Judith Ragir

Byakuren Judith Ragir is a Dharma teacher in the Katagiri Roshi Zen lineage. She was instrumental in founding Clouds in Water Zen Center in St. Paul, where she was the Guiding Teacher for nine years. She has also been a professional dancer and a doctor of Chinese medicine, working with acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese herbs. Her short pieces have appeared in many anthologies, including Zen Teachings in Challenging Times, The Hidden Lamp, The Path of Compassion, and Receiving the Marrow. You can learn more about Judith, listen to her Dharma talks, and read her essays at www.judithragir.org.