Johnathan biAchillean DialecticsSing again Muse of child-like Achilles’ choice: glory over life.Dec 4, 20192Dec 4, 20192
Johnathan biKanye’s “Jesus is King” Marks an Inflection Point in Western Civilization“I thought I was the god of culture but culture was my god.”Nov 2, 20193Nov 2, 20193
Johnathan biMimesis without Rivalry: A Buddhist Perspective on Innovation and ViolenceRene Girard credits mimesis — the innate drive to imitate others — with the best and worst of modernity. On the one hand, he applauds the…Sep 14, 2019Sep 14, 2019
Johnathan biBuddhist Accelerationism: Capitalism as SatireMy jaw dropped as the Hindu scholar across me detailed how her religious-cultural tradition not only encouraged worldly satisfaction but…Jul 16, 20192Jul 16, 20192
Johnathan biLiterary Masters and BUddhI haven’t properly read fiction in about a decade.Jul 13, 2019Jul 13, 2019
Johnathan biEgo and It’s TricksWhen I talk with monks, success is defined by empire building. “What a sterile, uneventful existence,” it whispers, “you are better.” When…Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
Johnathan biHow to Cultivate Faith in Buddhism“The Dharma [teachings of the Buddha] is absolutely true and infallible discovered by a perfectly enlightened being, but…” the monk…Jun 25, 2019Jun 25, 2019