Johnathan biAchillean DialecticsSing again Muse of child-like Achilles’ choice: glory over life.1 min read·Dec 4, 2019--2--2
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.”8 min read·Nov 2, 2019--3--3
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…23 min read·Sep 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…6 min read·Jul 16, 2019--2--2
Johnathan biLiterary Masters and BUddhI haven’t properly read fiction in about a decade.2 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jul 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…7 min read·Jun 25, 2019----