Being black : Zen and the art of living with fearlessness and grace / Angel Kyodo Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Angel Kyodo.

Contributor:

Joanna Banks Collection of African American Books (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spiritual life--Zen Buddhism.

Spiritual life.

Enlightenment (Zen Buddhism).

Penn Provenance:

Banks, Joanna (donor) (Banks Collection copy)

Physical Description:

xiv pages, 2 unnumbered pages, 200 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Viking Compass, 2000.

Contents:

Part I: The Nature of Our Existence. 1. Four Simple Truths; 2. Three Wonderful Treasures; 3. Three Serious Poisons

Part II: Steps for Creating a Spiritual Life. 4. Awakening the Warrior-Spirit; 5. Laying Pure Foundation; 6. Walking the Path; 7. The Profound Act of Being Still

Part III: Living Every Day with Fearlessness and Grace. 8. Lovingkindness: Discovering Compassion; 9. Mindfulness: Grace and Seeing Things As They Are; 10. Fearlessness: Claiming Your Warrior-Spirit; 11. Wake Up: A Call for Transformation; 12. Suggestions for Further Study: Pointing the Way.

Notes:

"First published in 2000 by Viking Compass a member of Penguin Putnam Inc."

"Illustration in Chapter Four by Deadra Bryant."

"Set in Weiss. Designed by Francesca Belanger."

"Jacket design by Jennifer Helsey ..."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-188) and index.

Local Notes:

Kislak Center Banks Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2018 by Joanna Banks.

Banks Collection copy: dustjacket retained.

ISBN:

0670892688

9780670892686

OCLC:

44118093