It takes years for a tree to grow and bear fruit. It takes only a moment to cut that tree down. If wisdom, compassion, and peace are the trees we grow, anger is the ax that cuts them down.
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Do You Really Exist? | Buddhist Philosophy
Of course you exist, don’t worry! If you didn’t, how would you know it? There wouldn’t exist anyone to know they don’t exist! To put your existence to doubt is to prove it. Only one who exists may wonder whether they do or not! Right? Right… Unless our premise is wrong. A wrong premise may…
How To Overcome Desire | Buddha’s Lesson
Our inability to handle desire is at the root of most our problems. Buddhist psychology says it’s the root of all of them…
Nietzsche & Buddha’s Lessons On Suffering
Nietzsche and the Buddha give us some of the deepest insights and advice on how to face suffering
Buddhist Karma & Rebirth Explained
The law of karma and rebirth is one of the bedrock teachings of the Buddha. It is also one of the most problematic ones.
Jung vs Buddha – Self vs Non-Self
Jung’s Self archetype and Buddha’s non-self teaching are two of the most profound formulations of our true nature. But can they work together?
The Noble Eightfold Path – Explained By Buddha
The Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism is, simply put, the path to nirvāṇa. It is the teaching put into practice. To walk this path all the way is to reach awakening and liberation.