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What's up with Buddhism's popularity boom in modern times? How do we know it's a more legitimate religion than Christianity? Has any person achieved "Nirvana" in history besides Buddha? Did Buddha really reach "Nirvana" at all? How do we know he actually reached that state if there is no scientific evidence of such a state? Has science managed to prove with evidence that Buddhist traditions like meditation have an actual impact on human biology? Is Buddhist philosophy (concepts like "Noble Eightfold Path" and "dukkha") legitimate...
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>>8152849
Who cares? Just be yourself.
Kys.
I don't have a PayPay account so could we use PayPal
>>8152849
Christ is all and it is only through him that we shall achieve salvation.
Christ is the drop of water that makes all water known in all its qualities and aspects.
'Nirvana' is but a mirage compared to those who live in Christ.
What if we actually are living in a computer simulation, and superstitions like wishes on birthday candles or shooting stars are based on old cheat codes that have since been patched?
what book is this from
>>8152440
I think so too. Sometimes, thoughts like this pass me by when I'm drifting off to sleep. I become so afraid that the warmth of husband's skin feels so alien and far away. I'm paranoid that whatever good things I have in my life is nothing but an illusion. I'm even more afraid when I think that the simulation is based on my wants and needs. When I don't see opposition to my beliefs or statements, I'm that much closer to believing that my life is completely and utterly fabricated.
>>8152440
Then it makes no difference to how we're currently living.
Also, you're annoying for thinking something so retarded.
Did you get assigned quality literature while you were in high school?
>>8151500
was this cover inspired by John Greene
That is amazing
I love this board
>>8151500
I want a physical copy with this cover.
Why was the boy found dead in the toilet by the squatters?
>>8150432
You mean the one that had its neck broken, most likely after being raped horribly by The Judge?
>>8150432
In the middle of reading this now, really liking it so far. Are there any more westerns /lit/ would recommend if I enjoy this?
>>8151105
Warlock
Last Go Round
Butcher's Crossing
haven't read any of them but I hear them get mentioned a lot.
>Nihilism: nothing has a purpose, so why bother working hard
>Absurdism: even if nothing has a purpose, we must work hard
>Existentialism: we create our own purpose even if it doesn't exist intrinsically
Which one do you agree with and why?
http://www.strawpoll.me/10450708
Is that the pic of someones throat? Or....
>>8148742
your mums clit
>OP: I am a faggot, so I am a faggot
Which books should everyone have irl hardcover editions of?
>>8156168
Only expencive textbooks you actually use.
Other than that, none.
>>8156168
Republic
The Closing of the American Mind
Metaphysics
The Lord of the Rings
American Sniper
A History of Modern Europe
The City of God
The Holy Bible (KJV of course)
Crime and Punishment
Abolition of Man
Brothers K.
>>8156168
Ones that are their favorite
Just finishing an English AP course and part of our ISU or CCA (or what ever the hell you want to call it) is to select poetry that you think should be added to the study list for next semester. Any recommendations? What do you guys should the kids be reading these days in terms of poetry?
What is the current study list?
Anne Carson, Autobiography of Red
Thomas Meyer, Beowulf (translation)
>>8156109
>underaged
>asking for homework help
Give me your current list of poetry and I'll make sure your teacher thinks you're the next Harold Bloom.
I'm a subvocalizing pleb who wants to improve.
Any speed reading resources recommendation? Books, software etc.
Dunno where this subvocalization meme started, but if you are trying to skim through books just use your finger and start using it as a guide to build up speed.
I just sincerely hope you are not doing this on actual literature.
>wanting to take most of the pleasure and aesthetic beauty out of reading because of a meme
Guys, I just want to make the most of my ever shrinking free time.
Anything faster than subvocalization equals loss of comprehension?
Is it worth learning a science (beyond a general basic understanding) if you don't plan to have a career in it?
Probably.
Especially if you want to look smart in comment sections.
Sure, why not?
>>8156014
only if it gives you pleasure.
am I fucking up my time by reading a translated edition of infinite jest?
>>8155999
Where did you find that edition? I really want it now.
>>8156005
pic is unrelated
it's just a recent edition of a classic italian novel
probabbly came out when evangelion was on tv kek
what books should I read if I want to become a psychopath and live life on ez mode?
>>8155704
Studies have shown that heavy readers have increased empathy for others, so you shouldn't read anything. desu, 4chan will probably make you a psychopath faster than any book.
>>8155704
>become a psychopath
>live life on ez mode
t. """""nEuRoTyPIcAl""""" GuY :dDDD
gon cut u up like a fish you fucking faggot
>>8155766
what? I think there is a bit of misconception what a psychopath is. But they are highly successful because they lack shame, the capacity for negative self-perception, and yes consideration for the interests of others.
>justified
>true
>belief
>>8155550
I got 10 coins in my pocket
>>8155560
I GOT BROADS IN ATLANTA hehe
>>8155550
Frigg off Gettier
"You don't know what you would do in x situation because you were never in x situation."
Is this a logical fallacy? Does it have a name?
Empiricism.
>>8155521
You don't know what you would do in x situation even if you were in x situation. You only know what you did do.
>>8155521
It's not a fallacy.
There is no alternative to experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca7Wt8lDK0s
Thoughts ?
>>8155467
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzrwqlUsqKk
He "reads" a book a day and does it like this? Heh.
it's honestly not even a bad idea to do what he's saying, as long as at some point you actually read the book.
what he's describing is basically the first step of most speed reading strategies, except he's omitted the part where you actually read the book. because who has time for that? lmao
Hey.
I'm supposed to be writing a screenplay play but I have no motivation, too depressed because of loneliness.
Can any of you help me, by posting advices, encouragements or just motivating videos/musics/whatever ?
I know that sound like begging but I actually need it.
Thanks.
You're special.
>>8155346
i am your real dad and i don't think you're dissapointing
>>8155346
If it will encourage you, I can post one a rare.
