If there is no soul in Buddhism, how do we account for spirits and ghosts?
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**Bright on Buddhism Episode 46 - **If there is no soul in Buddhism, how do we account for spirits and ghosts? Why is this important? How does this affect how Buddhism is practiced across East Asia?

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