The Self: A Necessary Illusion?
[3:47] Would humans be better off without a concept of the self? Many of our most lauded virtues–generosity, com…
MOREEASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei
[5:23] Wu Wei is a key concept within Daoism – and refers to a serene acceptance of events. It’s a wisdom we’re very …
MOREMinimalism On The Rise In Japan
[1:14] Less is considered more in Japan. More people are starting to adopt the minimalist lifestyle, influenced by tra…
MOREEastern vs. Western Philosophy
[3:47] Eastern philosophy is a great deal more popular than its Western counterpart. That’s not because Western phi…
MOREEastern Philosophy – Lao Tzu
[5:29] Lao Tzu (老子 Lǎo zi, 6th century BC) was one of the most famous Chinese philosophers. Not much is known of the d…
MOREEASTERN PHILOSOPHY – Matsuo Basho
[5:46] Matsuo Basho was one of the most famous Zen poets of Japan, who alerts us to the neglected beauty and interest of ev…
MOREEASTERN PHILOSOPHY – Sen no Rikyu
[5:40] Sen no Rikyū was a Japanese philosopher who understood the role of a cup of tea in a wise and calm life. [Source: Th…
MOREEASTERN PHILOSOPHY – The Buddha
[5:43] The Buddha’s philosophy teaches us that our desires are at the root of our restlessness – and that c…
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