One of the things that causes us the most damage today is the lack of unity, which is visible everywhere, in every sphere of life. Criticism is a daily occurrence, mistrust is the prevailing feeling, and it undermines any sense of solidarity among people. The fundamental concept in philosophy is unity. It is not just … Read more
The Chinese philosopher Mengzi (Mencius, 372-288 BC) is a follower of Confucius’ teachings and a representative of the idealistic wing of Confucianism. He was born in the state of Zou (northwestern part of present-day Shandong province), which bordered the state of Lu, Confucius’ hometown. His mother played an important role in his life, raising him … Read more
The time we spent together in the last few months was unique. It was undoubtedly challenging for many, but my intention with this article is to highlight the special possibilities I discovered even in such moments. Due to special measures implemented worldwide, many were physically isolated from each other for a long time. Although this … Read more
Year after year, we discover that the days remain more or less the same and that the solutions to our conflicts, as well as greater joy, are the result of our own decisions and actions. Of course, it is not easy to make a decision when we have several options in front of us… or … Read more
“Concerning his work La soft-idéologie (The Soft Ideology), French philosopher François-Bernard Huyghe says: “Times are tough, and ideas are weak.” Originality is dead, and in the search for the original harmony, man has mixed left and right: each of these sides increasingly resembles the other. Compromise between these opposites is in fashion, taking place on … Read more
About ten years ago, I watched the documentary Bébés (2010) by Thomas Balmès. The film follows the first year of life of four babies from Mongolia, Japan, California, and Namibia. The film does not contain any narration, but simply lets the images speak for themselves, depicting the immense contrast that exists between these four cultures. … Read more
We know how to talk about difficult jobs, difficult tasks, mentally challenging situations, difficult personalities, and periods… The list is endless, and it is not our goal to reach its end, nor to find a solution for each individual case in a few lines. Instead, we want to draw attention to the inner attitude of … Read more
How to achieve happiness – XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso The tradition of the Dalai Lama as the spiritual leader of Tibet and the Tibetan people dates back to the 16th century with the rise of the Gelug school of Buddhism. Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as a tulku, the embodiment of the Buddha of Compassion, … Read more
How to humanize the world? When I was a child, I really liked science fiction books. I especially remember some classics like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, books by van Vogt, Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlein, or Philip Jose Farmer, to name just a few. While reading those books, I fantasized about the future. It was … Read more
There are those who withdraw into solitude and seek meaning in learning; however, knowledge is just another form of self-expression… On the other hand, there are those who don’t find enough ways to fill the long hours of boredom and seek escape in esntertainment; yet, all of that is insufficient to avoid the emptiness of … Read more
