false 326517 1 In this exquisite primer on Zen Buddhism, author and ordained Zen priest Angel Kyodo Williams is not trying to convert African Americans into a new religion. Instead, she is simply presenting Zen principles and practices that emphasize living a life of grace and self-acceptance. Having faced the daily challenges of growing up black in America, she is especially adept at showing how these Zen principles apply to the African American experience. "People of color are especially in need of new ways and new answers to the separation and fear we face each day," Kyodo Williams writes. "It wouldn't be a stretch to say that as black people, more than most groups in this country, we live our daily lives with the distinct taste of fear in our mouths.... While the principles offered here are not an antidote to the underlying reasons for our fears, they can give us a different way to approach them."<p> Kyodo Williams offers a savvy yet tender voice as she walks readers through the basic principles of Zen. It's hard to resist her invitation to take on the numerous sensible vows that lead to enlightenment, such as staying true to the warrior spirit while "committing ourselves to practicing good." The bottom line is that this is a book about claiming the strength, compassion, and integrity that dwell within everyone. And although it speaks to the particular needs and trials of the African American community, readers of all colors and walks of life will find this an irresistible invitation. <I>--Gail Hudson</I> 317159 8 1 2002 Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace total:27|5:8|4:12|3:6|2:1|1:0| 27 108 57 6 4 0 false false Wed May 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 25 08:28:04 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 01 14:16:33 -0700 2008 more...]]> 0 0 false false Tue Jul 28 11:08:33 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 11:09:00 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Jul 28 11:05:40 -0700 2007 Sat Jul 28 11:16:17 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Mon Dec 31 14:38:04 -0800 2007 Mon Dec 31 14:39:03 -0800 2007 0 0 false false Fri Feb 08 12:11:21 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 08 12:11:50 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Tue Sep 18 17:24:41 -0700 2007 Tue Sep 18 17:24:46 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Thu Oct 22 05:46:01 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 22 05:46:09 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Wed Oct 28 06:35:30 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 17:18:30 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 17:18:45 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Sep 08 15:06:37 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 08 15:06:37 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Aug 21 16:22:58 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 21 16:22:58 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Aug 03 14:55:01 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 14:55:01 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jul 30 09:05:47 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 09:05:47 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Mon Jul 20 21:14:22 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 20 21:14:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jul 06 16:28:21 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 06 16:28:21 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Nov 03 17:57:35 -0800 2009 Mon Jul 06 04:47:34 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 06 04:47:44 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Jun 24 09:44:18 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 05:50:57 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Jun 23 12:40:24 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 23 12:40:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jun 22 14:56:03 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 22 14:56:03 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Jun 21 11:51:22 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 21 11:51:22 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sat Jun 20 12:59:01 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 20 12:59:21 -0700 2009