  meditation, science & statistics urlLink Slashdot: Buddhists Really Are Happier "...there seems to be scientific evidence for the idea that a regular program of a certain kind of meditative practice can have a positive effect on the brain. " there's nothing as good as a slashdot discussion to widen your religious horizons on a boring saturday afternoon. see coments urlLink #601940 , urlLink #6017045 , urlLink #6015527 , urlLink #6020291 , urlLink #6018386 , urlLink #6022104 , urlLink #6014728 , and finally urlLink #6026027 . all short little snippets of wisdom by atheists, buddhists and observers. no gory scientific details. now, of course i respect your religious ideals. if your religion does not encourage you to go beyond, don't read. easy. on the other hand, this orange juice i'm having... never mind. 
