{"product_id":"being-black-isbn-9780140196306","title":"Being Black","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Honest, courageous... Williams has committed an act of love.\"—Alice Walker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A classic.\"—Jack Kornfield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere truly is an art to being here in this world, and like any art, it can be mastered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn 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.Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Nature of Our Existence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Four Simple Truths\u003cbr\u003e2. Three Wonderful Treasures\u003cbr\u003e3. Three Serious Poisons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Steps for Creating a Spiritual Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Awakening the Warrior-Spirit\u003cbr\u003e5. Laying Pure Foundation\u003cbr\u003e6. Walking the Path\u003cbr\u003e7. The Profound Act of Being Still\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Living Every Day with Fearlessness and Grace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Lovingkindness: Discovering Compassion\u003cbr\u003e9. Mindfulness: Grace and Seeing Things as They Are\u003cbr\u003e10. Fearlessness: Claiming Your Warrior-Spirit\u003cbr\u003e11. Wake Up: A Call for Transformation\u003cbr\u003e12. Suggestions for Further Study: Pointing the Way\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Explanation of the Characters\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003es\u003c\/p\u003e\"More than just a paean to Buddhism, it is also a call for Black Americans to look inward.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003eAngel Kyodo Williams is an ordained Zen priest and founder of the Urban Peace Project. She has been featured in publications such as \u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eEssence\u003c\/b\u003e, and is a columnist for \u003cb\u003eMs.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303214928101,"sku":"NP9780140196306","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780140196306.jpg?v=1767722390","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/being-black-isbn-9780140196306","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}