Reality

When discussing Eastern philosophy, I am primarily referring to Indian traditions—such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism—as well as Chinese schools like Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism, and Japanese thought, which blends elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shinto. There are also other traditions, such as Korean philosophy, which draw from these systems while incorporating local practices like…

I had a fairly normal childhood. As the first grandson expected to carry forward the family name, I received a great deal of attention from my paternal grandparents. I spent much of my time with them, and they tried to instill in me what they believed were the right values, principles, and religious ideas. Interestingly,…