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Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
Stoicism and Buddhism
Aug 24, 2023
Former Forest Monk, Matthew Gindin, discusses the rise of Stoicism's popularity and its appeal to Buddhism enthusiasts. He explores the historical relationship between Stoicism and Buddhism, emphasizing the similarities in training the mind and taking responsibility. The podcast also delves into Spinoza's influence on Stoicism and the varying Buddhist perspectives on meat consumption. Additionally, it explores the connections between Greek and Indian philosophers, and provides techniques for managing afflicting thoughts and effective emotional coping strategies.
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- Stoicism and Buddhism both aim to remove misunderstandings about reality through training the mind.
- Stoicism focuses on virtue as the ultimate goal of life, while Buddhism aims for the end of suffering (nirvana) as the ultimate goal.
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Similarities Between Stoicism and Buddhism
Stoicism and Buddhism share a belief that people suffer because they misunderstand the nature of reality, and both believe that through training the mind, these misunderstandings can be removed.
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