When philosophy answers our questions — and when it doesn’t
Suppose we are driving and suddenly meet a deadend. That’s when we may turn to a map. If we find a reliable map, we can resume…
The importance of complexifying things
When we want to understand things, we often want them to be explained simply. Indeed, effective education centers on simplifying…
How to persevere amid uncertainty?
Suppose we are driving. We gain confidence by seeing the path ahead clearly and knowing how it takes us to our...
Focusing only on suffering’s immediate cause makes us short-sighted, focusing only on suffering’s remote cause makes us hard-hearted
Suppose someone falls sick because of being infected by a virus. While the virus is the immediate cause of their suffering,…
To get the consequences of our wrongdoings may feel like misfortune, but it can save us from misfortune
Suppose someone gambles for the first time. If they lose, they will consider it a misfortune. Actually however, it can save…
Karma is not like a mysterious contagious disease – it is logical, not diabolical
When we understand the principle of karma – of how we are accountable for our actions – we become cautious to avoid wrong actions…