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--qualities that lead to kindness wisdom and an awakened life.</b> <p/>In frightening times we wish the world could be otherwise. With a touch of imagination it can be. Imagination helps us see what's hidden and it shape-shifts reality's roiling twisting waves. In this inspiring reframe of a classic Buddhist teaching Zen teacher Norman Fischer writes that the paramitas or six perfections--generosity ethical conduct patience joyful effort meditation and understanding--can help us reconfigure the world we live in. <p/>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.