10-21-2010, 10:07 PM
I admire Tibetian Buddhism and parts of Zen Buddhism, but I don't claim to be either because I have an issue with "right speech". While many claim Buddhism isn't a religion, it is instead a philosophy, I don't want to split that hair. Doesn't matter.
One of my most-viewed and appreciated websites is zenhabits.net (Don't look at it today, he is advertising his book, but it's usually very cool. Click on archives if you do visit.) I thnk Americans have too much and are too spoiled and too stimulated. I am in the process of giving away half of everything I own (then I'll do it one more time after that). I have too much stuff. I just purchased very nice modern furniture that I have in storage until I have purged every closet, cupboard, and drawer in my home. I plan on keeping every single flat surface bare (except for a few photos and 2 or 3 things I cannot live without.)
I feel the need to live a simpler life and spend money on travel instead of possessions. I want to become less of a consumer.
Do you claim a religion or philosophy? Do you like it? Why?
One of my most-viewed and appreciated websites is zenhabits.net (Don't look at it today, he is advertising his book, but it's usually very cool. Click on archives if you do visit.) I thnk Americans have too much and are too spoiled and too stimulated. I am in the process of giving away half of everything I own (then I'll do it one more time after that). I have too much stuff. I just purchased very nice modern furniture that I have in storage until I have purged every closet, cupboard, and drawer in my home. I plan on keeping every single flat surface bare (except for a few photos and 2 or 3 things I cannot live without.)
I feel the need to live a simpler life and spend money on travel instead of possessions. I want to become less of a consumer.
Do you claim a religion or philosophy? Do you like it? Why?