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White Lotus Judith Ragir

White Lotus Judith Ragir

Zen Priest and Teacher

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  • Returning to Delusion
  • Circle of Woman
  • Ascending and Descending Spirituality
  • Untangling Karma, Uncovering Infinite Wisdom
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Tag: surrender

The Two Absorptions

I was in the airport today, looking around at people’s faces. What I saw were faces of minds filled with stories. Each person’s mind filled up with their activity and … Continue reading The Two Absorptions

Master of our Minds

Who is this person who can be master in any place and meet the source in everything?  Book of Serenity, pointer Case 4. Though I generally don’t like to use … Continue reading Master of our Minds

What do we trust in?

“What do we trust in?” is a pinnacle spiritual question. In order to surrender, or let go of control by our so-called mind and “I”, we have to trust in … Continue reading What do we trust in?

Non-doing as Serenity

The serenity of non-doing First, one needs to understand the duality of effort and no-effort, or doing and non-doing. We can see how our unique personality presents itself. Do we … Continue reading Non-doing as Serenity