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Stephen Batchelor, a teacher and former Buddhist monk who rose to prominence after the publication of 1997’s Buddhism without Belief s, offers a philosophical exploration of secular Buddhism in his ...

Ross Channing Reed does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

How to live a good life At a time of year when many of us are reflecting on our lives and setting goals, we look at the research into what makes for a good life – and share some advice on how to get ...