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Do I have to be a Vegetarian to be a Buddhist?

This is a common question by many who start to follow Buddhism. While the strictest Buddhist, those who take vows and become monks, nuns, priests,...
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How to find a local Sangha

This question was submitted by a fellow Examiner, Merlyn Seeley. I just moved to Texas and am having trouble finding a place to practice my...
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Dogen: Study self to transcend self

This question was submitted by Casey Kern. Casey asks: I was trying to remember a quote I had seen in a book several months ago. The problem is...
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Buddhism 101: Understanding anatta ('no-self')

In the past I have privately answered emails from readers asking questions about basic points of Buddhist philosophy and practice, but from now on...
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If Buddhism is rational, why do the texts describe magical acts?

In the past I have privately answered emails from readers asking questions about basic points of Buddhist philosophy and practice, but from now on...
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