What's in a Word?

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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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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for more lovingkindness, mindfulness in schools and government is debated, and a memorial service for Bernie Glassman. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Emma Varvaloucas and Matthew Abrahams

Feb 16, 2019

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Thus Have I Heard: An American Sutra

With the outbreak of World War II, Japanese Americans were incarcerated by the thousands. Out of the crucible of the camps, a uniquely American Buddhism was born.

By Duncan Ryuken Williams

Spring 2019

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Finding Meaning in Mortality

Accepting death is the key to a meaningful life. But doing so isn’t easy. Marvin Harada shares inspiring examples from the Shin tradition of people and practices that will help us face mortality.

Reverend Marvin Harada

Feb 2019

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