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In a long-overdue portrait of modern Chinese Buddhism, we encounter truly remarkable individuals whose hard-won insights remain sources of inspiration and understanding for anyone interested in the history and practice of Buddhism.","brand":"Shambhala Publications","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42869863055440,"sku":"9781645472230B","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781645472230-l.jpg?v=1785883488"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/en-ca\/collections\/shambhala-publications.oembed","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}