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Blog Sep 3, 2023 Although we suffer during painful experiences, it is not just the pain that causes us to suffer. Michael Haggiag explores what we can do to reduce our own suffering when things go wrong. Living Yogacara by Tagawa Shun’ei Book Review by Martin Goodson Sep 3, 2023 The Yogacara school demystifies many aspects of Zen Buddhism that are often left unsaid. Written from the perspective of the Hossō school of Buddhism, this title is can still be very useful for Zen practitioners. 21. The Morning Star THE BUDDHA BLOG Sep 3, 2023 Why is the Buddha’s birthday the same day as his death, and his enlightenment? Jizo has some interesting ideas about why this might be the case. 20. The Buddha’s Path THE BUDDHA BLOG Aug 6, 2023 Will Dylan understand what Jizo is trying to teach him? Buddhism A Handful of Leaves Stories from the Tradition Jul 16, 2023 The Buddha explains why he only taught a few of the many things he had seen. 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