philosophy

Buddhist Scholar Predicts Tech Era Will Lead to Mass Enlightenment, Understanding and Compassion

In our hyperlinked world, we can know anything, anytime. This mass enlightenment, says Buddhist scholar Bob Thurman, is our first step toward becoming Buddha. When we can know everything, we can see how everything is interconnected and ... More

Naz submitted 369 Days Ago, www.ted.com
3 comments, Tags: technology, religion, interconnected, (More)

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It's about the Music

This 5 minute segment makes a simple, albeit consistently ignored truth come to life in a delightful way. Life is about the process, the road -- not the end achievement. ... More

MFrancois submitted 314 Days Ago, www.neticons.net
1 comments, Tags: music, philosophy, Spirituality

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The Habits of Happiness

What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Buddhist monk, photographer and author Matthieu Ricard has devoted his life to these questions, and his answer is influenced by his faith as well as by his scientific turn of mind: We can ... More

Naz submitted 313 Days Ago, www.ted.com
1 comments, Tags: philosophy, Buddhism, wellbeing

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An engaging series of talks on happiness

The teacher, Lama Marut, reminds us that we can live lives of contentment and fulfillment by bringing happiness into the lives of those around us and by pursuing a few simple virtues. If you are interested in practical ways to live a more ... More

rylan submitted 278 Days Ago, www.aci-la.org
1 comments, Tags: Tibet, philosophy, Buddhism, (More)

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