Love Religion, but Hate Intolerance? Try Buddhism
New research finds that, unlike those of monotheistic faiths, Buddhist concepts do not inspire prejudice toward outsiders.
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Buddhism
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Study: Buddhist Meditation Promotes Rational Thinking
Studies looking at the brains of people playing a fairness game found very different responses between Buddhist meditators and other participants.
Compassion: The New Wonder Drug
New research suggests compassion helps buffer women against the physical consequences of emotional stress.
Accepting the Pain
A new study says patients with chronic pain who manage to accept their condition, and the negative aspects that result from it, reap a wide variety of benefits.
Parallel Paths?
Review: A useful but incomplete book looks at the compatibility (if any) of Buddhism and science.