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Robert Wright

This American author and journalist writes about science, politics, history, and religion. Why Buddhism is True is a narrative about his pursuit of knowledge about Western Buddhism as well as mindfulness meditation practices and their interconnection to modern psychology.

Bhikkhu Bodhi

This Buddhist monk, known for his translations of Buddhist texts into English, discusses with the author the emotional freedom that is the result of the Buddhist path. His emphasis is on one’s ability to choose among one's emotions rather than being at their will.

Gary Weber

This American spiritual teacher focused on non-duality is described as having a consciousness that operates on a different level than the average person. A brain scan showed that his default mode network was remarkably quiet at all times.

Dale Wright

This brother of the author is described as struggling with late middle age. He is quoted as saying, “It...

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