10 Misconceptions about Buddhism

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Four Ennobling Truths

The four noble truths are not true for everyone.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Aug 21, 2018

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The Biggest Misconception about Buddhism

Contrary to popular belief, most Buddhists throughout history have not meditated.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Nov 02, 2017

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Only the Occasional Brothel

The “unconstrained conduct” of Zen is more literary trope than pervasive practice.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Oct 05, 2017

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Was Buddha God or Human?

While Buddhism has a place for gods, the Buddha wasn’t exactly one of them.

Robert E. Buswell, Jr. and Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Sep 13, 2017

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One Way to Nirvana

It’s not just the Buddha Way that’s different—the Buddhist mountaintop is different, too.

By Donald S. Lopez, Jr., Robert E. Buswell, Jr.

Jul 03, 2014

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Slow-Motion Satori

The Zen tradition’s “sudden enlightenment” may not be so sudden after all.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

Jun 26, 2014

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Buddhism: Philosophy or Religion?

In Asian religious traditions, religion—with its myths, magic, and miracles—goes hand in hand with philosophy.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

May 29, 2014

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Killing in the Name Of …

Like other world religions, Buddhism has its own justifications for violence.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

May 22, 2014

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Beggars Can’t Be Choosers

Are all Buddhist vegetarians? The Buddha explicitly rejected vegetarianism as a requirement for his followers.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

May 15, 2014

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