Swindles and Sacraments: A Story of Deception and Belief
Episode Date: September 26, 2025The Buddha said, "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and c...
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358 episodes transcribedThe Buddha said, "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and c...
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