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The Purpose of Travel

Published on April 2nd, 2013 | by Basho

We often take arriving at the destination to be the purpose of travel. Taken in this way the journey itself is not the point, rather it is the serious business of transporting our bodies from one ... Read More


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The Hidden Context in some Great Movies

Published on June 19th, 2012 | by Basho

I love the cinema and movies. I also make films myself. What stared as a simple passion for the action and adventure in films has become a life long urge to understand what the filmmaker, the ... Read More


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On the nature of art, a definition

Published on March 29th, 2012 | by Basho

"Art is that human endeavour which illuminates the contiguous nature of reality. Momentarily breaking us free from our illusion that the Universe has a dual nature." Writes Basho. Find out why... Read More


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The Running Man : My Gym Routine

Published on May 27th, 2011 | by Basho

Following on from last weeks’ EDC post, here is the list of what I take to the Gym. Notes: As the great Eddie Izzard said, I have “techno joy!”. This means I tend to take a ... Read More


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Announcing: buddhabooks.co.uk is now open

Published on October 26th, 2010 | by Basho

Dear all, Announcing the opening of a new Basho website! www.buddhabooks.co.uk I have been writing reviews of books on this site for something like 5 years, also I have – as I am sure you know ... Read More


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A Sudden Dawn

A Sudden Dawn: Book Review

Published on July 30th, 2010 | by Basho

The story of a simple Buddhist priest travelling from India to China in the 5th Century doesn’t sound like something that would make for an interesting novel, but the after effects of this solitary man’s journey still reverberate ... Read More


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What is Daoism?

What is Daoism?

Published on June 27th, 2010 | by Basho

Before we start I should add a caveat to this article: I am a philosopher and a Daoist.  As such, I suppose, I am open to accusations of bias and a lack of objectivity. This is ... Read More


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The Harsh Judge

Published on March 3rd, 2010 | by Basho

For most martial artists, being mugged in broad daylight is an unlikely occurrence. Fit, aware and confident looking people do not make inviting targets. However, in modern society criminals are more brazen than ever and how ... Read More


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Insanity Defence

Is the Insanity Defence Itself Insane?

Published on January 27th, 2010 | by Basho

As with my first article expounding my political thoughts, philosophical views and religious methods, a reader has kindly taken the time to compose a question and view point long enough to require 3000 words to answer! ... Read More


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Killing for Pleasure

Killing for Pleasure?

Published on January 7th, 2010 | by Basho

This post is a break from the normal schedule. It is a corollary to the “Philosophy Bites?” post a few days ago. I am going to try an answer one of the questions raised by readers ... Read More


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Killing in War

Philosophy Bites? (Killing in War)

Published on December 23rd, 2009 | by Basho

I regularly listen to the podcast Philosophy Bites presented by Nigel Warburton. In each episode, a new and interesting topic is raised with a guest philosopher (someone always of note) who has about ten minutes to ... Read More


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Free Will

Freewill

Published on December 22nd, 2006 | by Basho

My answer to this question posted on Yedda, lebenlechzer Do we have a freewill? Do you think mankind has a freewill? Is everything predefined or do we have the chance to control our life and this ... Read More


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The Salmon of Doubt

Published on September 20th, 2006 | by Basho

Gday all Has anyone else read “The Salmon of Doubt” penned by the late great Douglas Adams? One section in a whole host of sections mentioning religion is the part where he mentions the idea of ... Read More


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A War Letter

Published on August 22nd, 2006 | by Basho

 My darling wife, I cry a bitter tear at being parted from you during this awful conflict.  It is terrible, not only because all war is terrible, but also because I have no peace of mind ... Read More


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V for vendetta; the ethics of terror

Published on August 9th, 2006 | by Basho

Last night I finally got to see the new Wachowski brothers’ film; V for Vendetta. This film raises several interesting ethical dilemmas that reflect our own world in 2006. The two main themes brought to the ... Read More


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God’s Debris?

Published on April 12th, 2006 | by Basho

Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, has written a philosophical book available free on the internet: God’s Debris. You can download it from HERE Synopsis Imagine that you meet a very old man who—you eventually realize—knows literally ... Read More


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Truth and knowing

Truth and knowing

Published on December 1st, 2004 | by Basho

Truth and knowing. “What is truth?” — Pontius Pilate, the Gospel of John. Truth is easy to explain but rather harder to understand. why? Because in its explanation we are trying to form a true statement ... Read More


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The nature of truth

The nature of truth

Published on November 23rd, 2004 | by Basho

What is the nature of truth? This is a question often asked of Philosophers, Scientists and Religious Leaders. All that is true is communication. Communication of one person’s mental state to another person. Say I have ... Read More


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