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The History and Psychology of Chess

Neel Burton M.D. on May 16, 2024

Along with reason and pattern recognition, chess involves a great deal of psychology.

Along with reason and pattern recognition, chess involves a great deal of psychology.

Meditation

Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita

Neel Burton M.D. on May 14, 2024

How to achieve tranquillity.

How to achieve tranquillity.

Philosophy

The Psychology and Philosophy of Yoga

Neel Burton M.D. on May 10, 2024

An introduction to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.

An introduction to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.

Spirituality

The First-Ever Mention and Definition of Yoga

Neel Burton M.D. on May 7, 2024

The earliest exposition of yoga is by Yama, the Hindu god of death.

The earliest exposition of yoga is by Yama, the Hindu god of death.

Philosophy

Why Your Ego Is an Illusion

Neel Burton M.D. on May 5, 2024

The Buddhist take on the self.

The Buddhist take on the self.

Wisdom

The Buddha's Solution to Suffering

Neel Burton M.D. on May 3, 2024

Explore the Middle Way, Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path.

Explore the Middle Way, Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path.

Philosophy

The Life of the Buddha

Neel Burton M.D. on May 1, 2024

Prince Siddharta had never seen old age, infirmity, or death.

Prince Siddharta had never seen old age, infirmity, or death.

Philosophy

The Psychology and Philosophy of Karma

Neel Burton M.D. on April 28, 2024

Is karma a firm basis for morality?

Is karma a firm basis for morality?

Meditation

What Can We Learn From the Indus Seals?

Neel Burton M.D. on March 26, 2024

The Indus seals may shed light on the early history of Hinduism and yoga.

The Indus seals may shed light on the early history of Hinduism and yoga.

Religion

The Indus Valley Civilization: An Ancient Utopia?

Neel Burton M.D. on March 15, 2024

The Bronze Age Harappans had nothing to kill or die for and no religion.

The Bronze Age Harappans had nothing to kill or die for and no religion.

Philosophy

Was Plato a Hindu?

Neel Burton M.D. on February 14, 2024

How do you explain the uncanny parallels between Plato and the Upanishads?

How do you explain the uncanny parallels between Plato and the Upanishads?

Philosophy

The Life of Musonius

Neel Burton M.D. on November 24, 2023

The great Stoic teacher was exiled from Rome three times.

The great Stoic teacher was exiled from Rome three times.

Philosophy

The Life of Seneca

Neel Burton M.D. on November 21, 2023

Did Nero's adviser live up to his Stoic philosophy?

Did Nero's adviser live up to his Stoic philosophy?

Grief

Mourning Matthew Perry

Neel Burton M.D. on November 14, 2023

It is possible to grieve a public figure, and Chandler Bing has become a fixture in many people’s lives.

It is possible to grieve a public figure, and Chandler Bing has become a fixture in many people’s lives.

Philosophy

The Life of Epictetus

Neel Burton M.D. on November 10, 2023

The Roman slave who freed himself and millions of others.

The Roman slave who freed himself and millions of others.

Philosophy

The Life of Marcus Aurelius

Neel Burton M.D. on November 7, 2023

Did the philosopher-king live up to expectations?

Did the philosopher-king live up to expectations?