Stoicism & Western Buddhism

Stoicism & Western Buddhism

Patrick Ussher

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Bridgefoot Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Filosofía oriental y de la India
ISBN:
9780947874056
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What can Stoicism learn from Buddhism - and what can Buddhism learn from Stoicism?This book explores two ancient paths to peace, resilience and meaning, showing how they complement one another in powerful ways today.Stoicism & Western Buddhism is a clear and accessible guide to living with presence, purpose and emotional steadiness. Rather than arguing for one tradition over the other, Patrick Ussher shows how Stoic self-mastery and Buddhist mindfulness can work together - helping us face stress, anxiety, illness, uncertainty and moral challenge with calm strength.Inside you will discover:• How both traditions teach resilience, compassion and clarity of mind• Why Stoic discipline pairs naturally with Buddhist mindfulness• Practical ways to reduce emotional reactivity and rumination• Insights on desire, acceptance, suffering and the nature of control• Tools for building a calmer, kinder, more grounded inner life• A bridge between ancient practice and modern psychological needsFor readers of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Seneca, and for anyone drawn to the work of modern interpreters like Massimo Pigliucci, Donald Robertson or Ryan Holiday - this book offers a unique perspective: Stoicism and Buddhism not in competition, but in conversation.Two traditions. One aim: a life lived with clarity, calm, and awakened responsibility.

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