Stoicism and Zen Buddhism in Modern Life (eBook EPUB)

What the book is about

Part One traces the history of both schools, from Zeno and Marcus Aurelius to Zen, and what they share in the face of a modern problem: we rarely stop to think.

Part Two applies them to everyday life: the habits that define us, professional success, sport, the power of words, materialism, control and change, and how to stay firm in hard times.

Contents

• Preamble of a Non-Existent Self
• Part One: A Journey of Thousands of Years
• History and the Buddhist–Stoic Union
• Inside the Two Schools
• Modern Life and the Problem of Non-Reflection
• Part Two: Applying the Philosophy
• Habits We Define, and That Define Us
• Failure in Professional Success
• A Zen Warrior Against the Modern Athlete
• Words and the Power Behind Them
• Materialism and Other Modern Evils
• Letting Go: Control, Change and Flow
• Unconquerable
• A Farewell to Our Present Selves

Who this book is for

• You are interested in Stoicism or Zen and want to apply them, not just read about them.
• You want calm and judgment in the face of consumption, hurry and anxiety.
• You want habits that depend on you, not on the day’s motivation.

Format and download

• Format: EPUB (DRM-free).
• Instant download after payment, from the confirmation email and from My account.
• Works with Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play Books, PocketBook and most e-readers and apps. On Kindle, send it with Send to Kindle.

About the author

Victor de la Fuente is a digital commerce professional, teacher, speaker and author based in Barcelona. He works in eCommerce at Nestlé and teaches at the University of Barcelona, UAB and business schools such as EADA, ISDI and MIOTI. He writes about technology, artificial intelligence, money, minimalism and modern life, combining practical ideas with critical thinking.

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