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Buddhism As Practical Philosophy
- Buddhism has seeped into Western culture and manifests widely as mindfulness in many institutions.
- Stripping back later religiosity reveals a practical, philosophical Dharma focused on practice and ethics.
Mindfulness In The British Parliament
- Stephen Batchelor recounts surprising uptake of mindfulness: MPs and Lords received eight-week courses in Parliament.
- He also notes mindfulness can be prescribed on the NHS, a development he once would have called fantasy.
Evaluate Dharma By Its Effects
- The Dharma should be judged by its therapeutic effectiveness, not metaphysical truth-claims.
- Mindfulness lies at the heart of the Buddha's teaching and is presented as the path to Nirvana in primary texts.