
The Secret Spiritual Lives of Buddhist Studies Scholars
Many scholars noted religious experiences that led them to their interest in Buddhism while some commented on the tension between these personal experiences and their scholarly work

Many scholars noted religious experiences that led them to their interest in Buddhism while some commented on the tension between these personal experiences and their scholarly work

In a previous commentary, we highlighted common manifestations of overt, vulgar spiritual materialism—the desire for material gain through “spiritual” means, such as charging for blessings