The Way of Tenderness
Awakening through Race, Sexuality, and Gender

“Hatred remains potent whether directed at a construct, an illusion, or at the reality of others. Therefore, identity should not be dismissed in our efforts toward spiritual awakening. (…) Identity is not the problem, but the distortions we bring to it are.” This is an unusual dharma book in many way......more

This book by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel is essential reading for all Buddhists. Essential. It is an honest account which examines the injustices of racism, sexism and gender-based oppression from the standpoint of a Buddhist who has experienced each throughout her life. I believe that all sanghas need to......more

I read this book because I need it but when I put it down I'm not quite certain where I stood or how to implement its ideas. Manuel has an important central point: to be 'good' people, in religious communities, we often try to by pass the 'messiness' of our lives to enter the gate of tranquillity. So......more