pbIn darkness, we become devoted to clarity, courage, peace, and harmony. We discover the basic goodness of all humanity when we experience darkness together, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel writes. Life itself is a dark experience--a magical experience.b pWhen you hear the word darkness, what does it make you feel--horror, danger, or maybe despair We've been conditioned to fear and avoid darkness and blackness, yet Zenju Earthlyn Manuel challenges us to consider What if we chose to go deeper into darkness instead of running from it What might we find there beyond our longing for light pDrawing on the ancient wisdom found in Zen Buddhism and African and Native American indigenous traditions, Zenju Osho reveals how a change in perspective and increased wisdom can help us awaken to the sacredness of dark experiences in our lives--so we may experience a reality beyond avoidance and fear. piOpening to Darkness iwill take you on a courageous journey into the mandala of darkness, a symbolic expression