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Why We Need a Plan B

By Norman Fischer — 2009

Norman Fischer, a Soto Zen priest who has practiced and studied Buddhism for more than three decades, says that when it comes to teaching the dharma in the West, it’s important to be open and flexible—even if it means forgoing the “usual Zen stuff.”

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Who Me

The central teaching of Buddhism, discussed in detail in the psychological descriptions of the Abhidharma (higher dharma), is that of anatman, or “not-self.

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Reginald Ray
2003
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Good Cause

Reginald A. Ray discusses the close connection between Buddhist philosophy and practice.

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Reginald Ray
2004
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The Role of Chanting in Buddhism

When you go to a Buddhist temple, you may encounter people chanting. All schools of Buddhism have some chanted liturgy, although the content of the chants varies widely.

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Barbara O'Brien
2019
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Would You Go to a Voodoo Funeral Home? Could You?

Some Afro-Diasporan traditions like Palo Mayombe require certain things to be done with the body after death.

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Lilith Dorsey
2014
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Forum on Psychology and Buddhism

Psychology and Buddhism: what they share, how they differ, and do we need both?

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Mark Epstein
2007
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The Best Books on Buddhism

What is the Buddhist equivalent of the Bible? What is the Dalai Lama's favourite book? Buddhist scholar Donald Lopez picks the best books on Buddhism.

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Donald S. Lopez Jr.
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No Excuses

There are no obstacles, just opportunities. Take them now.

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Lucy Powell
2009
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Siddhartha Gautama: How the Father of Buddhism Walked from Suffering to Enlightenment

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha or “Enlightened One,” is probably one of the most influential individuals to come out of India through the incidental founding of Buddhism.

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Caleb Strom
2019
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