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Johnson, Charles Richard, 1948-
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Buddhism and politics.
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Johnson, Charles Richard, 1948-
Buddhism -- Social aspects.
Buddhism and politics.
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Taming
the
ox
:
Buddhist
stories
and
reflections
on
politics
,
race
,
culture
, and
spiritual
practice
/ Charles R. Johnson, a work from the Johnson Construction Co.
by
Johnson, Charles Richard, 1948-
Shambhala, 2014.
Call #:
294.33 J66t
Subjects
Buddhism -- Social aspects.
Buddhism and
politics
.
ISBN:
9781611801835 (trade pbk.)
Alternate title:
Buddhist
stories
and
reflections
on
politics
,
race
,
culture
, and
spiritual
practice
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
xii, 191 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Essays -- The Dharma and the Artist's Eye -- Dharma for a Dangerous Time -- The Dharma of Social Transformation -- Be Peace Embodied -- The King We Need: Teachings for a Nation in Search of Itself -- Why Buddhists Should Vote -- Is Mine Bigger Than Yours? -- Why Buddhism for Black America Now? -- Mindfulness and the Beloved Community -- The Meaning of Barack Obama -- Every Twenty-Eight Hours: The Case of Trayvon Martin -- Reviews and Prefaces -- A Full-Bodied Zen -- Going beyond Ethnic Dualism -- Foreword for Nixon Under the Bodhi Tree and Other Works of
Buddhist
Fiction -- Introduction for Why Is American Buddhism So White? -- "We Think, Therefore We Are" --
Stories
-- Prince of the Ascetics -- The Cynic -- Kamadhatu, a Modern Sutra -- Welcome to Wedgwood -- Guinea Pig -- The Weave.
Summary:
"Buddhism-influenced essays,
stories
, and reviews by National Book Award winner Charles R. Johnson. This wide and varied collection of essays, reviews, and short
stories
by the renowned author Charles Johnson offers incisive views on
politics
,
race
, and Buddhism. Johnson notes that in his life the two activities that have anchored him and reinforce each other are creative production and
spiritual
practice
. This book is a crystallization of what he has learned during his passage through American literature, the visual arts, and the Buddha dharma. Essays include: "And if Peace Is Their Goal" on the principles of enlightened
politics
, "The King We Need" on the deep and sophisticated moral philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and why King's teachings and example are important to all Americans, "Why Buddhists Should Vote"--Johnson posits that voting can be seen as a way to reduce suffering, "The Meaning of Barack Obama"--an appreciation of the man who became one of the most historic US presidents, even before his first 100 days were through, "Why Buddhism for Black America Now?"--what Buddhism can offer the African-American community in the post-MLK era."--From publisher.
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