MISSION STATEMENT
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- “Aim for the brightest star to know who you truly are!” My mission statement is an extension of the Apollonian dictum to ‘Know Thyself’. It reminds one to avail of the whole spectrum of virtues in order to attain a greater good. In light of and to the degree that wisdom is revealed and the capacity to discern is refined, one can steady their aim in order to reach the goal of their contemplation. To illuminate the mind with ideas that can assist all sentient beings for the good of the whole is one the highest ideals of the visionary but to intelligently cognize these ideas into a form that is simple, clear and easy to understand is the task of a true philosopher. Through the dichotomy of language there is always a better way to ask a question and in this dialectical interplay with others & ourselves, we align our desires and intentions so as to harmonize and draw closer to that most brilliant star; the source of existence and the intelligence by which to realize who we truly are.
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Tag Archives: Stephen Batchelor
Back in Black
“Experience cannot be accounted for by simply confining it to a conceptual category. Its ultimate ambiguity is that it is simultaneously knowable and unknowable.” – Stephen Batchelor My short lived fiesta has brought me fresh realization. The more we venture … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Anarchy, Folk, Philosopher Muse, Rebellion, Rock and roll, Song, Stephen Batchelor
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Bud Budding Buddha Bing
“Nothing can be relied upon for security. As soon as you grasp something, it’s gone. Anguish emerges from craving for life to be other than it is.” – Stephen Batchelor Anguish exists in this world for reasons known and unknown. … Continue reading
Posted in Spirituality
Tagged Existential, Secular Buddhism, Stephen Batchelor, Suffering
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Welcome ELSA with Love
“The Four Noble Truths are pragmatic rather than dogmatic. They suggest a course of action to be followed rather than a set of dogmas to be believed. The four truths are prescriptions for behavior rather than descriptions of reality.” – … Continue reading
Posted in Self Improvement
Tagged compassion, ELSA, empathy, Four Noble Tasks, Four Noble Truths, Reactivity, Secular Buddhism, Stephen Batchelor
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Philosopher Muse 