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Meditation and Ontology (with Daniel Ingram)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Decoding 'Arhat': An In-Depth Exploration of Buddhist Terminology

This chapter explores the multifaceted concept of 'arhat' in Buddhism, analyzing its varying interpretations among Theravada, Mahayana, and Zen traditions. It highlights historical debates on self-identification within the tradition and critiques the limitations of language in conveying the richness of meditative experiences.

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