Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace

Title: Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace
Author: Angel Kyodo Williams
ISBN: 9780140196306
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 200
Section: Religion | Devotional
Publisher Description: "Honest, courageous... Williams has committed an act of love."--Alice Walker

"A classic."--Jack Kornfield

There truly is an art to being here in this world, and like any art, it can be mastered.

In this elegant, practical book, Angel Kyodo Williams combines the universal wisdom of Buddhism with an inspirational call for self-acceptance and community empowerment. Written by a woman who grew up facing the challenges that confront African-Americans every day, Being Black teaches us how a "warrior spirit" of truth and responsibility can be developed into the foundation for real happiness and personal transformation. With her eloquent, hip, and honest perspective, Williams--a Zen priest, social activist, and entrepreneur--shares personal stories, time-tested teachings, and simple guidelines that invite readers of all faiths to step into the freedom of a life lived with fearlessness and grace.