Truth is that there is very little over which we have direct control with the single exception of our minds. That is where Buddhism helps us a great deal. We can learn how our own minds work, learn to gain some modicum of control as to how we react to it, and then eventually learn how to endure all...

Buddhism does not forbid bribing (if the bribing is not towards an unholy end but to get what is due to one naturally).

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Install the Chaṭṭhasaṅgāyana Tipiṭaka on your desktop...

Some website...

Doesn't seem to be compatible with Mac...if I'm missing something, please advise...

If we had the technology to visit other planets that had some life on them, they probably would look something like the Jurassic age or some other pre-historic era, with no intelligent species capable of sophisticated language yet. Or maybe the life would only be in the seas and no life on dry land...

Using the 'B' word (Buddhism) to a non-Buddhist is a surefire recipe for failure to communicate...if the/a topic comes up, work around it in general, everyday terms. If there's interest: 'I've been reading about...and it's done wonders for my peace and contentment, and there are no holes in meditat...