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OpinionEditorial17 April 202610 min

Against the word spirituality: why we need better categories

The term 'spirituality' has become a catch-all for Eastern philosophical traditions, obscuring the nuanced distinctions between dharmic, bhakti, and tantric practices. By relying on this nebulous category, we risk erasing the historical and cultural contexts that give these traditions their depth and complexity. As we grapple with the limitations of 'spirituality', we must consider what new categories might emerge to replace it

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