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Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness
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Metaphysical GeneralGeneral PoetryHip Hop
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ISBN10: 0984627162
ISBN13: 9780984627165
Publisher: Parallax Press
Published: Jul 29 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780984627165
Publisher: Parallax Press
Published: Jul 29 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
#1 New Release in Black & African American Poetry and Rap Music It is hard to express how important I feel this book is.
--Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough.
--Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough.
--Born I Reading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, Lyrical Dharma explores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher. Born I's journey of self-expression from a façade of bravado and materialism to a raw sharing of joy, failure, anxiety, and insight inspires and uplifts. The book offers:
Born I's core message--you are enough rings through these pages, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.
- the stories and insights behind the lyrics of Born I's most powerful and popular songs
- a beautifully designed package studded with photos and illustrations
- an authentic expression of Zen insight and mindfulness practice married to creative expression
- a resonant invitation to young BIPOC readers seeking a path to navigate the complexities of identity, society, and inner peace in a divided and dissonant world
- a testament to the power of music and mindfulness to foster well-being, joy, and empowerment
Born I's core message--you are enough rings through these pages, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.
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