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That's also completely in line with Stoicism.
by Kalium 4y ago
That's also completely in line with Stoicism.
- isthisthingon99 4y agoMany religions have similar ideas. It's almost as if many religious texts are systems for life.
- andrei_says_ 4y agoAnother Advaita pointer I love is to observe the source of your own choices. To inquire into the nature of free will. Once observing all I’m finding is different forces at play and nothing I can call “free”. Some examples - preference is at the center of choices. Do I choose my preferences - for pleasure over pain and foods I like over ones I dislike? Not really I just execute the programming of preference. Overlaid by history, beliefs, attachment style, trauma patterns, current levels of stress, blood sugar, rest thirst etc. In my experience unpacking free will is incredibly liberating. Is there an equivalent in stoicism? Also, I believe, like Stoicism, Advaita is not a religion at its core. More like a collection of inquiries and the unspeakable silent understanding that arises from the inquiry.
- zuzuleinen 4y agoHi Andrei, I was wondering if you have some good resources/books on Advaita. Thanks!