Could a human articulate the essential meaning of the qualia of cold to a space alien who speaks English? Short answer: no. For so many reasons. https://philosophics.blog/2025/12/11/when-aliens-speak-english-the-false-promise-of-linguistic-familiarity/?Utm_source=masto&utm_medium=social
Alex O'Connor and Hank Green convince themselves otherwise. Perish the thought.
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📜 Just Launched: The Zen History Blog
Why I Started this Zen History Blog
What makes Zen so hard to explain? In this opening post, I share why I created this blog—to clear up common misconceptions and bring Zen's true meaning to light, one moment at a time.
Part 1: A Bird’s Eye View of Zen History
From India to China, Korea to Japan—this post offers a sweeping look at how Zen transformed across cultures while remaining rooted in direct experience.
This blog is for anyone who wants to understand Zen more deeply—from its origins to its living tradition.
🧘♂️ Dive in here:
👉 https://www.mindlightway.org/zen-history-blog
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Uncover the true history of Zen—from its Indian roots in early Buddhism to its flowering in China and Japan. Explore Zen masters, koans, women in Zen, and the evolution of Chan, Seon, and Rinzai traditions. Based on primary sources and deep insight into Zen’s living transmission.
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