Managing anxious thoughts
The thoughts we have are a big influence on how we end up feeling. It is not the situation that we are in that determines how we feel, but rather it is the thoughts, meanings, and interpretations that we set around that situation. Just as we are often…
How stoics derive meaning from suffering
In this article, we will discuss suffering, its roots and how to deal with it. Stoic philosophy can help us to dismantle this phenomenon. Suffering is a part of life, and many often find it on the path created to avoid it. In stoic philosophy, suffering is considered…
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a time-limited and goal oriented psychological intervention that aims to teach individuals practical skills in order to manage their mental health issues. The goal of CBT is to help individuals identify and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that may be maintaining their…
What do Stoics think about wealth?
In this article we will focus on the notion of wealth from the perspective of Roman stoic philosophers. In today’s society, like in many others in the past, wealth is the symbol of success. Especially in a capitalist society we can see wealth as the reason and goal…
What is the purpose of life, according to Buddhism?
The Buddhist purpose of life has to do with the meaning of the word Buddhi. This word means to be awakened. So, we can say the purpose in life for a Buddhist is to become awakened, or to reach enlightenment. But what motivates Buddhists towards this direction is…
Do Buddhists believe in a soul? What is the illusion of the soul?
Among all the novel ideas brought forward by the Buddhist tradition, there’s a fundamental concept that guarantees the development towards enlightenment, this concept is Rebirth. It’s common to hear people saying reincarnation, but reincarnation is different from rebirth. Reincarnation As the word says, reincarnation means re-enter the flesh…
What is Rebirth? How does reincarnation work?
Buddhists believe that we’re on a path of constant transformation. The person reading this line now is not the same that read the title of the article. This is why there’s a famous Buddhist saying that states that “no man bathes twice in the same river”. According to…
What is the way of Inquiry?
“It is proper for you, Kalamas, to doubt, to be uncertain; uncertainty has arisen in you about what is doubtful. Come, Kalamas. Do not go upon what has been acquired by repeated hearing; nor upon tradition; nor upon rumor; nor upon what is in a scripture; nor upon…
How to stay calm
In this article, we will explore some useful advice on how to remain calm. Stoics saw calmness as a way of life, and their teachings can be of great value in this subject. Staying calm is, in most situations, better than letting your emotions run wild and rampant.…
How does a Buddhist meditate?
Meditation is a natural part of Buddhist life. And it is gaining more and more practitioners even if their practice is not linked to Buddhism. What is interesting about Buddhist methodology is that there are many ways of practicing and many reasons to do so, which we will…