“Not a particle of antagonism” — J. Krishnamurti

The phrase “not a particle of antagonism” comes from a 1968 conversation between Jiddu Krishnamurti and Huston Smith in Claremont, … More

Nietzsche’s Pathos of Distance

The pathos of distance (Pathos der Distanz) is one of Nietzsche’s most revealing sociological and psychological concepts, introduced most prominently … More

I Am Not A Thought – So Who Am I Really? – Nisargadatta Maharaj Wisdom

Ramakrishna Paramahansa on the Two Magnets

Ramakrishna Paramahansa: “You yourself perceive how far you have gone down by being a servant of others. Again, one finds … More

What is the difference between happiness and pleasure?

Q: What is the difference between happiness and pleasure? Nisargadatta Maharaj: Pleasure depends on things, happiness does not. Q: If … More

Ramana Maharshi on Destiny

“The Ordainer controls the fate of souls in accordance with their past deeds. Whatever is destined not to happen will … More

Krishnamurti on Loneliness

“If one knows Brahman as non-existent…” — Sankaracharya’s Commentary in Taittiriya Upanishad

In his commentary on the Taittiriya Upanishad (II.vi.1), specifically the verse Asad-brahmeti chet veda… (“If one knows Brahman as non-existent…”), Adi Shankaracharya explains that … More

Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Briefly)

Philosophy & Poetry

Claude, Why do we human beings need love?

Claude, Why do we human beings need love? Is it nature’s trick to propagate the species as Schopenhauer claimed it … More