Prayas Ojha

002 The absence of pain.

The absence of pain. “Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe and the cessation of suffering.” – Buddha Buddha is perhaps one of the most influential figures in philosophy ever. Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world; there are millions of practicing Buddhists all over the globe. And…Continue reading “002 The absence of pain.”

#24 A simple life

A simple life So, recently I have been walking. Previously I used to run along side the river every morning but I realized it hurt my joints. So, I decided to walk instead. Now I walk in the evenings (and sometimes mornings). It feels great! Village So, as I was walking today, I came acrossContinue reading “#24 A simple life”

#25 Why you should NOT become a doctor?

Why you should NOT become a doctor? Yes, the glorious profession of medicine! The sound doctor might ring a familiar bell to your ears, “Money, Respect and a Chance to change people’s lives”. Yes, the typical things people associate with this profession. Sounds all very enticing, doesn’t it? I mean who doesn’t want to beContinue reading “#25 Why you should NOT become a doctor?”

003 Dharma

The Struggle for Dharma – To do the right thing. Why is waking up early in the morning so difficult? Why did I get so angry then? Why did I say those horrible words? Why didn’t I work hard enough? Why am I so lazy? Why didn’t I do the right thing? Why did IContinue reading “003 Dharma”

#23 You are a dumbass.

You are a dumbass. Yes, you heard it right. And yes, I am talking to you. YOU ARE A DUMB MOTHERFUCKER. Now hold your horses! Before you get offended and start complaining about my apparent lack of manners, just hear me out. The thing is, all of what you read above; I tell this toContinue reading “#23 You are a dumbass.”

/8 Reservoir dogs

Reservoir dogs is the first move by the ever so electrifying film maker Quintin Tarantino. Having watched (and loved) many of him films up until this point, be it the recent Once upon a time in Hollywood or the infamous Pulp fiction, it was really exciting to watch his very first body of work onContinue reading “/8 Reservoir dogs”

#22 Comic books are strangely philosophical.

Comic books are strangely philosophical. So, comic books are one of the oldest forms of entertainment by today’s standards. It mean, in the age of Youtube and Netflix, who on earth still reads comic books right? I surely must be some dork who still holds on to those cartoons printed on cheap paper. How boringContinue reading “#22 Comic books are strangely philosophical.”

001 The seven deadly sins.

The seven deadly sins. So, there is this age-old concept in Christianity called the “Seven Deadly Sins” which is very popular. I like reading about philosophical stuff, and religion is a big part of philosophy. Hence, I was looking for something like this on the internet the other day and, voila! I found this. So,Continue reading “001 The seven deadly sins.”