Philosophies for Life

In this podcast we will be talking about 10 Life Lessons From Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. So with that in mind, here are 10 important lessons that we can learn from Gautama Buddha - 01. Practice the Middle Way 02. Adopt the right view      03. Create good karma  04. Live everyday like it is your last 05. Great things are the results of small good habits 06. Show your wisdom in silence 07. If in a conflict, choose compassion 08. Choose friends for quality over quantity 09. Be generous  10. You can be a Buddha too I hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope these 10 life lessons from Buddha will add value to your life.   The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him.  After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path. Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering. 

In this podcast we will be talking about how to move on in life from the philosophy of the Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, a spiritual leader and is credited as the founder of Buddhism. Buddha’s most essential teaching includes the Three Marks of Existence, which are as follows:  01. Annica which means that life is in a constant flux, we have already made a video on this, the link for this is in the description. 02. Dukkha which means that life is painful and causes suffering, and 03. Anatta which means that the self is always changing According to Buddhism, our "self" is made up of five things, which they call "The Five Aggregates of clinging." These are:  01. Our physical body, our form,  02. How we feel about things, our feelings,  03. How we see and understand the world, our perception,  04. Our consciousness, which is our awareness, and  05. Our thoughts and emotions, our mental formations.  But none of these things on their own represent our true, unchanging self because they all change over time. So, "anattā" doesn't mean "no self" but rather "no permanent self." It reminds us that nothing in life stays the same forever, including ourselves. Understanding this concept of "non-self" can help us let go of things and move on in life. It can make us feel free and independent.  So here are six ways that you can use the idea of "non-self" to help you move on in life from the wisdom of buddha -  01. Live In The Present 02. Embrace Change 03. Be Grateful 04. Increase Your Confidence 05. Forgive 06. Be Compassionate I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these lessons from Buddha will help you in moving on  in your life.  The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path. Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering. 

6 Life Lessons From Pythagoras (Pythagoreanism). Pythagoras best-known from his ‘Pythagorean Theorem’ was a mathematician, cosmologist, teacher, theologist, philosopher, and more. His philosophy is referred to Pythagoreanism, and in this video we bring you six life lessons fron the teachings of Pythagoras.  So with that in mind, here are 6 life lessons from the philosophy of  Pythagoras -  01. Appreciate Music 02. Don’t Get Stuck In The Finite 03. Think Before You Speak And Act 04. Think For Yourself 05. Be Gentle To Those Around You 06. Have Self-Respect I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 10 life lessons from the philosophy of Pythagoras will add value to your life.  Pythagoras best-known from his ‘Pythagorean Theorem’ was a mathematician, cosmologist, teacher, theologist, philosopher, and more. He’s also developed a system for musical tuning that’s still used today, has had an influence on the world of food science due to his theories on dietary restrictions, and was the very first person to divide the earth into five different climate zones. The man did everything!  While it would be a joy to talk about the life of such an impressive man, sadly there is almost nothing about his life that can be known for certain. None of his work and writings - not a single one - have been preserved. Instead, all we know from Pythagoras comes from texts written by Aristotle or Plato, who have both been influenced by this legendary ancient philosopher. But despite the little documentation, enough has been preserved to make Pythagoras the legendary figure that he is today - even without his books still with us, he’s influenced and helped evolve a few of the most important fields of human knowledge.

5 Sacred Ways To Love Someone Without Losing Yourself - Rumi (Sufism) (Philosophy Podcast).  Rumi lived from 1207 to 1273 and he was not only an amazing poet, but also a theologian, a philosopher, an Islamic scholar, and one of the most prominent figures in Sufism.  So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to Truly Love Someone from the philosophy of Rumi -  00. Introduction  01. Begin by Dying Before You Die  02. Lose Yourself in the Dance  03. Seek Union, Not Possession  04. Let Pain Be Your Teacher  05. See the Divine in Everything  I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 5 ways to Truly Love Someone  from the philosophy of Rumi  will add value to your life.    Sufism began some 9 centuries ago and is focused on reaching the divine - the power that created the skies, the earth, us and life as a whole, through love. It means that in Sufism, we human beings are lovers, the divine is beloved and to love the divine, we need to connect back to the essence of life and understand that we and the world are one. Sufism has given the world some of its brightest minds and poets and one of those people is known as Maulana, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, arguably the best Sufi poet in history. Rumi, a Persian scholar at first, then a Mystic, has written many illustrious poems depicting love and its central role as the bridge to reach the divine; poems that are engraved in the literature books for eternity. His brilliance caught the eyes of people since his childhood. His father, a famous scholar back then, had personally taken the responsibility of teaching him. He deepened his knowledge at a very young age and after the death of his father, he was destined to succeed him as a scholar. But Rumi wanted to learn more, so he connected with another brilliant teacher named Al Tarmithi and a few years later, his teacher left him because he considered that he had nothing left to teach his student, Rumi was now a complete scholar. Rumi was adored by his followers and when he held assemblies, he had a large crowd as attendees. However, life and the divine had other plans for him. In 1244, Rumi encountered Shams Tabrizi, a traveling Sufi dervish who changed his core understanding of life. Rumi became so fond of Shams that he neglected his students and his family and spent days and nights with him, all to grasp the essence of pure love and how to express it to reach the divine. Rumi turned from a Scholar to a Sufi poet who sang for love, danced in circles, which is now called Sufi whirling or the whirling dervish, and wrote poems that are still relevant today continuing to have a deep influence. 

