Of course, you don’t have to adopt Buddhism to adopt their beliefs, Wright recognizes that Buddhist ideas may conflict with ideas in other traditions. Wright attempts to do just that throughout his book, Why Buddhism is True, where he argues that Buddhist beliefs surrounding the human predicament are fundamentally correct, and that modern psychology and neurology ultimately prove the validity of those beliefs. However, the Buddha explains in his most famous sermon the“The Four Noble Truths,” so the discussion of the meaning of the word truth certainly seems appropriate when discussing Buddhism. Early Buddhist writings even go as far as to cast doubts about whether “truth” ultimately exists. In fact, a key concept of Buddhism is to be suspicious of how you interpret the world and what you believe to be true. What is “truth?” Author Robert Wright recognizes that truth is subjective, and proving that Buddhism is true is a rather tricky business. As you read, you’ll learn how life may actually be like The Matrix, how you might not have control over your decisions, and how meditation can help you find inner peace. Throughout Why Buddhism is True, Robert Wright aims to prove how the teachings of Buddhism are supported by modern scientific evidence and can help you live a better life.

Instead, through the practice of Buddhism, you can transcend everyday emotions like worry and stress and find inner peace through meditation and a simple change in perspective.

Unlike The Matrix, you don’t have to live in a pod and experience a dream-like world. Think about your average day, where do your thoughts lead you? Do you worry about an upcoming deadline, an upcoming bill payment, or even what people may think about you? Life is full of constant worry, but what if all those emotions were all simply illusions? What if life really is like The Matrix and we have no control over our lives? While the idea of separating the mind and body, like Neo in The Matrix, seems impossible, the teachings of Buddhism prove that it is possible. Learn the science and philosophy behind Buddhism and how meditation can improve your relationship with yourself and the world around you.

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