Evaluating Your Purpose in Life: The PIL Test
Logotherapy considers meaning to be one of the foundations of life. According to this philosophy, having a meaning in life…
Philosophy and Psychology
Philosophy and Psychology are two different areas of knowledge. However, they often share a common background. Authors such as Carl Jung, practices such as Buddhism, and Eastern Philosophy are some of the things that you’ll find out about in this section.
More Information, Less Intelligence
Access to more information is one of the greatest transformations that the technological revolution brought about. This is because it introduced the concept of an “information society“. The unfortunate thing about this phenomenon is that a large part of society…
The Relationship Between Uncertainly and Change According to Pema Chodron
The teachings of Pema Chodron can show you how, even if it’s difficult to assimilate, life is more like turbulent…
Erich Fromm and What Human Condition Needs
According to Erich Fromm, the human condition needs a change. Most noteworthy, Erich Fromm challenged Sigmund Freud. Reformulating the concept…
What to Do if You Feel Your Life Has No Meaning
“My life has no purpose. I feel adrift with no direction. I don’t know what I want, nothing motivates me…
The Philosophy of Doubt: A Brief Historical Review
Not much has been written about the philosophy of doubt. The history of thought and the history of doubt go…
The Ten Spiritual Realms of Zen Buddhism
According to Buddhist cosmology, there are ten spiritual realms that become ten different states of mind. These states subject the…
Being a Pessimist Has Its Advantages
“If you believe that good things will happen to you, they will”. How many times have you heard that phrase? Some people defend positive thinking and the (undeniable) link between optimism and well-being. But what if being a pessimist has…
Heart Sutra, the Buddhist Text Filled with Wisdom
The Heart Sutra is a wildly popular text from the Buddhist school of thought. It’s been studied and researched more…
The Myth of Dionysus, God of Wine and Pleasure
The myth of Dionysus – also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology – tells of a vital, joyful demigod who…
Zazen Practice – The Secret of Zen
Zazen practice didn’t reach Western culture until the beginning of the 20th century. It entered this society through our appreciation…
Yin and Yang: The Duality of Existence
The concept of yin and yang stems from a Chinese philosophy called Taoism. Taoism is a philosophical framework that was created by Laozi, an ancient writer who may or may not have actually existed. What we do know is that…
Conscientious Objection in Spain
Your conscious is your built-in moral compass. You might also think of it as a place where you store your principles and values. So, when people say to let your conscious be your guide when making a decision, they’re saying…
Human Violence: Why We Can’t Eradicate It
The main function of human rights is to protect inalienable, fundamental rights to which we’re inherently entitled simply because we’re…
Friedrich Nietzsche and the Will to Power
Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the most important philosophers of the nineteenth century, along with other prominent figures such as…
Humans and Mortality
Humans are the only species that understand that there’s a finite end to life. Humans even created an entire discipline to study the finite nature of man, called philosophy. We spend a lot of time reflecting on death. It seems…
Fulfilling Your Values through Moral Obligation
Everyone has morals. Each person knows or has an idea of what’s right or wrong. However, knowing that something’s wrong…
The Teachings of Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh is 92 years old. He’s a prolific writer, poet, and advocate for internal transformation through meditation. This kind, peaceful, and inspiring man has been a very active advocate for peace and human rights. If you…
Some of the Best Quotes by Philosopher Zeno of Citium
Some of the quotes by Zeno of Citium are related to the basic premises of his school of thought: that…
Eight Worldly Dharmas about Detachment
The eight worldly dharmas refer to everything that blocks your conscious ability to be happy. Buddhism and psychology state that clinging to material possessions, pride, or the desire to gain can lead to suffering. You’ve probably heard that Buddhism is…