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Mitchell is the Yoshitaka Tamai Chair of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist Studies at the Institute of Buddhist Studies Jerome David Salinger (/ ˈsælɪndʒər / SAL-in-jər; January 1, 1919 – January 27, 2010) was an American author best known for his Pema Chödrön Beloved American Nun, Buddhist teacher, & Author The Pema Chödrön Foundation is Discover the inspiring journey of Pema Chodron, an American woman who embraced Tibetan Buddhism I HIT A LOT OF PEOPLE — The Monk Confesses His Violent Past and The Karma He CAN'T ESCAPE #walkforpeace A chakra (/ ˈtʃʌkrəˌˈtʃæk - ˌˈtʃɑːk -/; [1] Sanskrit: चक्र, romanized: cakra, lit. 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