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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This pioneering and pathbreaking book brings together the rich spirituality of Black literary giants with the profound spirituality of the Buddhist tradition. Never before have we been informed and transformed with this unprecedented encounter-and our catastrophic times require it! -Dr. Cornel WestBlack, queer, feminist, Buddhist- The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre LordeIncludes meditation exercisesBlack, queer, feminist, Buddhist- The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre LordeA Lit Hub Independent Press BestsellerIncludes meditation exercises.The Fire Inside explores the writings of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin through a Dharmic lens, revealing for the first time how two of America's greatest literary voices reflect-and expand-Buddhism's most timeless truths toward justice and liberation.Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad dives deeply into a dharma of liberation as lived by Baldwin and Lorde, offering timely lessons to help us each meet this moment. She explores the writers' enduring legacies to show that liberation depends not only on organizing and mass movements, but the generative power of inner well-being, authenticity, art, and embodiment. Each chapter shares how looking inward is the way forward, examining Baldwin and Lorde through key Buddhist principles-Suffering as a teacher- how Baldwin and Lorde investigated suffering in their own lives-and how expanded and disrupted interpretations of the DharmaDenial, impermanence, and death- on Baldwin's exploration of white supremacy and fear of death and Lorde's understanding of illness and inevitable changeUltimate and relative reality- how honoring race, gender, sexuality, and difference lies at the heart of Buddhist liberationKarma and not-self- how the doctrine of karma can be reclaimed to cultivate inner liberation and support activists working to dismantle oppressionAnger and compassion- how we metabolize internalized rage, reject hatred, and embrace compassion toward transformationErotic paths to enlightenment- on the power of sensuality and erotic energy; rejecting dominant heteronormativity; and attaining enlightenment through sexual unionThis book offers space for emerging conversations within spiritual communities-ones that don't shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths; that center-and celebrate-Black, queer, radical thought; and that embrace the ways our inner lives, creative fire, sensuality, and expressions of love can ignite and sustain revolutionary liberation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Finalist, Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion, Constructive-Reflective Studies, given by the American Academy of Religion Explores how Black Buddhist Teachers and Practitioners interpret Western Buddhism in unique spiritual and communal ways In Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition, Rima Vesely-Flad examines the distinctive features of Black-identifying Buddhist practitioners, arguing that Black Buddhists interpret Buddhist teachings in ways that are congruent with Black radical thought. Indeed, the volume makes the case that given their experiences with racism-both in the larger society and also within largely white-oriented Buddhist organizations-Black cultural frameworks are necessary for illuminating the Buddha's wisdom. Drawing on interviews with forty Black Buddhist teachers and practitioners, Vesely-Flad argues that Buddhist teachings, through their focus on healing intergenerational trauma, provide a vitally important foundation for achieving Black liberation. She shows that Buddhist teachings as practiced by Black Americans emphasize different aspects of the religion than do those in white convert Buddhist communities, focusing more on devotional practices to ancestors and community uplift. The book includes discussions of the Black Power movement, the Black feminist movement, and the Black prophetic tradition. It also offers a nuanced discussion of how the Black body, which has historically been reviled, is claimed as a vehicle for liberation. In so doing, the book explores how the experiences of non-binary, gender non-conforming, and transgender practitioners of African descent are validated within the tradition. The book also uplifts the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer Black Buddhists. This unique volume shows the importance of Black Buddhist teachers' insights into Buddhist wisdom, and how they align Buddhism with Black radical teachings, helping to pull Buddhism away from dominant white cultural norms.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This pioneering and pathbreaking book brings together the rich spirituality of Black literary giants with the profound spirituality of the Buddhist tradition. Never before have we been informed and transformed with this unprecedented encounter-and our catastrophic times require it! -Dr. Cornel WestBlack, queer, feminist, Buddhist- The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre LordeIncludes meditation exercisesBlack, queer, feminist, Buddhist- The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre LordeA Lit Hub Independent Press BestsellerIncludes meditation exercises.The Fire Inside explores the writings of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin through a Dharmic lens, revealing for the first time how two of America's greatest literary voices reflect-and expand-Buddhism's most timeless truths toward justice and liberation.Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad dives deeply into a dharma of liberation as lived by Baldwin and Lorde, offering timely lessons to help us each meet this moment. She explores the writers' enduring legacies to show that liberation depends not only on organizing and mass movements, but the generative power of inner well-being, authenticity, art, and embodiment. Each chapter shares how looking inward is the way forward, examining Baldwin and Lorde through key Buddhist principles-Suffering as a teacher- how Baldwin and Lorde investigated suffering in their own lives-and how expanded and disrupted interpretations of the DharmaDenial, impermanence, and death- on Baldwin's exploration of white supremacy and fear of death and Lorde's understanding of illness and inevitable changeUltimate and relative reality- how honoring race, gender, sexuality, and difference lies at the heart of Buddhist liberationKarma and not-self- how the doctrine of karma can be reclaimed to cultivate inner liberation and support activists working to dismantle oppressionAnger and compassion- how we metabolize internalized rage, reject hatred, and embrace compassion toward transformationErotic paths to enlightenment- on the power of sensuality and erotic energy; rejecting dominant heteronormativity; and attaining enlightenment through sexual unionThis book offers space for emerging conversations within spiritual communities-ones that don't shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths; that center-and celebrate-Black, queer, radical thought; and that embrace the ways our inner lives, creative fire, sensuality, and expressions of love can ignite and sustain revolutionary liberation. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This pioneering and pathbreaking book brings together the rich spirituality of Black literary giants with the profound spirituality of the Buddhist tradition. Never before have we been informed and transformed with this unprecedented encounter-and our catastrophic times require it! -Dr. Cornel WestBlack, queer, feminist, Buddhist- The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre LordeIncludes meditation exercisesBlack, queer, feminist, Buddhist- The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre LordeA Lit Hub Independent Press BestsellerIncludes meditation exercises.The Fire Inside explores the writings of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin through a Dharmic lens, revealing for the first time how two of America's greatest literary voices reflect-and expand-Buddhism's most timeless truths toward justice and liberation.Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad dives deeply into a dharma of liberation as lived by Baldwin and Lorde, offering timely lessons to help us each meet this moment. She explores the writers' enduring legacies to show that liberation depends not only on organizing and mass movements, but the generative power of inner well-being, authenticity, art, and embodiment. Each chapter shares how looking inward is the way forward, examining Baldwin and Lorde through key Buddhist principles-Suffering as a teacher- how Baldwin and Lorde investigated suffering in their own lives-and how expanded and disrupted interpretations of the DharmaDenial, impermanence, and death- on Baldwin's exploration of white supremacy and fear of death and Lorde's understanding of illness and inevitable changeUltimate and relative reality- how honoring race, gender, sexuality, and difference lies at the heart of Buddhist liberationKarma and not-self- how the doctrine of karma can be reclaimed to cultivate inner liberation and support activists working to dismantle oppressionAnger and compassion- how we metabolize internalized rage, reject hatred, and embrace compassion toward transformationErotic paths to enlightenment- on the power of sensuality and erotic energy; rejecting dominant heteronormativity; and attaining enlightenment through sexual unionThis book offers space for emerging conversations within spiritual communities-ones that don't shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths; that center-and celebrate-Black, queer, radical thought; and that embrace the ways our inner lives, creative fire, sensuality, and expressions of love can ignite and sustain revolutionary liberation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.