Togbe Lason is an organization devoted to honoring its sacred raison d’être by empowering individuals and communities through moral, spiritual, and academic advancement. Rooted in ancient teachings and African diasporic wisdom, we provide holistic services ranging from pastoral and spiritual counseling, rites-of-passage, mental health therapy, wellness classes, and academic support to spiritual training, complementary health education, sacerdotal formation, art instruction, and financial literacy. Guided by our motto, “Empowerment through Remembrance,” our mission is to strengthen the moral, spiritual, and material fabric of the African diaspora while addressing the technological, ethical, and spiritual challenges of the 21st century. Through our Empyrean Echelon, Guardian Council, Ambiance Order, Vizier Commission, and Kindred Fellowship, we strive to create transformative centers of learning, healing, and enlightenment across the Americas.
Our mission is to advance the moral, spiritual, and material well-being of the African diaspora by providing holistic education, counseling, and training. We seek to preserve ancestral traditions while integrating modern knowledge, empowering individuals and communities to live with balance, wisdom, and purpose.
Our vision is to establish Togbe Lason centers across the Americas that address the technological, moral, and spiritual challenges of the 21st century. Through these centers, we aspire to nurture enlightened leaders, strengthen cultural identity, and create a global community rooted in empowerment, remembrance, and harmony.
Baba Dwayne Whitted
I was born on July 28, 1985, in New York City, where my early years in Harlem introduced me to The Order of the Feather Fraternity, a rites-of-passage program for young men. Under Baba Uriel Charles, an Ifa priest and my senior dean, I was guided into the priestly structures of Ifa—a formative experience that deepened my faith and strengthened my ancestral and spiritual connections.
In 2000, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where duty, discipline, and loyalty shaped my worldview and reinforced values essential to my spiritual path. After my honorable discharge, I returned to New York for deep reflection, fasting, prayer, and independent study in African spirituality. Through Baba Uriel, I met Dr. Glenville Ashby (Guru Konchuk), who introduced me to Eastern traditions and spiritual transmissions that further expanded my journey.
It was then that I received channeled messages from Baba Power of Benin, a revered animist and leader of Togbe Lason, who entrusted me with the responsibility to carry on his mission of spiritual edification. With the counsel of Dr. Ashby and Dr. Dòwòti Désir, my vision gained clarity and depth. In honor of Baba Power and my teachers, I now continue the sacred work of Togbe Lason, inviting others to embrace empowerment, reflection, and the wisdom of our ancestors.
To Our Earth Mother:
Earth Mother giver of life I call upon your essence for it is me your son who submits to you out of honor and deference I bear witness to your charity, to your love, and power. Great Mother hear my prayers for I sense your presence in every element that is your femininity expression. I praise your timeless and legendary divinity and I seek never to replace you for you are my Mother and I am your child you have always nurture me and I embrace your energy. The whispers and chanting of your environments echos and beckons throughout my being for you are summoning your son and I will answer to your call.
To our Dharma Protector:
Dharma Protector I am your keep for you will always watch protect and guide me at making the right decisions and actions though out my life. At a young age I sense your presence but never could explain the eternal bond we were destined to share in this lifetime and the next. Now I understand and give thanks to your guidance through the light and the dark and the communion in which we will share. In every way I ask for your protection until my enlightenment.
Om Dharmpala Maha Radza Benza Bhagavan Rudra Pasta Kulla Sarva Mareya Hung Phet.
Honoring the raison d’être of Togbe Lason we as an organization endeavor to launch a series of instructional initiatives directed towards the collective and individual training for metaphysical, secular, and scholastic academic procurement. Furthermore we render personal Dharma counseling correlating with peace and enlightenment as we aim to meet these specific needs through the following programs:
We provide compassionate guidance to help individuals navigate life’s challenges through faith, reflection, and inner healing. Our counseling emphasizes spiritual grounding, moral clarity, and emotional balance. By blending ancient wisdom with modern understanding, we nurture personal growth and resilience. This service supports individuals, families, and communities in their spiritual journeys.
We honor life’s milestones with sacred traditions that affirm meaning and purpose. From birth blessings to marriage unions, each rite is guided with reverence. Funerary services are conducted with dignity, offering peace and remembrance to families. These ceremonies strengthen cultural identity and preserve ancestral legacies.
We offer therapeutic support to promote emotional well-being and psychological balance. Our approach integrates compassionate listening, healing practices, and evidence-based methods. Therapy sessions create safe spaces for self-expression, release, and recovery. The goal is to restore harmony in mind, body, and spirit.
Our wellness programs focus on physical vitality and holistic self-care. Classes include practices for relaxation, mindfulness, and stress reduction. We emphasize the connection between healthy living and spiritual clarity. Participants gain tools to live balanced and energized lives.
We provide tutoring, mentorship, and resources for academic success. Students receive guidance in their studies, career paths, and life skills. Our goal is to nurture confidence, discipline, and intellectual growth. Support spans primary, secondary, and higher education levels.
We offer structured courses in spiritual knowledge and practice. Training programs provide tools for deeper meditation, service, and enlightenment. Certifications prepare individuals to guide others on spiritual paths. This service builds leaders rooted in wisdom and integrity.
We teach natural and holistic approaches to health and healing. Participants learn about nutrition, herbal remedies, and preventative care. Instruction empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being. This blends traditional practices with modern health awareness.
We prepare individuals for sacred leadership and priestly service. Training includes rituals, ceremonial duties, and spiritual governance. Emphasis is placed on discipline, humility, and cultural preservation. Graduates emerge ready to serve communities with devotion and wisdom.
Our art programs nurture creativity as a form of expression and healing. Students explore visual arts, music, and cultural traditions. Training develops both skill and appreciation for artistic heritage. We see art as a bridge between spirit, culture, and identity.
We educate individuals in financial planning, saving, and investing. Programs cover banking systems, wealth management, and economic empowerment. The aim is to cultivate financial responsibility and independence. Knowledge equips participants to build stable and prosperous futures.
Togbe Lason is dedicated to preserving ancestral wisdom, empowering communities, and nurturing spiritual, academic, and cultural growth. Your generous support helps us offer vital programs such as counseling, rites-of-passage, wellness education, spiritual training, and youth development initiatives.
Every contribution—big or small—directly strengthens our ability to serve and expand our impact. Join us in sustaining this sacred work and ensuring that future generations continue to benefit from these teachings.
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