Twin Studies versus ReincarnationThe ancient theory of reincarnation continues to capture the imagination, persisting even in our scientifically advanced age. Many…15h ago15h ago
Notes on the Pseudo-SelfMost of us have a strong intuition that we have a self. But what we call our “self” is actually a pseudo-self for the following reasons:21h ago21h ago
On Our Resistance to AI ConsciousnessThe question of whether AI bots have consciousness reveals more about our own philosophical confusions than it does about artificial…1d ago11d ago1
What is the “Wisdom of No Escape”In Buddhist circles, there is a common misconception that Buddhism provides a way to escape the problems and suffering we encounter in…3d ago13d ago1
What Awakening IsWe have already explored what awakening is not. Now, I want to share my understanding of what awakening truly is. After the Buddha attained…3d ago13d ago1
A Critique and A Clarification of Nagarjuna’s Notion of EmptinessIn recent discussions with a friend, we delved into the teachings of the Buddha, particularly the concept of Anatta (non-self) and its…3d ago3d ago
Is the Buddhist teaching of Anatta Dismissing the Subject?Yesterday, I shared a reflection on the Buddhist concept of Samsara, which encompasses the cycles of birth, death, and suffering driven by…4d ago4d ago
Why Rebirth Consciousness is BunkThe concept of “rebirth consciousness, often mentioned in the discussion of the twelve links of Dependent Origination, can be critiqued as…5d ago15d ago1
The Illusion of Continuity and the Reality of Interconnectedness in BuddhismThe Buddhist concept of the mind-stream (Pali: citta-santāna, Sanskrit: citta-saṁtāna) is often invoked to explain the continuity of…5d ago25d ago2
Conversation with Gemini: Right Understanding of Dependent OriginationKen: One of the biggest misunderstandings in Buddhism is viewing life as solely individual. If we grasp the concept of dependent…5d ago15d ago1