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Buddhism offers a path to inner peace from "summary" of Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright

The teachings of Buddhism provide a framework for understanding the nature of the mind and the causes of suffering. By recognizing the impermanent and unsatisfactory nature of the world around us, we can begin to cultivate a sense of inner peace that is not dependent on external circumstances. Through practices such as mindfulness meditation, we can learn to observe our thoughts and emotions without becoming caught up in them, allowing us to develop a greater sense of mental clarity and emotional balance. One of the key insights of Buddhism is the concept of non-self, which challenges our habitual tendency to identify with our thoughts and feelings. By recognizing that our sense of self is just a construct of the mind,...
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    Why Buddhism is True

    Robert Wright

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