Buddha? No. Hesse's Siddhartha? Absolutely. Hesse's book was not religious but deeply philosophical. German, of course he alluded to Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and Kant, with the Shade/ "thing in itself" dilemma. And after all, is that not what the privileged Prince sought?
In Hesse's book, the Prince learns to connect with nature, realizing desperation is an illusion, and all is one. He projects himself into animals...a heron. A jackel. Plants. Nature itself.
You should look into native American spirituality. Surprising you haven't given your love for animals.
" I believe, if we set the formula out, and give people a path to following it, they will choose how to live, brilliantly and bravely."
Who is we?
What is the formula?
What gives this illusive 'we' the right to dictate anyone's path?
Where is bravery and brilliance in blind idolatry,?
Stick to animal liberation.
Buddha? No. Hesse's Siddhartha? Absolutely. Hesse's book was not religious but deeply philosophical. German, of course he alluded to Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and Kant, with the Shade/ "thing in itself" dilemma. And after all, is that not what the privileged Prince sought?
In Hesse's book, the Prince learns to connect with nature, realizing desperation is an illusion, and all is one. He projects himself into animals...a heron. A jackel. Plants. Nature itself.
You should look into native American spirituality. Surprising you haven't given your love for animals.
It bears repeating "live by being the change we seek in the world."
I hope people here are following the Walk for Peace. It is very powerful. Their light shines bright in these dark times.