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Shulman traces the development of the four noble truths, which in fact originated as observations to be cultivated during meditation.
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Some twenty-five centuries after the Buddha started teaching, his message continues to inspire people across the globe, including those living in predominantly
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Rethinking Karma
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What is a Buddhist response to political oppression and economic exploitation? Does Buddhism encourage passivity and victimization? Can violent perpetrators be