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The Merit Economy
What happens to Buddhist institutions when the traditional model of support—merit-based giving—changes?
By Jeff WilsonWhat happens to Buddhist institutions when the traditional model of support—merit-based giving—changes?
By Jeff WilsonScholar Jeff Wilson discusses his research on the history of pro-life movements in North America and Japan amid a renewed push for restrictions on abortion in the US.
By Karen Jensen with Jeff WilsonPure Land Buddhism’s emphasis on universal support is experienced personally as the feeling of “inner togetherness.”
By Jeff WilsonTwo new perspectives
By Jeff Wilson, Wendy Biddlecombe AgsarWithout fanfare, American Buddhists have been performing same-sex marriages for over 40 years.
By Jeff WilsonMindfulness is no longer just a form of meditation—it’s a lifestyle that can be bought and sold. Is there an upside?
By Jeff WilsonA new map published by the Washington Post misrepresents Buddhist populations in Western states.
By Jeff WilsonThe Journal of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies brings Buddhist studies out of the academy
By Jeff WilsonAn interview with Reverend Patricia Kanaya Usuki
By Jeff WilsonStart your day with a fresh perspective
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