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What’s in a Word? Sati

The meaning of sati

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What’s In A Word? Dharma

The meaning of dharma

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Winter 2019

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What’s in a Word? Karma

The meaning of karma.

By Andrew Olendzki

Fall 2019

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What’s in a Word? Samsara

Our expert explains the etymology of samsara.

By Andrew Olendzki

Summer 2019

What’s in a Word? Nirvana

Our expert explains the etymology of nirvana.

By Andrew Olendzki

Spring 2019

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What’s in a Word? Emptiness

Our expert explains the etymology of emptiness.

By Andrew Olendzki

Winter 2018

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What's in a Word?

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