Verifiable conclusions: A simple guide to life Many books have
been written about Buddhism, but they tend to be too
complicated, detailed, or otherwise inaccessible for normal,
“lay” people looking for a more concise explanation. A short,
elegant handbook was needed. Robert Bogoda: The Buddha’s
teaching [is a] rational and consistent plan for wholesome
living. It is not based on dogma or blind faith, but on facts
and verifiable conclusions. It therefore offers a reasonable way
of life which should be attractive to any thinking person.
Moreover, the Dhamma is completely compatible with the advances
of modern science and does not require clever reinterpretations
to avoid clashes with scientific discoveries. This is a great
essay and an excellent introduction to Buddhism and meditation.