The Awakening Brain
Like science, Buddhism encourages people to take nothing on faith alone and does not require a belief in God. It also has a detailed model of the mind that translates well to psychology and neurology
One of the greatest remaining scientific questions: What is the relationship between the mind and the brain, especially regarding conscious experience?
Virtue, mindfulness, and wisdom are supported by the three fundamental functions of the brain: regulation, learning, and selection
When you set out on the path of awakening, you begin wherever you are. It takes time to become what we already are.
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