Spiritual abuse in cults is rife. In fact, it is one of the most common ways cults use to recruit new members. But how do cults recruit normal people? How can someone change from having typical, healthy beliefs to extreme ideologies? Not only that but ones they are willing to…
Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most interesting figures in philosophy, yet also the most misunderstood. When reading his philosophical works, we must fully understand it before we can take away what Nietzsche intended. The philosophy of Nietzsche is complex on its first read. His language does not mean what you…
Alan Watts' philosophy was nothing short of inspiring. Alan Watts was a 20th Century British philosopher known for popularising the Zen and Buddhist teachings in Western Society, moving them from a religion to a way of life. Writing over 25 books and holding over 400 lectures, Watts became one of…
The key beliefs of Buddhism come from its origins. Buddhism has grown to become the fourth largest religion in the world, from very humble beginnings. Let's first talk about the history of this religion. How Did Buddhism Start? The founder of Buddhism, Siddharta Gautama, was a prince from Eastern India.…
Existential questions have tortured human minds for millennia. Who are we? Where do we come from? What is the purpose of our existence? If you are a deep thinker, you have probably asked yourself these and other existential questions. We are the only species on Earth that wonder about existence.…
Why do bad things happen to good people? Have you ever asked yourself this question? I remember struggling with this question for many years. I may now be able to shed some light on the subject. As I pondered this question during my lifetime, I would always fall short of…
Poignant art. Gerhard Haderer creates realistic drawings that say a lot about the way we live. The artist has made a career out of satirical drawings that resonate with the honest truth about today's society. We present some of the talented illustrator's work and explain what it says about life…
Zen meditation is an awareness of one’s thoughts and emotional states. Read on to learn how to perform it and how it can change your life for the better. The art of practicing Zen has been discussed and adopted by many Western countries in the past decades. However, few know…
