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Commentary: Centrism Is Not a Middle Way

By Ethan Nichtern — 2019

In a seemingly divided America, political “centrism” is gaining popularity. But, from a Buddhist perspective, Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern argues, centrism is actually a kind of extreme.

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What’s in a Word? Samsara

Our expert explains the etymology of samsara.

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Andrew Olendzki
2019
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Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem

Essentially each practitioner of Buddhist meditation makes the journey alone, but many find that committing themselves to the three jewels—Buddha, dharma, and sangha—helps take them further.

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Christina Feldman
2016
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The Pāramis: Heart of Buddha’s Teachings and Our Own Practice

One of the roots of the word parami conveys the sense of “supreme quality.” Pāramītā means “going toward” something, going toward perfection.

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Sylvia Boorstein
1997
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18 Major World Religions — Study Starters

Religion is so diverse and nuanced a subject that it’s nearly impossible to encapsulate all of the world’s major religions in just a few words. But we’re going to try anyway. This is an entry point for understanding the basics of the world’s major religions.

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TheBestSchools
2021
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The Fastest-Growing Group of American Evangelicals

A new generation of Latino Protestants is poised to transform our religious and political landscapes. Those of us looking in can examine demographics or organizations, but for worshippers themselves the appeal is ineffable, emotional, and central to their life.

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Meaghan Winter
2021
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Why America Needs the Black Church for its Own Survival

Will the Black church become White? It sounds like a strange question. When my family watched the 2021 PBS documentary on the Black church, I noted the assumption by some of those interviewed that the Black church received its faith and theology as a part of the transatlantic slave trade.

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Charlie Dates
2021
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Re-Fleshing Mindfulness with Buddhism, Dr. Miles Neale

Often, when teaching a new idea or practice, it helps to try to boil it down to its essentials. Getting to the pith of things is very important and being able to do so in a way that reaches and sticks with others is a sign of genius.

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Justin Whitaker
2017
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Buddhism and Psychotherapy: Interview With Dr. Miles Neale

Why are Buddhist concepts and techniques so popular lately?

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Jonathan S. Kaplan
2013
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Mindfulness and Buddhism: An Interview with Dr. Miles Neale

How can Buddhism and mindfulness help people?

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Jonathan S. Kaplan
2011
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Black, Female and Buddhist in Academia: Threats to Wellness and Opportunities for Healing

Mining my spirit for enlightenment, I have been able to unearth treasures of boundless compassion such that I feel genuine appreciation for everyone and everything. Instead of complaining, I commit to using all that is dumped on me to fertilize my wisdom, courage and determination.

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Kamilah Majied
2012
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