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History of Zen Buddhism: Paradox and Tension

2018

Many people come into Buddhist belief and practice through Zen, but not many people have an appreciation for its history. In this video we'll take a look at both its more and less legendary history, as well as the internal strains that led to the development of the two major schools of Zen.

27:18 min

What’s in a Word? Samsara

Our expert explains the etymology of samsara.

Article
Andrew Olendzki
2019
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Ep. 26 Amber Scorah

Ethan welcomes author Amber Scorah to The Road Home for a conversation about her exit from the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the ‘partial cults’ we can all find ourselves trapped in.

Podcast
The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern
2019
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Buddhism and Karma Introduction to the Buddhist Understanding of Karma

Karma is a word everyone knows, yet few in the West understand what it means. Westerners too often think it means "fate" or is some kind of cosmic justice system. This is not a Buddhist understanding of karma, however.

Article
Barbara O'Brien
2019
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