Gabriel Cousens

Gabriel Kenneth Cousens
Cousens in 2007
Born
Kenneth Gabriel Cousens

(1943-05-14) May 14, 1943 (age 81)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationAmherst College (1965)
Columbia Medical School (1969)
Medical career
ProfessionHomeopath
Sub-specialtiesHomeopathy, raw foodism

Gabriel (born May 14, 1943) is an American homeopath, self-proclaimed rabbi [1] and practitioner of holistic medicine. In 1976, Cousens legally changed his name from Kenneth Gabriel Cousens to Gabriel. Cousens advocates live foods therapy, a nutritional regimen which he says can cure diabetes,[2] depression[3][4] and other chronic degenerative diseases. He is the founder of the "Essene Order of Light", a spiritual organization based upon teachings from the Jewish Kabbalah, the Torah, and modern interpretations of the Essenes. The Essenes are a mystical group from the second century B.C.E. who lived in community, eschewed materialism and grew their own food. The modern Essene movement was founded by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely, a religious scholar who promoted a simple holistic lifestyle of meditation and raw vegan eating and published several books on the Essenes in the early 20th century.[5] Essene Order of Light is taught by Cousens at "Tree of Life Foundation," an organization directed by Cousens and headquartered at its "Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center" in Patagonia, Arizona.[6][7] Cousens has authored nine books and tours internationally promoting his ideas on food and his spiritual beliefs.[8]

  1. ^ https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-berkeley-farm-hosts-a-modern-essene-ceremony/amp/ [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Diabetes is curable - Dr Cousens". (3 August 2011) Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Depression-Free for Life". (Review, 6 March 2000) Publishers Weekly, pp. 100-1. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Depression-Free for Life". (Review, 1 April 2000) Library Journal, p. 123.
  5. ^ Schneider, Claire (February 2004). "The echanted gardener". No. February 2004. San Diego Jewish Journal.
  6. ^ Melton, J. Gordon, et al, eds. (2009) Encyclopedia of American Religions. Gale, p. 798.
  7. ^ Innes, Stephanie. (18 July 2004) "Feeding the Hungry Soul" Arizona Daily Star.
  8. ^ "About" Archived 2012-03-11 at the Wayback Machine Dr. Cousens' Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, Gabrielcousens.com. Retrieved 5 March 2012.