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Buddhists Really Are Happier

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. Might be better than chemical happyness by Golthar · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sounds like the next best thing compared to chemical happynes :P

    Think of the computers that get saved if IT personel have more peace of mind

  2. Re:yea? by Henry+V+.009 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sounds like a soul mate. Well, except for the virus and attachment part. But you gotta expect that from a chick. Get her phone number for me.

  3. hmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I became a buddhist about 2 years ago after being raised a catholic. The article is most definitely true. People I work with comment how laid back I am, and how happy I seem. Its just a different story at home when you have a bitchy wife. How the heck is a person supposed to become enlightened when their wife is constantly picking fights and yelling. hehe

  4. Re:Why always those budda statues? by bill_mcgonigle · · Score: 2, Funny

    Dude, Buddha is spiritually enlightened, and fat and happy. What more can you ask for?

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  5. Re:Off to the chinese buffet I go, then... by FroMan · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... between the sheets.

    Hmm, that one has got to be the first fortune cookie fortune that I have not been able to add "... between the sheets" to and even crack a smile. Damn, you have ruined my entire chinese food experience.

    Now I want to slip in one of your fortune cookies, "I hope you die." Between sheets or not.

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  6. Ah ha, I KNEW it! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    So, if you're suffering from the ongoing IT slump...

    ... I should kill Buddhists and eat the "happiness" part of their brain??

    Trust me, it sounds like a good idea at first but it definitely doesn't work.