Bob Greene says mindfulness is not about how to be happy. He believes that happiness can align with better behavior and a clear perception of the world. This week on econ talk we look at Robert Greene's new book, why Buddhism is true.
Robert Wright, author of Why Buddhism Is True, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the psychotherapeutic insights of Buddhism and the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. Wright argues our evolutionary past has endowed us with a mind that can be ill-suited to the stress of the present. He argues that meditation and the non-religious aspects of Buddhism can reduce suffering and are consistent with recent psychological research.