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All the ideas for 'Buddhacarita', 'works' and 'Geometrical Method and Metaphysics'

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

19398

Minds are best explained by their ends, and bodies by efficient causes [Leibniz]

16. Persons / E. Rejecting the Self / 4. Denial of the Self

7906	When the Buddha reached the highest level of insight, he could detect no self in the world [Ashvaghosha]

29. Religion / C. Spiritual Disciplines / 3. Buddhism

7904	The first stage of trance is calm amidst applied and discursive thinking [Ashvaghosha]

7905	The Buddha sought ultimate reality and the final goal of existence in his meditations [Ashvaghosha]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / a. Problem of Evil

20698

Irenaeus says evil is necessary for perfect human development [Irenaeus, by Davies,B]