Buddhism and Science
Robert Thurman discusses the Buddha’s scientific worldview and argues that it is less dogmatic than modern science.
Is Buddhism Scientific or Religious?
A Buddhist scholar examines the assertion that Buddhism is more like a science of the mind than a religion.
Bad Science?
Many of the studies touting meditation and mindfulness benefits are not methodologically sound.
AI, Karma & Our Robot Future
Two artificial intelligence scientists discuss what's to come.
Who’s Got Good News?
Enlightenment Now, the latest title from Harvard psychologist and author Steven Pinker, posits that happiness depends on external circumstances.
New Study Finds Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation Hard to Prove
“Mind the Hype,” written by a multidisciplinary team of academics and scientists, seeks to raise the bar for future mindfulness research.
Why Buddhism is True (And Why You Can Blame Natural Selection for Your Suffering)
In this adaptation from his new book, Why Buddhism is True, Robert Wright explains how evolutionary psychology supports the Buddhist diagnosis of the human predicament.
The Liberation of Uncertainty
Zen priest Brad Warner talks about his new book, Don’t Be a Jerk, and his quest to make Dogen more accessible to the modern reader.
When Science Met Buddhism
By the 16th century, Tibetans were already challenging received teachings with empirical evidence.
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