Sanctuary

This book examines the interface between inner and outer sanctuary, highlighting how they affect one another.

Drawing from her life as a Zen Buddhist priest and her ancestors' experiences as slaves in Louisiana, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel explores the tension between oppression and finding home within one's heart.

The book uses intimate personal stories and deep reflection to guide readers in cultivating a spiritual path, especially in challenging times.

It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both physical and spiritual homelessness and finding refuge in a world filled with oppression and disconnection.