Articles written by James Quirk

By recognizing the limits of knowledge and conceptual thought, agnosticism can be reconciled with spirituality and an apophatic approach to metaphysics.

May 14, 2010 - James Quirk

Magnesium citrate is a form of magnesium which is readily absorbed in the body. By purchasing magnesium citrate as a laxative, it can be obtained very inexpensively.

Jan 29, 2010 - James Quirk

Green tea is a relaxing beverage valued around the world for its calming effect. It can be naturally decaffeinated at home to further combat anxiety and stress.

Jan 29, 2010 - James Quirk

By providing everyone with a guaranteed minimum income, it may be possible to solve many challenging social problems that have resisted other approaches.

Aug 22, 2009 - James Quirk

While Michael Jackson did not identify himself as a Buddhist or a Taoist, many of his ideas and creative efforts have a distinctly Eastern flavor.

Aug 19, 2009 - James Quirk

The Five Precepts of Buddhism are the basic ethical guidelines of a Buddhist life. Buddhists believe these simple suggestions can prevent many misfortunes.

Dec 8, 2008 - James Quirk

For many people suffering from anxiety and depression, professional treatment is necessary. But for others, two commonly available herbal extracts may be effective.

Dec 8, 2008 - James Quirk

Nondualism is at the heart of Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy. Nondual reality is ineffable, but words remain our only conceptual tools to approach it.

Dec 5, 2008 - James Quirk

Dialectical monism, a modern term for an ancient belief, offers a compelling ontology which transcends conventional categorization.

Dec 2, 2008 - James Quirk

Frustrated by embarrassing toenail fungus? Mild to moderate fungal infections can be successfully improved by daily applications of plain white vinegar.

Dec 2, 2008 - James Quirk

In Chapter 2 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao-Tzu introduces the concept of yin and yang. These complementary opposites define the natural universe. "Wu-wei" is also introduced.

Dec 2, 2008 - James Quirk

In Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao-Tzu introduces Taoism and warns us against confusing the Tao of words with the Tao of direct experience.

Nov 29, 2008 - James Quirk

Compassion, conscience, and integrity are examined from a perspective of Eastern spiritual philosophy. How can these core values be understood more effectively?

Sep 18, 2008 - James Quirk