Among everything brain controls, emotion is probably the most abstract. Different things can evoke different emotions, and religion is one of the strongest forces. I personally am not religious, but I've seen many people who are religious and how religion have affected their life so much. Religions like Buddhism can calm people and make people understand fundamental truths. Believers like Lobsang Rapgay do daily meditations and visit temples on festivals, and Buddhism is reflected in many other aspects of his life as well. It is amazing how believing in things can change people not only mentally but also physically.
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