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There are so many stories now about abuses in different Buddhist organizations. Before I visit a center, how can I be sure a community is safe?

There was a time when Buddhists thought they were a bit better than other religions, less prone to abuse, corruption, and chauvinism. Recent scandals in the Buddhist world show that’s not true (if it

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