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Tag: Buddhism

The Buddha Believed in the One

Five blind men encounter an elephant in the jungle, each touching a different part to “know” it.

One feels the trunk: “It’s a large snake!”
One grasps the tusk: “No, a spear!”
One touches the leg: “A tree trunk!”
One … Read the rest

Posted on May 26, 2026July 5, 2026Tags Buddha, Buddhism, Neoplatonism, the One

When Plotinus Meets the Buddha

Plotinus lived roughly six centuries after Plato, the famed student of Socrates. He led an austere, disciplined life devoted to philosophy and inner contemplation. Ancient accounts describe him eating very little—sometimes only a single meal a day—avoiding luxury, and spending … Read the rest

Posted on May 24, 2026July 5, 2026Tags Buddha, Buddhism, Neoplatonism, Plotinus
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