Stoicism & Western Buddhism: A Reflection on Two Philosophical Ways of Life - Couverture souple

Ussher, Patrick

 
9781728683126: Stoicism & Western Buddhism: A Reflection on Two Philosophical Ways of Life

Synopsis

What can Stoicism learn from Buddhism — and what can Buddhism learn from Stoicism?

This book explores two ancient paths to peace, resilience and meaning, showing how they complement one another in powerful ways today.

Stoicism & Western Buddhism is a clear and accessible guide to living with presence, purpose and emotional steadiness. Rather than arguing for one tradition over the other, Patrick Ussher shows how Stoic self-mastery and Buddhist mindfulness can work together — helping us face stress, anxiety, illness, uncertainty and moral challenge with calm strength.

Inside you will discover:

• How both traditions teach resilience, compassion and clarity of mind
• Why Stoic discipline pairs naturally with Buddhist mindfulness
• Practical ways to reduce emotional reactivity and rumination
• Insights on desire, acceptance, suffering and the nature of control
• Tools for building a calmer, kinder, more grounded inner life
• A bridge between ancient practice and modern psychological needs

If you have found meaning in the writings of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, or in modern Stoic voices such as Ryan Holiday and Donald Robertson — and if the teachings of the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield and Stephen Batchelor have also inspired you — then this book will offer much to explore, reflect on, and appreciate.

This book offers a unique perspective: Stoicism and Buddhism not in competition, but in conversation.

Two traditions. One aim: a life lived with clarity, calm, and awakened responsibility.

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9780947874056: Stoicism & Western Buddhism: A Reflection on Two Philosophical Ways of Life

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ISBN 10 :  0947874054 ISBN 13 :  9780947874056
Editeur : Bridgefoot Press, 2025
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