What does "poa" actually mean?

What does "poa" actually mean?

Author: Nicholas Bright Haight May 13, 2022 Duration: 13:47

Bright on Buddhism Episode 29 - What does "poa" actually mean? Why is it important? How has the understanding of this term changed over time?

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