{"product_id":"transcending-trans-buddhist-voices-paperback","title":"Transcending: Trans Buddhist Voices - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Manders\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Marston\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling collection of the many voices and experiences of trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary Buddhists\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTranscending \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together more than thirty contributors from both the Mahayana and Theravada traditions to present a vision for a truly inclusive trans Buddhist sangha in the twenty-first century. Shining a light on a new generation of Buddhist role models, this book gives voice to those who have long been marginalized within the Buddhist world and society at large. While trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary practitioners have experienced empowerment and healing through their commitment to the Buddha, dharma, and sangha, they also share their experiences of isolation, transphobia, and aggression. In this diverse collection we hear the firsthand accounts, thoughts, and reflections of trans Buddhists from a variety of different lineages in an open invitation for all Buddhists to bring the issue of gender identity into the sangha, into the discourse, and onto the cushion. Only by doing so can we develop insight into our circumstances and grasp our true, essential nature.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Manders \u003c\/b\u003eis a queer trans Buddhist living in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. He has been on the \u003ci\u003edharma \u003c\/i\u003epath for the last twelve years in the Theravāda tradition. He is an addictions and mental health worker who is passionate about the dharma, social-justice issues, anti-racist work, feminism, queer and trans issues, disability issues, intersectionality, veganism, cycling, and music. He calls the Queer and Trans sangha, BC Insight Med­itation Society, and Birken Forest Monastery home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Marston\u003c\/b\u003e is a trans writer, hacker, anarcho-communist, and Buddhist. She holds a master's degree in philosophy (with study concentrated on ethics and political philosophy).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770580893984,"sku":"9781623174156","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/647db34af7373944d006638372fd2a5e.webp?v=1780374366","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/transcending-trans-buddhist-voices-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}