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    Approaching the Dhamma: Buddhist Texts and Practices in South and Southeast Asia

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    Eleven eminent Buddhist studies scholars have contributed essays to this collection, assembled to celebrate the life of the late Sri Lankan scholar, social worker, and meditation master Godwin Samararatne.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPariyatti Publishing
    Release dateMay 15, 2016
    ISBN9781681720425
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