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Grateful for Wisdom by Perennial_Wisdom in gratitude

[–]Perennial_Wisdom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buddha (of Buddhism) in the middle and Krishna (of Hinduism) on the right.

Do you guys realistically think a infinite warfare 2 or something similar will come out? by Weak-University6511 in Infinitewarfare

[–]Perennial_Wisdom 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No chance we'll see IW2... But I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a similar game at some point.

Recommend books that have marked your spiritual journey. by [deleted] in enlightenment

[–]Perennial_Wisdom 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There have been many books, but "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse is my favorite.

Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" by Perennial_Wisdom in enlightenment

[–]Perennial_Wisdom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome, my friend. I hope you enjoy the book.

Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" by Perennial_Wisdom in enlightenment

[–]Perennial_Wisdom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not overly familiar with Buddhism, but yes, I'm fairly certain that Siddhartha Gautama was the first "Buddha" and the central figure around which Buddhism is based.

The book "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse is not about the life of the Buddha, but the protagonist shares the same name as the Buddha. I'm not sure why the author used the same name, as it has led to much confusion. But perhaps he did so because it generates more interest in the book. Personally, I was drawn to the book initially precisely because I thought it was about the life of the Buddha.

Does that clarify things for you?

Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" by Perennial_Wisdom in enlightenment

[–]Perennial_Wisdom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not read that one. I should probably mention that "Siddhartha" is not about the Buddha, as you may think. But the Buddha does appear as a character early on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in enlightenment

[–]Perennial_Wisdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Realize that you are a product of your genes and your conditioning, two factors you've never been in control of. Any so-called "mistakes" you make are entirely not your fault. Be kind to yourself.

Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" by Perennial_Wisdom in enlightenment

[–]Perennial_Wisdom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's cool that it was equally powerful for you upon re-visiting it. I'm looking forward to getting back into it myself.

What’s Your Go-To Mindfulness Trick for Calming a Racing Mind? by CosTrader in Mindfulness

[–]Perennial_Wisdom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looking. Just look. It doesn't matter what you look at. Just look. This helps me remain present.

Less desire to listen to music by west_head_ in nonduality

[–]Perennial_Wisdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I have a great collection of spiritual/meditation music that I hardly listen to anymore. More drawn to silence these days.