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Seeing the Buddha
Right View
The Buddhist Perspective on the Supernatural
Ghosts and the Afterlife
The Buddhist Perspective on Time and Space
Meditation
Buddhist Perspective on Mind Consciousness
Chan Teachings of Huineng
Teaching, Learning, and Upholding the Way in Chan Buddhism
Self-Awakening through Chan
Wisdom and Emptiness of The Diamond Sutra
On Becoming a Bodhisattva

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