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What is Vasubandhu's role in Yogachara Buddhism?

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What are Vasubandhu's main contributions to Yogachara philosophy?

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How did Vasubandhu become a co-founder of Yogachara Buddhism?

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What are the key beliefs of Yogachara Buddhism?

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What is the meaning of the term "Yogachara"?

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What is the relationship between Vasubandhu and Asanga in the development of Yogachara Buddhism?

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What texts did Vasubandhu write that are important to Yogachara Buddhism?

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How did Vasubandhu's background and upbringing influence his views on Yogachara?

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What is the significance of Vasubandhu's concept of "mind-only" in Yogachara philosophy?

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How did Vasubandhu's teachings contribute to the spread of Yogachara Buddhism?

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What are some criticisms of Vasubandhu's ideas within the Yogachara tradition?

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How does Vasubandhu's approach to meditation and mindfulness differ from other Buddhist schools?

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What is the role of compassion in Vasubandhu's teachings?

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How does Vasubandhu's understanding of emptiness differ from other Buddhist philosophers?

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What are some key practices or techniques recommended by Vasubandhu in Yogachara Buddhism?

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What is the relationship between Yogachara Buddhism and other Buddhist schools, such as Theravada and Mahayana?

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How did Vasubandhu's teachings on consciousness and perception influence later developments in Yogachara philosophy?

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What is the role of karma and rebirth in Yogachara Buddhism according to Vasubandhu?

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What are some common misconceptions about Vasubandhu and his teachings in Yogachara Buddhism?

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How does Vasubandhu's understanding of the self and the nature of reality differ from other Buddhist schools?

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