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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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Approaches to Awakening

We say our practice should be without gaining ideas, without any expectations, even of enlightenment. This does not mean, however, just to sit without any purpose. — Reb Anderson Roshi … Continue reading Approaches to Awakening

Cubist Enlightenment

Several years ago in the practice leaders study group, we were questioning what to study. Ken Ford said, “Let’s study enlightenment!” We all laughed and balked. Balked because it’s a … Continue reading Cubist Enlightenment

Dongshan’s Five Ranks

There is some disagreements over the 5 Ranks of Dongshan within the Soto School. Some people say that it is too much of a developmental step-ladder and loses the “nowness” … Continue reading Dongshan’s Five Ranks