http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/diana_st_ruth Buddhism Now. She is also the author of several books on Buddhism.]]> en http://images.newstatesman.com/users/avatars/diana-st-ruth.jpg http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/diana_st_ruth http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/the-faith-column/2007/02/holy-pay-buddhism-rituals http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/the-faith-column/2007/02/holy-pay-buddhism-rituals Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:23:32 GMT Diana St Ruth How rituals cannot be seen route to a holy pay-off in the future

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