Mindfulness is the conscious and compassionate observation of the moment, without judgment or evaluation. Through regular practice of mindfulness, we can become aware of our own thoughts, emotions, and reactions, and learn how to accept and transform them in a positive way. Therefore, dignity is the ability to maintain internal discipline and use our awareness … Read more
What philosophy is and what possible benefits it can provide for modern individuals is not very obvious and understandable today. However, if we study it with a bit of humility, we will be able to see in it the original spirit of the search for wisdom. This means changing oneself, despite uncertainty and fear, developing … Read more
The story of two forms – one with a single head and two hands, and one with a single head and a thousand hands. In an infinite number of forms, whenever love and compassion appear in a person’s consciousness and actions, it is a sign of their presence. But mercy is not just a blind … Read more
According to ancient Chinese teachings attributed to the Yellow Emperor (Huang Ti) and reintroduced by Lao Tzu, the power of the Way (Tao) is in everything. Man’s task is to return to Tao through the practice of the virtue of the Way (te) that encompasses everything. To achieve this, one must master two ways of … Read more
In the long history of human searching for answers, all philosophies, historical periods, and geographical areas have in common the quest for the answer to the question of whether life has meaning and how to achieve it. Therefore, the question is universal, and there are as many answers as there are philosophies and places in … Read more
The passage you provided discusses the value of ancient Egyptian teachings and the wisdom of sages like Ptahhotep. These teachings covered various aspects of life, including authority, justice, love, child-rearing, friendship, and wisdom. The moral and ethical principles they conveyed were essential for maintaining order and harmony in Egyptian society. These texts serve as a … Read more
Relief of the Greco-Indian king, possibly Menander, with the Buddhist symbol of the three treasures (triratana) on a sword, Bharhut, 2nd century BC. However, this dream was extinguished in 301 BC when the empire was divided among three dynasties: Antigonid (Macedonia), Ptolemaic (Egypt), and Seleucid (Asia). In the northeast of the Seleucid kingdom, at the … Read more
“When we think of fencing, we think of sword fighting techniques. This is quite natural, but incorrect, according to the words of the legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. And indeed, everyone who has heard of Musashi knows that he was much more than just a skilled swordsman. Judging by his calligraphy and ink drawings, he … Read more
The Renaissance, a time of revival of all values worthy of man, a reawakening of dormant ideas about the cosmos and man, about the beauty and meaning of science, art, politics, and religion. Is the Earth round? How do planets move? How to achieve depth on a painting canvas? How to create an ideal city? … Read more
Even the largest tree starts from a small seed. Even the tallest tower starts from a pile of earth. Even the longest journey starts with the first step. However, in the middle of the first millennium BCE, China was hit by political and social unrest. Traditional values gradually lost their original meaning and no longer … Read more
