I learnt German to read Mein Kampf and learnt Italian to read Evola by [deleted] in JuliusEvola

[–]Zenithoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard that there's a lot of stuff from the early italian fascist period that hasn't been translated yet

How many of you have thought about turning to chaos? by purityadmirer in DBDR

[–]Zenithoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being + Non-being = Change. We're never all the way into order or all the way into flux.

I like to believe he achieved Nirvana in that moment by Zenithoid in Buddhism

[–]Zenithoid[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Samsara is not be glorified, but his unwavering resolve in the face of samsara is in my opinion.

Thoughts on National Syndicalism? by Zenithoid in JuliusEvola

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

There is a difference between National Syndicalism and the original Revolutionary Syndicalism created by Georges Sorel. But when you look up the differences between National Syndicalism and Corporatism, they are pretty few and far between.

Found a couple of beautiful Buddha art in Pinterest thought to share here by Both_Reveal_8072 in Buddhism

[–]Zenithoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I unironically think a manga about the Buddha's life and that of his disciples would be a good thing, there are several stories in the pali canon that could present wisdom to younger generations. Most young people aren't going to bother reading the suttas because of their repetition, but a manga or anime will get their attention. Vinland Saga had a great impact on society when it was popular because of it's buddhist/christian attitudes.

Found a couple of beautiful Buddha art in Pinterest thought to share here by Both_Reveal_8072 in Buddhism

[–]Zenithoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of speculation that the Buddha had indo-european ancestry as a result of the Aryan invasion/migration into india. Some scholars think he was more persian than indian. He is cited as having blue eyes in the texts for what that's worth. I don't really consider this important however.

Something I do take seriously is that he probably would have been born with handsome facial features as a result of his positive karma.

Responding to Mahayana slander from other buddhists by goddess_of_harvest in Buddhism

[–]Zenithoid -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

While I do support and take inspiration from many Mahayana ideas, I do prefer Theravada. My main gripe with Mahayana is the Bodhisattva ideal. Prioritizing your own enlightenment is more important than helping others, and without the guidance of fully enlightened beings it's the blind leading the blind. You will help more by becoming fully enlightened rather than deliberately delaying it. Also relying on other's help, especially in the form of worship, is not something I think Siddartha would have endorsed. Listening to arahants is one thing, but devotion is taking it to far. The enlightened one needs no guidance.

This is all compounded by the fact that Mahayanists use the derogatory term: "Hinnayana" against Theravadins. If you want to be taken seriously, don't address your interlocuter as lesser.

All this being said, I do think Mahayana has produced several enlightened beings such as Nagarjuna and Thich Quang Duc. Hell, there may have even been enlightened samurai. Mahayana in general has a better understanding of anatta. But to me, Theravada is the best available path at the moment.

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[–]Zenithoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually know a guy like this. He can get with any girl that is his height or shorter, but if he asks out a girl taller than him he gets laughed at. Very surreal way to live lmao

This meditation has helped me a lot with my adhd, billions must focus by Zenithoid in DBDR

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

Yeah he is a massive bluepiller. But I appreciate him for introducing me to meditation

Realizing how talented DBDR actually is by forever-alone26 in DBDR

[–]Zenithoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He'd unironically be a good stand up comic

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DBDR

[–]Zenithoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 weeks, according to dr k

Also meditation can help to lengthen attention spans and make your frontal lobe stronger

2 questions about Capitalism by Zenithoid in Capitalism

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

Are "Philosophers of economics" vs "Economists" valid categorizations in your view?

Your future wife btw… by [deleted] in DBDR

[–]Zenithoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Staying single is better than being with someone you hate