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Studying Buddhism? \u00a0Here\u2019s a story to show how some of its ideas have \u00a0permeated \u00a0American culture. \u00a0\u00a0 Salon Magazine<\/a>\u00a0has an interesting story about the increasing use of meditation by members of Congress. Congressmen Ryan and Sanford even encourage other members to try it. And Ryan is even writing a book about how meditation can reduce stress and even heal Congress.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"