Buddhist nationalism

Freethought Radio by Freedom From Religion Foundation

May 7, 202649:44Music

FFRF Director of Communications Amitabh Pal joins us as we interview journalist and author Sonia Faleiro about her book "The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping Modern Asia."

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