The top ten books on Buddhism
The list below reflects a mix of basic knowledge material, well known books and best-sellers, and of course, some personal choices. I would encourage you to go through the list without any preconceptions and take the suggestions according to your needs. Fundamental Books of Buddhism Unlike many other…
Stoic thoughts on what makes a good friend
Friendship is something everyone values and appreciates, but there are times when friendships end. Stoicism can provide an answer to why that happens and what being a friend should truly mean. To know how stoics view their friends, we should aim first to reach the meaning of friendship…
What is Dhamma? The truth taught by the Buddha
It’s difficult to explain or to understand Dhamma in one article, but I’m going to do my best. Dhamma is the natural law that rules the universe, independent of human interference. It’s an almost mechanical law like the gears of a car. Dhamma is akin to life’s guidebook…
The rebellious prince who founded Buddhism: Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
Siddhartha was an Indian prince who lived approximately 25 centuries ago. He was a good-looking man who got married at the age of 16. He lived comfortably, without having to worry about what the rest of the population did. He enjoyed this life until he became 29 years…
What are the four noble truths?
The four noble truths are the summary of the 84 thousand teachings Buddha granted when he first turned the Wheel of the Law. They are called noble because they are superior truths that do not deceive us. They explain what to expect from self-evolution and the path towards…
Famous Buddhists: From Richard Gere to Steve Jobs
The face of Buddhism in Hollywood One of the most famous Buddhists is the actor Richard Gere. He was on a philosophical search when he “bumped” into Buddhism, first with the texts, then with a master. Richard was in a dark emotional place when he started learning about…
What are the core teachings of Buddhism?
Many Buddhists view Buddhism as a method. And indeed it really is well structured. The real challenge of Buddhism is bringing it to life from its theoretical origins. Like many religions, there can be some subtle variations in names and numbers due to the fact that it was…
Beginners Guide To Buddhism: What is Buddhism?
The Origins Buddhism appeared in India in the 6th Century B.C. It came from an area where Hinduism prevailed and that’s why we see a lot in common between both religions. However, it did not flower in India due to religious persecution and intolerance, and it soon moved…
Practising the middle way or Eightfold path?
When Buddha was teaching the four truths of Existence, he revealed that the last one was about the path to cease suffering. He also revealed this path would have eight stages. These stages represent the requirements we should comply with if we want to follow that path. We…
How does a stoic become indifferent?
Here we will provide some theoretical insight and practical measures on how to become indifferent in stoic terms. It seems very hard to stay indifferent to objects and events that surround us in everyday life. There are many things we enjoy and others we fear and avoid. However,…