A few days ago I read an interesting interview with a Buddhist monk on the topic of happiness/contentment. You might even agree with this Buddhist on the topics covered. I found myself agreeing with him and you might recall I share your disdain for certain Buddhist concepts. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/13/magazine/matthieu-ricard-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1XSvzRBU9rK4L9PVM6YyccFuTl-frANQ30LYMvW5l9RHFp62lsD6bYcm8rt6ckS-m4LANwD6uab05SCUiy26ocv7B-da7QFGKMsU7A7O7-9NMaM4AoH-YwDto3OiLbc5GTZOqCMpP9gYeIDGrp6qrngFxQIJ4NUgyXpRGNc-Fs77NfENnzawdSh6HNbtGNXSg1A6NGxbxr2Ouzb8x2XYZVFYbcfK9OJuxW9FjiYrsfaam1s2ZFid7PQA8PqcBx7jcC8b-fBDynU9gl5HonZwCu2WOXAadX6otcPkTOfRkifUR1HoVvARRAOUX8neSkGkdk639dpNKIo1dKddkQqD3zmTcHWsoTg2Rhecs4KSXl-6jIdc&smid=nytcore-android-share