What’s the Best Way to Eat? A Stoic Perspective
Eating the Right Way Ancient Stoics were concerned with a variety of topics and just one of those interests was the topic of food, or more specifically, the right way of eating. Stoics were firm believers in limiting the type of food people should eat and how they…
How to Think About Sex in the Modern World: A Stoic Guide
Liberal vs Conservative Ideas About Sex This may seem like an unusual topic, but it is one worth discussing and analyzing in relation to Stoicism. Opinions about sex are not set in stone within Stoic circles, as certain philosophers are more conservative than others. For example, when it…
Why Should You Practice Stoicism? – The Philosophy of Freedom
Learn about the benefits of a Stoic mindset through Nelson Mandela, who created social and political change in his country, and one of history’s most well-known and beloved icons. You may be thinking “why should I practice Stoicism?” The answer is subjective, of course, and will vary based…
Top Five Benefits of Stoic Philosophy: From Presence to Self-Actualization
Introducing the Benefits of Practicing Stoicism In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, one may wonder how an ancient philosophy can be beneficial to the mind and soul. You may ask: why should I be interested in what a bunch of old, dead guys have to…
What happens to a Buddhist when they die?
Many of our world’s most famous philosophies have been built with this question in mind. Others did not give much thought or attention to it. Buddhism has touched briefly on the topic, in an esoteric style though. Quantum Physics and Buddhism Quantum physics is a modern branch of…
Stay with me: A Buddhist view on Suicide
I’ve always seen suicide as an act of great courage. But I respect those who consider it an act of great cowardice. I believe it takes courage to leave life, to know the pain we will cause to those left behind. Most of all, it takes courage to…
Buddhism in the 21st century: A philosophy that embraces change
We’re well into the 21st century, and a multiplicity of ancient religions and philosophies are still accepted around the world. Though some are still subject to discussion and disagreement. Some of them have had to make adjustments to retain their believers. But what about a 2500 year old…
The lifestyle of a Buddhist: What do Buddhists do?
Buddhists are normal ordinary people, and since showing off is not something they like to do, you might be close to one and won’t even know that they’re a Buddhist. There won’t be rituals or prayers, pictures or outfits. Those people in special outfits are the monks and…
Who is Marcus Aurelius? – Plato’s Ideal Philosopher King
Introducing the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, philosopher, thinker and emperor was born in the year 121 AD, in the 2nd Century. His love for Stoicism was molded in his youth, where he was educated intensively in both philosophy and rhetoric, two essential skills that made him a successful ruler…
What are Buddhist virtues?
When he was among us, Siddarta was not called Buddha. The name came long after his enlightenment, but we can find in the writings of his disciples, the Tripitaka, the mention of the three main virtues he developed, morality, deep concentration and wisdom And these are the virtues…