Epicurus vs. Buddha and the Buddhists

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    2. 2022 Epicurus vs Buddhism Compare and Contrast Thread 81

      • Cassius
      • January 27, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    2. Good General Reference Post Contrasting Buddhism with Epicurus 11

      • Cassius
      • January 28, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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    2. Meditation and Epicurean Philosophy (?) 17

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      • January 9, 2022 at 8:01 PM
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    2. Meditare mortem & Mindfulness of Death 17

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    2. Opening Post On Distinguishing Epicurean Philosophy from Buddhism 12

      • Cassius
      • December 17, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    2. Review of "Why Buddhism is True"

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      • February 16, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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