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American Sutra
Book • 2019
In *American Sutra*, Duncan Ryūken Williams explores the experiences of Japanese American Buddhists during World War II, detailing how they faced severe challenges to their religious freedom and identity.
Despite these hardships, they innovated new ways to practice their faith, creating a distinctly American form of Buddhism.
The book is a compelling narrative of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of faith.
Despite these hardships, they innovated new ways to practice their faith, creating a distinctly American form of Buddhism.
The book is a compelling narrative of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of faith.
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Mentioned by Jungwon Kim as an LA Times bestseller and winner of the 2022 Grawemeyer Religion Award.
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#127 Buddhism Beyond the Cushion: Duncan Ryuken Williams & Funie Hsu/Chhî
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Dan Harris as the author of "American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War."
Dan Harris as the author of "American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War."
What Everyone Who Meditates Should Know | Chenxing Han and Duncan Ryūken Williams
