Katherine Wharton / TruthdigOct 8, 2010
Have you heard about Vakkali, the Buddhist sage who attained Nirvana while slicing his own throat? Of all the major faith traditions, Buddhism is often seen as the most peaceful, but "Buddhist Warfare" exposes its darker side.Have you heard about Vakkali, the Buddhist sage who attained Nirvana while slicing his own throat? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
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