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News and commentary of the current state of Zen and Buddism

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American Buddhism: Commercialization and Appropriation

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Otomo

This video explores media coverage of Buddhism’s spread into America, how Americans have commercialized and trivialized Buddhist practices and imagery,

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FREE BOOK: The Doctrine Of The Buddha

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Otomo

The Doctrine Of The Buddha is a FREE Public Domain book that is available online here The doctrine of the

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What is Secular Humanism

March 12, 2021March 17, 2021 Otomo atheist, secular humanism

An very good outline of what Secular Humanism is, and its implications for a spiritual seeker in a Christian View.

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The Dark World of New Age Gurus

March 10, 2021March 11, 2021 Otomo 1 Comment Critical Thinking, eckhart tolle, Esther Hicks, MLM, napoleon hill, new age, new thought, pseudoBuddhist, pseudoscience, pseudoZen, secular humanism, self help, the secret

A documentary on the dark truth of the Secular Humanist New Age religions that exposes con artists, MLM’s and get rich schemes have used religion to profit off the spiritual needs of others.

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Fake Monks

March 2, 2021March 4, 2021 Otomo 0 Comments fake monks

There are fake monks out in the popular tourist spots and open-air markets. Learn who they are and how to protect yourself from them.

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