Are there any authentic Buddhist texts? If so, what are they? These are questions of tremendous spiritual and historical interest, about which there is a range

Dive into the rich history of Early Buddhism with this comprehensive collection of short articles. Bringing together a wealth of knowledge, this book offers a u

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