How can I attain Nirvana?
Let’s start by asking what is Nirvana? And why would anyone want to attain it? Also, when can it happen? As we answer those questions we might begin to realise that it’s something worth striving for. Nirvana When Siddhartha became Buddha, the word used to explain his state…
What is perfect enlightenment?
After spending 6 years trying to find the solution for human suffering, Buddha finally got there. At that time, it was named Nirvana. It was the end of a path out of the domination of instincts and cravings. Years later, understanding better that Buddha was talking about a…
Necessary teachings for a Buddhist
Let’s talk about what is necessary to learn in order to become a Buddhist. We must remember that Buddhists follow the teachings of Buddha, teachings that made the meaning of life very unique for its followers. The end of the road is the end of suffering Buddha´s main…
The history of Buddhism
The emergence of Buddhism is somewhat unclear. At the time it might have happened, there were not many records of events. Some say Buddha was born 25, 26 centuries ago. Some other stories about him say his enlightenment happened on a full moon night after a day of…
Inspiration from Nick Vujicic: A modern day stoic
How would you feel if from the moment you were born, you were told that you would live a limited and short life? Where you would be unable to move, eat, live without someone else’s support? That’s pretty much a raw summary of what Nick Vujicic had to…
Summary: On happiness by Seneca
On Happiness is a monologue by Seneca, in it he explains to his friend Galean about the meaning of happiness. He starts by saying that happiness is not easily reached. For the more you pursue it, the farther it gets away from you. But there are things that…
On the shortness of life by Seneca: A short summary
“As it is with a play, so it is with life: what matters is not how long the act lasts, but how good it is.” Seneca Seneca is pretty straightforward about how we fail at managing time. According to him, our lifetime is not short, it’s long enough…
Seneca’s best letters
It’s such a challenge when we’re asked to choose among things we adore. But it can also serve as a tool that allows us to evaluate what really is important to us. But I really don’t know if in Mid – 2021 I’ll choose the same letters? Letter…
Using Exposure to Overcome Anxiety
Facing those situations you tend to avoid is an essential part of overcoming anxiety. Often people believe that anxiety levels in a situation will keep on increasing and the only way to cope is to escape. Avoidance is reinforced because it relieves anxiety, but it is only a…
Viktor Frankl and his relationship to Stoic philosophy
Viktor Frankl was the father of logotherapy. He was able to transform one of the worst events in modern history, a concentration prison camp into a study zone. Viktor was held captive in a Nazi prison, and he knew that he couldn’t change that. Instead of allowing his…