Four Noble Truths of Samism

First Noble Truth — Dukkha (Suffering) What do you mean you are suffering? Are you mad? Second Noble Truth — … More

The Problem with Life

“The problem with life is that not even love can protect you against its vicissitudes. Declutch.”

Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges: “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Sam: “I have … More

Bodhidharma suggests that Zen is not about forcing thoughts, analysing life, or seeking enlightenment as a distant goal. “Not thinking … More

What changes after 60 is not your value, but where your attention belongs. This reflection explores how STOICISM teaches us … More

“We see the world not as it is but as we are.”—This famous quote—popularized by author Anaïs Nin and later … More

Solitude, suffering, desire, expectations, compassion, boredom, and art — a philosophical guide to seeing life without illusions.

Tell yourself “To hell with others”, and go for amour de soi and NOT amour propre. https://thewire.in/society/keeping-up-with-the-joneses

“Thinking of changing my last name to Bakwas.”

Unfortunately, education at present is aimed at making you conform, fit into and adjust yourself to this acquisitive society. That … More