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Buddhists Really Are Happier

Posted by michael on from the ommmmmm dept.

bjornte writes "For anyone that wonders what Richard Gere is up to, the BBC explains: 'Scientists say they have evidence to show that Buddhists really are happier and calmer than other people. Tests carried out in the United States reveal that areas of their brain associated with good mood and positive feelings are more active.' So, if you're suffering from the ongoing IT slump..."

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  1. Off to the chinese buffet I go, then... by jpsst34 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ...because the last time I was there, I got a fortune cookie that says, "A smile is your personal welcome mat." No joke. It really says this.

    So, assuming that buddhist are happier, then they must smile more. And if buddhism is popular among the Chinese, then they must be smiling.

    So... I'm going to find one of those smiling welcome mats upon which to wipe my feet!

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