science of the mind

Buddhism is the science of the mind. It is the mind watching itself "very" closely and admitting with complete honesty the situation in which it finds itself. Driven by desire and the tendency to compare it becomes aggressive, competitive, jealous, sometimes hostile. This works in complete opposition to the deeper need to connect with people on the basis of love, respect and compassion. If you look at your own psychology you will discover this to be true, or not. Buddhism doesn't dictate anything but simply encourages people to think clearly and be emotionally honest with themselves.