Tag: philosophy
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The Restless Pendulum
The protagonist grapples with feelings of inadequacy and societal expectations at a lavish social event. Engaging in a conversation about relationships, he reflects on his struggles with loyalty and autonomy, both for himself and potential partners. Ultimately, he questions his approach to love and the complexities of companionship.
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Rainbow Body
The passage explores the concept of the ‘Rainbow Body’ in Tibetan Buddhism, where individuals achieve enlightenment and transform into light at death. It reflects on figures like Padmasambhava and Jesus, suggesting hidden teachings about consciousness and dualism. The phenomenon of Thukdam is mentioned, highlighting the unique state of meditation after death.
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The universe is so big, because what’s inside of it is so fragile.
The text examines the complexities of existence, focusing on meaning, intention, entropy, self-awareness, empathy, and death. It argues that decay is inherent to existence and questions whether suffering has significance. Ultimately, it suggests that while the universe lacks intention, it creates systems that must grapple with complexity and dissolution, hinting at a fragile underpinning beneath…
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Chrono-Skeptic
The text explores the concept of time as an illusion, emphasizing that our understanding of past and future is a mental construct. It suggests that true rest comes when we free ourselves from rigid time measurements, allowing our bodies to recognize their natural rhythms. Dreams represent a return to authenticity, where narratives and logic dissolve,…
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Stained Glass
Garnished in so much, all this splendour for a soulless ornament. Saints that swell in light, rays that filter the sun into something divine, more pure against the stone. Robes curl and whip across figures deemed significant. Glass fractals and geometry galore with primary colour backdrops, lined with chessboard mirage and bleeding stains. The windows…
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Cat’s Whiskers
The text explores the contrast between human existence and the enduring nature of stone. The narrator grapples with feelings of confinement while contemplating the consciousness of inanimate objects. They ponder the differences in suffering, endurance, and the passage of time, highlighting humanity’s frantic existence compared to the silent resilience of stone.
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Why Postmodernity is Cyanide
The author expresses strong disdain for postmodernism and its key figures, arguing it promotes nihilism and self-critical chaos that erodes societal structures. They contend that postmodernity undermines natural hierarchies by replacing them with opaque human constructs, leading to dangerous relativism. The critique highlights the paradox of a civilization collapsing its own continuity in pursuit of…
