I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in …

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I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice. ✨ Interview with Bob Abernethy, www.pbs.org. September 19, 2003.
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