Psychology says your brain is wired for survival, not happiness — these 12 tiny habits can change that: Why worry comes so naturallyPsychology says your brain is far more focused on keeping you alive than keeping you happy. That may sound unsettling, but it explains why ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: 'Five minutes after birth, they decide your name, nationality and sect. Then you spend the rest of your life defending what you did not choose...' How much of your identity did you actually choose? Father of philosophical pessimism asksGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's quote of the day encourages reflection on the identities people inherit rather than select for the...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.20 AM IST
Buddhist wisdom of the day: 'You can only lose what you hold on to' - a timeless lesson on finding freedom and peace through detachmentHolding onto things that no longer serve us, like past relationships or resentments, leads to unhappiness and burnout. Buddhist wisdom of t...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Life's ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions...' A centuries-old lesson on the dangers of passing judgments too quicklyThe Buddhist proverb, “The ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions,” reflects a key Zen...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die...' A powerful lesson on how inner peace often starts after releasing old grudgesThe Buddhist proverb of the day, “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die,” highlights the harm th...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Zen proverb of the day: "Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day." Knowledge vs wisdom? How true unlearning unlocks growth, success, and inner peaceEver thought why some people keep gaining knowledge yet never find real wisdom? The Zen proverb of the day reveals a powerful truth. Learni...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Buddhist wisdom of the day: ‘If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will have complete peace', a lesson on detachment and inner peaceBuddhist teacher Ajahn Chah taught that peace is found in letting go. His wisdom highlights that suffering stems from attachment to outcome...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...
26 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
25 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
‘Problems do not vanish, but they dissolve’: Harsh Goenka shares powerful Buddhist philosophy to deal with life’s challengesIndustrialist Harsh Goenka shared a Buddhist tale on handling life's difficulties. The story illustrates how perspective changes the impact...
16 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Buddha and non-theism
Buddha's philosophy offers a way beyond rigid beliefs. He bypassed debates on God's existence, deeming them unproductive. His focus was on ...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
PM Modi says dialogue only way to resolve conflictVoicing concern over violent non-state actors controlling large territories across the world and unleashing "barbaric violence", PM Modi sa...
03 Sep, 2015, 06.30 PM IST
PM Modi says dialogue only way to resolve conflictThe Prime Minister noted that ideologies which close the gates for dialogue have the propensity for violence.
03 Sep, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav asks for timely promulgation of constitutionRam Baran Yadav today asked the Constituent Assembly members and leaders of all political parties to fulfil their commitment of promulgatin...
15 Nov, 2014, 08.29 PM IST
Duck talesIn Indian aesthetics, the bird symbolises conjugal fidelity. Legend has it that Chakravaka birds are reborn lovers who had committed the 's...
21 Jan, 2012, 07.19 AM IST