa and Asia
Shaha also has the distinction of teaching the first martial arts class in Mosque #25 in Newark NJ, started the first martial arts class for the city of East Orange, NJ Recreation and served as the personal security for the legendary poet and activist Imamu Amiri Baraka as well as training the security for the organization BCD (Black Community Development & Black Community Defense) known as the Simba Wachunga (Young Lions).
Recently due to an unexpected illness, emergency surgery and hospital stay Shaha Maasi has amassed medical bills that are not coverd by his insurance. We are asking that our community now come to the aid of someone who has served us. We are asking that you donate what you can to help defray the cost. In return for a donation of $10 you will receive one of his books Essential Warrior, Awakened Warrior or Bando Monk. For $20 or more you will receive 2 of the books, for $30 or more you will receive all 3 books. We will accept donations in any amount from the largest to the smallest. Thanks in advance for your love offerings. Peace and blessings!
Fundraising team (3)
Khalil Maasi
Organizer
East Orange, NJ
Senbi Akau
Team member
Olubusola Moon
Team member