Self Love is an Act of Worship. You are an Altar to the Divine.
We are the tree. Self Love is our roots. Ifa is the Soil that feeds us. Isese is what nourishes the soil.
I am Iyanifa Owinni and I am here for Black Americans of the African American Diaspora.
Welcome to the Community...
Temple Otuurupon Gunda
The path to our wellness begins and ends with a relationship with our Ori. Here we strive to remove obstacles to our personal relationship with the Divine by cultivating Self Love and Alignment through Ifa.
The Mission
Our mission is to empower Black people of the African American Diaspora to cultivate a deep, loving relationship with the Divine through the foundational practice of self-love. We embrace the wisdom and teachings of Ifa, specifically Isese Lagba, as the guiding structure that leads us to a life of fulfillment, balance, and harmony. By reconnecting with our ancestral practices and spiritual traditions, we honor our heritage and create pathways for healing, growth, and transformation. We believe that the ancient wisdom of Ifa holds the keys to building stronger, more resilient communities, and through this sacred work, we are committed to supporting Black people in reclaiming their divine power to create better lives for ourselves and future generations.
The Vision
Our vision is to see a thriving, empowered community of Black people in the African American Diaspora who are deeply rooted in self-love, guided by the ancient wisdom of Ifa, and living in alignment with the principles of Isese Lagba. We envision a future where our people are spiritually awakened, connected to their ancestral heritage, and uplifted through the transformative power of the Divine. By embracing our sacred traditions, we seek to foster personal and collective healing, create thriving communities, and build a legacy of spiritual strength, prosperity, and unity that transcends generations.
Our Iyanifa
I am Iyanifa Owinni Adina Durosinmi Fa Omi Sango. You can call me Iya Owinni or simply Iya for short. Iya is the abbreviation of my title Iyanifa. I am an initiated Priestess in the Orisha tradition.
My relationship with Ifa, most specifically Isese, is that it is a tradition, religion, and spiritual practice whose basis is Self Love. That is the Sacred Medicine found within the words of the tradition. That is the light found in the Odu. You are Divine and Worthy of Ire, Good Fortune.
Self Love is what encourages you to walk in Iwa Pele.
If you ask, I am a child of the Orishas. I have officially initiated Oya, Shango, Oshun, Obatala, Yemoja, and others.
I am the Mother of this Temple.
I am her Teacher. I'm also the perpetual student. always learning and thus always sharing the knowledge.
In opening up from just a closed Ile to a temple, I am opening up sharing, teaching, and worshiping with the broader collective.
I am an Oracle, Medium, Diviner, Reiki Master, Death Doula, Master life Coach, friend, creative, Mother, partner, and silly individual.
I'm Generation X. I'm Black American. My style will feel like tradition and not all at the same time. That's ok. The medicine is always administered in the means it is meant to be received.
Coming Together
Ose with Owinni is an opportunity to join me every 4 days on Ose Ifa during my morning veneration. There will be Oriki singing/chanting, teaching from the Odu, prayers and blessings, message and wisdom shared that will be medicine for all. The dates are already set and you can get included on our invites by reaching out to me.
Itadogun- This is a community veneration and divination session. The divination for this session applies to the entire temple community. Messages, Advice, and the Medicine will be shared with all. Offerings donations can be made so that members receive the full benefit of the Ire (good fortune) and protections mentioned.
Community Service - I am big on giving back. Those that become regular staples in the Temple and give donations should know that my intention is for the donations to eventually, not just be an energy exchange but to fund homeless drives, community Ori cleanses, funding for those that can't afford the services but truly need them, and more.
The temple is the broader community. You can be a member of the temple and not be one of my god children. The Ile is within the temple and this includes my actual students/god children. They have a more formalized relationship. are enrolled in an actual mentorship program, and (for some) are hoping to make a deeper commitment to the practice.
Divine Connection
***Coming Soon***
Veneration and Ritual
***Coming Soon***