{"title":"Peter Skilling","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the insightful world of Peter Skilling, a renowned scholar of Buddhism. Explore his accessible and thought-provoking works, ideal for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Browse his collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buddha-s-words-for-tough-times-book-peter-skilling-9781614298892","title":"Buddha's Words for Tough Times","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwenty translations from the vast corpus of Buddhist literature come alive in this full-color anthology of ancient wisdom for turbulent times, as a master scholar uncovers their sources and significance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Change and loss have always been part of the human condition, but in today's world, the pace and intensity of uncertainty has reached new extremes. 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