The teachings and philosophy of the Buddha are, in my opinion, truer and more enlightened than those attributed in the Bible to Christ, but the very title of this book caused me, as a nullifidian, to cringe. Is secular Buddhism an oxymoron? It seems to me that Buddhism, with its monks, stories of miracles that the Buddha supposedly performed, and in some quarters a belief in a form of reincarnation or transmigration, is simply another religion. One that requires a religious devotion or faith that not even the Buddha would have endorsed--at least according to the following quote:
"Do not accept any of my words on faith,
Believing them just because I said them.
Be like an analyst buying gold, who cuts, burns,
And critically examines his product for authenticity.
Only accept what passes the test
By proving useful and beneficial in your life."

Are there 'truths' to be found in the statements of the Buddha? I would answer, by all means, yes. But is Buddhism 'true?' As one who is without faith or religious belief, I must answer, no.

Robert Wright is very knowledgeable.