Philosophy

July 8, 2019

Yoga Philosophy Part V: Transcending the fear of death

Fear of Death "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." Mark Twain Dying is a necessity of life. Still there might be a lot of fear from death. What are the causes for the fear? They might be, [...]

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July 5, 2019

Yoga Philosophy Part IX: Process of dying – Perspectives from Hindu philosophies

What dies when we die and what continues living? What would you think if you knew the time for your death? Would that information change the way you live and value your life? Would you like to know it? In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali there is a sutra (3:22) saying that we can know the [...]

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July 4, 2019

Yoga Philosophy Part IV: Does our past life affect our future lives?

Does Our Past Life Affect Our Future Lives? From the perspective of yoga and Buddhism, all of our past life actions matter. These philosophies see that we create our own happiness and suffering. We are the creators for our future in this life and for the next lifetimes. Karma is a fundamental concept that needs [...]

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June 29, 2019

Yoga Philosophy Part III: Reincarnation vs. Rebirth

Reincarnation or Rebirth? "I don't really understand that process called reincarnation but if there is such a thing I'd like to come back as my daughter's dog." Leonard Cohen People often confuse the terms reincarnation and rebirth. It depends on the school and philosophy, whether we are talking from the Buddhist or Hindu perspective. The main [...]

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June 26, 2019

Yoga Philosophy Part II: Living Past Suffering

Learning to swim in the ocean of Samsara "A yogi should always show compassion towards those who are suffering." Mans Broo There is a natural tendency for the mind to understand things through dualism. To see that things are either good or bad, beautiful or ugly, light or dark. In fact, it is only [...]

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June 23, 2019

Yoga Philosophy Part I: Is there life after death?

Is There Life After Death? What makes us think there is life after death? Did people simply make it up so death doesn't feel so scary? God and afterlife are concepts in many religions and traditions. God exists as the creator of the universe and decides our fate. Religions like Christianity and Islam see [...]

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April 16, 2019

Are We Really Connected to Everything?

Understanding the Self There are times when we ask ourselves: "WHO AM I?". This is a very relevant question from a Buddhist perspective. Are we connected to each other and everything around us, if so, how? Understanding Self in Buddhism [...]

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February 26, 2019

What I’m Afraid to Regret on my Deathbed

What I am afraid to regret on my deathbed This post is part of the Last Year to Live Blog, which is an experiment in living life to its fullest. I picture myself lying on my deathbed and reflecting on life. You can learn the full details of the experiment here. The Questions I [...]

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January 22, 2019

Four Part Zen Meditation Series

Zen Meditation Series In a discussion with students over dinner, Doron offers guidance on Zen meditation. These conversations address the many problems people face. At first, building a personal meditation practice is difficult! Each section offers ideas on finding ways to connect with meditation. Part One Doron addresses one student's issues with quieting the [...]

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December 4, 2018

Finding Home in a Mobile World

Finding "Home" in a Mobile World The holidays are a powerful time to reflect on the idea of home, family and connection. Where in the world do we feel like we belong? Who are the people that we keep coming back to for support and understanding? In our increasingly mobile world, many of us do [...]

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