The World Could Be Otherwise

<b>An imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times through the Buddhist teaching of the six <i>paramitas</i> or perfections&#151;qualities that lead to kindness wisdom and an awakened life.</b><br><br>In frightening times we wish the world could be otherwise. With a touch of imagination it can be. Imagination helps us see what&#146;s hidden and it shape-shifts reality&#146;s roiling twisting waves. In this inspiring reframe of a classic Buddhist teaching Zen teacher Norman Fischer writes that the paramitas or &#147;six perfections&#148;&#151;generosity ethical conduct patience joyful effort meditation and understanding&#151;can help us reconfigure the world we live in. <br><br>Ranging from our everyday concerns about relationships ethics and consumption to our artistic inspirations and broadest human yearnings Fischer depicts imaginative spiritual practice as a necessary resource for our troubled times.