7 Simple Ways To Live A Joyful Life No Matter What - Zhuangzi (Taoism) (Philosophy Podcast). In this podcast we will be talking about How To Live A Joyful Life From Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. For Zhuangzi, being playful didn’t mean avoiding what needs to be done. It meant living without the constant pressure, fear, or need to compete with others. When we stop trying to force things and just go with the flow, life becomes easier. What once felt difficult can start to feel natural and even enjoyable. So in this video, we’re going to look at seven simple ways to live a joyful life no matter what, based on the philosophy of Zhuangzi.  So here are 7 Simple Ways To Live A Joyful Life No Matter What from the philosophy of  Zhuangzi  -  Introduction  1. Laugh at Life’s Contradictions  2. See Life as a Dream  3. Let Go of Rigidity  4. Let Go of the Labels  5. Stop Measuring Yourself Against Others  6. Embrace Transformation  7. Return to Simplicity  We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Zhuangzi, helps you to Live A Joyful Life. Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. Where Lao Tzu spoke in short, poetic verses, Zhuangzi chose stories. His tales could be light, humorous, even absurd at times - but hidden inside them was a deep wisdom about how to live. In his book, also called Zhuangzi, he shows us that much of our suffering comes from holding on too tightly. To rigid ideas of right and wrong, to our need for control, to the seriousness with which we approach everything. His message is clear — true freedom comes from letting go. Letting go of labels, of narrow thinking, of the constant urge to prove ourselves. He invites us to live more lightly, to drift through life like a leaf on a stream. And when we do, we find a quieter, deeper kind of joy. But in today’s world, we’re pushed to move faster, to compete harder, to constantly chase the next goal. In that race, it’s easy to forget the simple lightness of being alive. Zhuangzi reminds us that life doesn’t always have to be a struggle. It can be playful. It can be free.

How To Stop Taking Things Personally -  Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism) (Philosophy). In this podcast we will be talking about  How To Stop Taking Things Personally from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.  So here are 7 Ways to Stop Taking Things Personally from Marcus Aurelius-  00. Introduction  01. Expect the worst  02.  Understand that other people's actions reflect themselves, not you  03. You Control Your Response, Not Their Action  04. Understand that Everything Is Fleeting  05. See yourself as part of a larger whole  06. Focus on Your Own Virtue  07. Reflect on Your Day  I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope you find these insights form Marcus Aurelius will help you stop taking things personally. Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 

In this podcast we will be talking about how to develop a strong samurai mindset from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline.  So here are 5 ways to  develop a strong samurai mindset from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi -  01. Cultivate a clear mental image of success 02. Focus on perfecting the basics 03. Stay focused 04. Never act on partial feelings 05. Embrace Adversity as Opportunity I hope you listening to this podcast and hope these insights form Miyamoto Musashi help you to develop a strong samurai mindset. A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life. 

In this podcast we will be talking about 7 ways to stay focused from the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline.  So here are 7 ways to stay focused from Miyamoto Musashi -  01. Find your one true passion 02. Avoid short-term pleasures 03. Never do anything with half-hearted effort 04. Let go of resentments 05. Do not regret anything 06. Do not chase love or lust 07. Accept life as it happens  I hope you listening to this podcast and hope you find these insights form  Miyamoto Musashi very helpful for your focus.  A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life. 

How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast we will talk about How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. So with that in mind, here are 6 Ways to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu -  01. Reclaim your Uncarved Block 02. Own Only What Serves Your Spirit 03. Mind your speech 04. Live in Rhythm with Nature 05.  Stop forcing  06. Practice Xin Zhai We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to simplify your life. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.

In this podcast we will talk about 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. So with that in mind, here are 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu-  01. Stop forcing clarity 02. See Thought as Ripples, Not Truth 03. Root yourself in the body’s wisdom 04. Rest in simplicity 05. Trust the bigger picture  We hope you enjoyed listening to this video and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop overthinking.  Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.