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White Lotus Judith Ragir

White Lotus Judith Ragir

Zen Priest and Teacher

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Recent Posts

  • Untangling Karma, Uncovering Infinite Wisdom
  • Book out Today!
  • My New Book out on July 5, 2022
  • Yay! My book will be published!
  • Inspired Renunciations on Judging, Comparing and Fixing Mind

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Tag: 8-fold path

Do not misuse Sexuality

This is one of Buddhism grave precepts. It’s really quite an important one because of the enormous power and drive of our sexual urges. This power is what makes sex … Continue reading Do not misuse Sexuality

Right Thought

In my last Sunday talk, I worked with the 8-fold path and the limb of Right Thought. The Buddha had many suggestions about how to work with our thoughts.  One … Continue reading Right Thought

Face in the Direction of your North Star

After I wrote the long post about the 4 Noble Truths, I also felt that I could answer my son using the idea of Right Intention or Right aspiration or … Continue reading Face in the Direction of your North Star

Four Noble Truths

My 19 year old son asks me: “OK, I have a philosophy Buddhism question — so desire is a bad thing right? Hungry ghost? I think one thing I’ve been working … Continue reading Four Noble Truths