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Buddhism and Stoicism: “A Complete Philosophical Comparison and Practical Application”
In recent years, a particular trend has emerged: People are returning to ancient philosophies, as if they contain something the modern world has failed to replace. Among the most frequently mentioned are Stoicism and Buddhism. They appear in podcasts, self-help books, business strategies, and even in everyday conversations about how to deal with stress. On the surface, it seems that these two systems are saying almost the same thing: do not worry about what you cannot control, accept reality as it is, and seek inner peace…
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If You Meet the Buddha, Kill Him: The Radical Zen of Linji
Linji Yixuan did not leave behind a neatly constructed philosophy, arranged like a garden of stones. He left a crack. A rupture. A break in thought through which something deeper than any word rushes in. In his presence, questions do not find answers – they dissolve. Born in ninth-century China, during an age when spiritual teachings intertwined with poetry and politics, Linji entered monastic life not as a student seeking knowledge…
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Life in a Zen Monastery: The Rigorous Path to Enlightenment, Satori, and One’s True Nature
Life in any monastery is far too broad a subject to generalize, as every monastery – even those sharing the same religious foundation – is unique in its own way. Zen monasteries are rooted in Buddhism, yet their specific practices and rules are often shaped by the roshi. The word roshi is a Japanese term meaning “old teacher” or “venerable master.” In Zen monasteries, the roshi is the master who breathes life into the practice. A monastery without a living master is deprived of its essence…
