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Jeff KrasnoThe Physical & Spiritual Dimensions of FastingWhat do Jesus, Muhammad and the Buddha have in common? Indeed, they all had an impeccable fashion sense. If I had my druthers, I would don…Mar 20, 20222Mar 20, 20222
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Massimiliano SagittariusOn Asceticism: A Personal Interpretation of Schopenhauer’s “Will to Live”The past couple of weeks been mentally and physically challenging. I lost a job that I really liked due to lay offs and been walking around…Apr 18
Kenneth LeongAn Ode to Wholesome PleasureYesterday, I shared a thought on my Facebook timeline: “Buddhism frowns on the senses due to its ascetic origins. But there are many…Nov 161
Jeff KrasnoThe Physical & Spiritual Dimensions of FastingWhat do Jesus, Muhammad and the Buddha have in common? Indeed, they all had an impeccable fashion sense. If I had my druthers, I would don…Mar 20, 20222
Kenneth LeongJungian Psychology vs. Buddhist PsychologyIn the early 1990s, I immersed myself in Thomas Moore’s book, The Care of the Soul. His insights left a lasting impression on me, inspiring…Oct 281
Justine JacobThe Life Of A Hindu SanyasiHindu sanyasis, or ascetics, have a rich and fascinating history dating back thousands of years. These individuals, both men and women…Apr 4, 2023
Sheridan Walter“Friendship as a Way of Life”: Foucault’s Concept of Homosexual AscesisMichel Foucault, the well-known French philosopher, was deeply interested in how power shapes our everyday lives — especially through…Sep 30
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