buddhism
Does quantum mechanics favor Buddhist philosophy?
No. But Buddhism and quantum mechanics have much to teach each other.
Can you be scientific and spiritual?
Spirituality can be an uncomfortable word for atheists. But does it deserve the antagonism that it gets?
What is the ‘self’? The 3 layers of your identity.
Answering the question of who you are is not an easy task. Let's unpack what culture, philosophy, and neuroscience have to say.
▸
12 min
—
with
A new essay takes a holistic look at the trolley problem
Knowing what to do is one thing, doing it is another.
Karma doesn’t work how most people think it does
Eastern traditions have complex views on how karma affects your life.
How meditation can change your life and mind
Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.
▸
20 min
—
with
Has science made religion useless?
Placing science and religion at opposite ends of the belief spectrum is to ignore their unique purposes.
▸
14 min
—
with
How to dissolve your ego—and why you should
Ever want to move forward but find you're in your own way?
10 Buddhist quotes to help you navigate challenging times
The Buddha wasn't concerned with transcendence, but rather fully embodying the moment.
What does self-actualization mean in different cultures?
Critics complain that Maslow's hierarchy of needs focuses too much on the West. Yet other cultures often have similar ideas about personal development.
Is mindfulness possible in a capitalist society?
In McMindfulness, Ronald Purser says modern mindfulness is dictated more by market forces than ethics.
God is not a man with a beard on a throne in the clouds
Symbols are often used to help people get an idea of higher, often ineffable, truths.
▸
8 min
—
with
America has outgrown its ‘Judeo-Christian’ label. What’s next?
At one point, America needed to be called a Judeo-Christian nation. Now, with growing populations of Muslims, Evangelicals, Sikhs, Atheists, and other faiths, what should America call itself next?
▸
5 min
—
with
Stand up against religious discrimination — even if it’s not your religion
As religious diversity increases in the United States, we must learn to channel religious identity into interfaith cooperation.
▸
5 min
—
with
Life is hard: Jordan Peterson and the nature of suffering
The Canadian professor's old-school message is why many started listening to him.
This is the best (and simplest) world map of religions
Both panoramic and detailed, this infographic manages to show both the size and distribution of world religions.
7 essential Eastern philosophy books
Discover the holistic and all-encompassing philosophies of the ancient East.
How Taoist philosophy deals with the concept of anxiety
Perpetual worry doesn't have to be your default mindset.
Alan Watts quotes that will change your perspective on life
Unwind the mind with these thought-provoking Alan Watts quotes.
4 major religions with anarchist roots
Surprisingly, many of the world's most popular religions have a lot to do with anarchy.
Jordan Peterson’s take on the origins of the Buddha
In this short video, he compares the outset of Buddhism with the biblical garden.
▸
with
Practicing self-compassion boosts immunity and healing, top British researchers say
The Buddha's teachings seem to be on point.
9 weird and terrifying monsters from Japanese mythology
From animated umbrellas to polite-but-violent turtle-people, Japan's folklore contains some extremely creative monsters.
Philosopher Alan Watts on the difference between money and wealth
What would you do if money was no object?
10 powerful quotes to inspire your meditation practice
Sometimes doing nothing means everything.
Similar ideas between Buddhism and Western psychology
Buddhism and Western science converge on a number of ideas.
10 Buddhist koans, and why understanding them is pointless
To go beyond meaning you might need a helpful phrase.
An end to suffering: 10 quotes on Buddhist philosophy
It's not what you have, it's what you do with it.
The path of bliss: 11 epic quotes from Joseph Campbell
The great mythologist reminds us that our bliss is part of our suffering.
Why the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is up for debate
The Dalai Lama is important, so important that he might decide not to come back after his next death.