Resources


For becoming beacons in our families and collaborators 

in our communities for health, wealth, and happiness 

BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS

Ani, Marimba. Let the Circle Be Unbroken: The Implications of African Spirituality in the Diaspora (Nkonimfo)

Ashby, Muata. The Ancient Egyptian Buddha: The Ancient Egyptian Origins of Buddhism  (Sema Institute)

Chandler, Wayne B. Ancient Future: The Teachings and Prophetic Wisdom of the Seven Hermetic Laws of Ancient Egypt (Black Classic Press)

Hancock, Herbie. Possibilities (Penguin)

Hord, Fred L. & Lee, Jonathan S. I Am Because We Are: Readings in Black Philosophy (University of Massachusetts Press)

Ikeda, Daisaku. Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth & Death...And Everything in Between: A Buddhist View of Life. (Middleway Press)

 

Johnson, Charles R. Taming the Ox: Buddhist Stories and Reflections on Politics, Race, Culture, and Spiritual Practice  (Shambhala)

 

Johnson, Michelle Cassandra. Finding Refuge: Heart work for healing collective grief (Shambhala)

 

King, Ruth. Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out  (Sounds True)

Lickerman, Alex. The Undefeated Mind: On the Science of Constructing an Indestructible Self. (Health Communications Inc.)

Lopez Jr., Daniel S. & Stone, Jacqueline I. Two Buddhas Seated Side by Side: A Guide to the Lotus Sutra. (Princeton Univ Press)


Manuel, Zenju Earthlyn.  Sanctuary: A Meditation on Home, Homelessness, and Belonging (Wisdom)

Matsudo-Kiliani, Suzanne & Matsudo, Yukio. Transform Your Energy-Change Your Life: Nichiren Buddhism 3.0 (Create Space IPP)

Matsudo-Kiliani, Suzanne & Matsudo, Yukio. Change Your Brainwaves-Change Your Karma: Nichiren Buddhism 3.1 (CreateSpace IPP)

Mbiti, John S. African Religions and Philosophy (2nd ed.) (Heinemann)


Mbiti, John S. Introduction to African Religion (2nd ed.) (Heinemann)

 
Montgomery, Daniel B. Fire in the Lotus: The Dynamic Buddhism of Nichiren (Mandala)


Nur, I. M.  The Meaning of Blackness (Anu World Unlimited)


Owens, Lama Rod. Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger (North Atlantic Books)

Rashidi, Runoko & Van Sertima, Ivan (eds). African Presence in Early Asia (Transaction Publishers)


Turner, Tina.  Happiness Becomes You: A Guide To Changing Your Life for Good  (Atria Books)


Vesely-Flad, Rima. Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition

(New York University Books)

 

Washam, Spring.  A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment (Parallax) 

 

Williams, Rev. angel Kyodo, Lama Rod Owens with Jasmine Syedullah. Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation (North Atlantic Books)

 

Willis, Jan. Dreaming Me: Black, Baptist, and Buddhist—One Woman’s Spiritual Journey (Wisdom)

 

Yang, Larry. Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community (Wisdom)

 

Yetunde, Pamela A., and Giles, Cheryl A. (editors)  Black and Buddhist: What Buddhism Can Teach Us about Race, Resilience, Transformation, and Freedom (Shambhala)