The Wisdom of Desire; Artist Rima Fujita's Dream; The Treasure of the Teacher

 

01.09.2024

The Wisdom of Desire Desire in the form of attachment is a cause of suffering, says Judy Lief. But if we can take the ego out of desire, we uncover its joyful, sacred wisdom. From the January 2024 issue of Lion’s Roar.   Rima Fujita Has a Dream Art for art’s sake was her goal, then art became her tool for a larger purpose. Nancy Hom profiles the renowned artist and philanthropist Rima Fujita.   The Treasure of the Teacher “You do the practice, you realize the way,” writes Norman Fischer. “And yet you must begin by finding a teacher you can have faith in.” From the new, Winter 2023 “The Teacher & The Student” issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Guide.  ADVERTISEMENT Queering Shinran Jeff Wilson on what one medieval monk can teach us about creating inclusive communities today. Ask the Teachers: How Should I Approach Chanting? Chris Jay, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, and Ayya Medhānandī take a closer look at chanting in Buddhist practice. From Buddhadharma’s new “The Teacher & The Student” issue.   Lion’s Roar January 2024 Book Reviews How do we embrace life with equanimity and skillful means? Jessica Little recommends new books that are helping to show the way.   For Subscribers: “The Essential Guide to How to Meditate” Ebook As Norman Fischer writes in this ebook available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers, “If you want to meditate, there is virtually no excuse not to.” If you’ve never tried meditation, or if you’ve fallen out of practice with it, there’s no time like the present to get recentered. These teachings and step-by-step practices from Thich Nhat Hanh, Judy Lief, Pema Chödrön, Jules Shuzen Harris, and more will teach you the value of cultivating a meditation practice.