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Lynne Highfield asked this question about Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment:
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Berislav Jozic Starts with interesting comparison of conclusions of psychology and teachings of buddhism (modular theory of the mind, conscious mind as an "observer"…moreStarts with interesting comparison of conclusions of psychology and teachings of buddhism (modular theory of the mind, conscious mind as an "observer" and not "driver"...) and around two thirds of the book are very interesting analysis of similarities and joint messages that can be taken as confirmed in such a modern-ancient and scientific-religious way. Nothing truly new as most of the ideas I have read or heard already, but nicely told.
However, third part of the book is a tiring discussion of the author with himself on some buddhistic theses, peppered with memories from his experiences at meditational retreats which to me where completely uninteresting (probably would be interesting to someone deeply knowledgeable in buddhism).
Generally am happy to have read it, but would prefer to have stopped at two thirds as the last part was (for me) completely wasted time. (less)
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Lynne Highfield Thank you for your intelligent comments about this book and though I've not yet read it, the thought of the last chapter or so put me off reading it. ...more
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