Buddhism and Greek Orthodoxy are two of the world’s oldest religions, and they share a number of similarities. Here are a few of the things that Buddhism and Greek Orthodoxy have in common:
A focus on the individual: Both Buddhism and Greek Orthodoxy emphasize the importance of individual spiritual development. In Buddhism, this is achieved through the practice of meditation and mindfulness, while in Greek Orthodoxy, it is achieved through prayer, fasting, and good works.
A belief in karma: Both Buddhism and Greek Orthodoxy believe in the law of karma, which states that every action has a reaction. This belief encourages people to live moral lives and to avoid doing harm to others.
A focus on compassion: Both Buddhism and Greek Orthodoxy emphasize the importance of compassion for others. This compassion is expressed in both religions through acts of charity and kindness.
A belief in the afterlife: Both Buddhism and Greek Orthodoxy believe in an afterlife, although they have different views on what happens after death. In Buddhism, the goal is to achieve nirvana, which is a state of perfect peace and enlightenment. In Greek Orthodoxy, the goal is to be reunited with God in heaven.
Viktor Frankl, born on the 26th of March 1905 in Vienna, was an Austrian born neurologist, psychiatrist and philosopher. Frankl founded a school of thought called logotherapy, proposing that a search for meaning is the ultimate purpose in a person’s life. Through meaning we have direction and purpose. Go to the source to learn more: Viktor Frankl: Greatest Quotes
Tara Brach writes “Addictions of all levels of intensity arise from disconnection and are spiking globally. Humans are experiencing epidemic levels of loneliness, and this combined with engineered products and substances that are highly addictive leads to great suffering. In these two talks, we explore how we get hooked on behaviors that we know cause harm, and how mindfulness and self-compassion can serve our freedom. Key to this process is reconnecting with our inner life, and remembering we are in this together, awakening together.” Go to the Source for more: Releasing the Habits That Imprison Your Spirit – Part 1 – Tara Brach
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Ryan Holiday writes The question of why and how we are supposed to live has been contemplated for centuries. Absurdist Albert Camus wrote that life is like the Sisyphean task of pushing a boulder up a mountain for all of eternity. Existence itself, in other words, is persevering. Camus writes, “One must imagine Sisyphus happy.” So, how do we persevere well? How do we persevere happily? Go to the source: Perseverance: 7 Stoic Lessons on How To Keep Going
Ryan Holiday says “One thing that stands out from Seneca is that he is one of the most enjoyable and readable of all ancient philosophers. Part of it was due to the fact that his most notable works came in the form of letters. Two of the most popular include On the Shortness of Life and Letters from a Stoic.”
“We have the power to hold no opinion about a thing and to not let it upset our state of mind—for things have no natural power to shape our judgments.” MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 6.52
Meditation, Emotional Healing, and Spiritual Awakening from Tara Brach, PhD – Psychologist, Author, and Meditation Teacher. Source: The RAIN of Forgiveness – Tara Brach
“Time is something that we have no control over. So patience begins with acceptance of natural rhythms. The implied benefit of impatience is to save time by speeding up and skipping ahead of those rhythms. Paradoxically, this ends up taking more time and using more energy. It’s wasted effort. When it comes to the creative process, patience is accepting that the majority of the work we do is out of our control. We can’t force greatness to happen. All we can do is invite it in and await it actively. Not anxiously, as this might scare it off. Simply in a state of continual welcoming.”
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