The Tree of Knowledge: Why Maturity Requires the Loss of Innocence
Is innocence a virtue, or simply an absence of knowledge? Explore a philosophical reinterpretation of the Garden of Eden and why the “fall” may have…
Unlocking the Secrets of Oracles: From Delphi to Modern Divination Practices
Self-reading with a divination tool is a form of self-administered therapy, and the better one knows oneself, the better their results are likely to be….
The Coder as Modern Occultist
Explore the connections between technology and traditional ideas of magic as we delve into spiritual experience of tech as its users and creators. We’ll look…
There’s no single source of truth
Adaptation is key to survival, even when it requires us to challenge our old worldviews. Coming from a religious background, I learned a few lessons…
On Ignorance
Ignorance may be natural, but “being ignorant isn’t a bad thing.” Buddhism teaches two core concepts, Impermanence and No-Self, that provide insight to help us…
Accepting Death
Death is unavoidable, so why not live life fully, embracing the good moments and accepting the inevitable? Buddhism offers ways to recognize and accept the…
Taking Things on Faith
In a time of rampant misinformation, rely on yourself and your judgment to identify truth and trustworthiness. Wisdom lies in testing out ideas for yourself,…
Hell in a Handbasket
As Buddhists, we can use the teachings of impermanence and the imperfect nature of the human brain to deal with the difficult times of today….
The Value of Honest Discussions
“Let’s stop avoiding conversations about the differences between us and take the time to understand why our friends, relatives, and coworkers think or believe a…
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Uncover the truth of suffering and its origin. Learn how to remove yourself from craving and dissatisfaction, and discover the path to freedom with the…