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Jason, L.A., Moritsugu, J. (2004). The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Community Building. In: Dockett, K.H., Dudley-Grant, G.R., Bankart, C.P. (eds) Psychology and Buddhism From Individual to Global Community. International and Cultural Psychology Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47937-0_10

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