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GROWING BY DECREASING. A historical journey through the concept of old age (II)

Lecture presented at the EHU (University of the Basque Country) Summer Courses, 2026 (continuation) 3. Traditions of India: Hinduism and Buddhism a) Hinduism Within the great mystical and wisdom tradition of Hinduism, whose oldest texts date back to around 1500 BCE, the teaching of the four Ashramas, or stages into which human life is divided, […]

GROWING BY DECREASING. A Historical Journey through the Concept of Old Age (II)GROWING WHILE DECLINING. A historical overview of the concept of old age (I)

* Presentation at a summer course at the EHU (University of the Basque Country), 2026 The Latin term veterus (old) and its derivatives in the Romance languages ​​(viejo, vieux, vecchio…) originate from the Indo-European root wet, meaning year. It was used to designate agricultural produce from the previous year. Yet, there are products that gain […]

Searching for happiness

On a splendid morning, tired of living, bored with the daily routine, I left in search of happiness. As I was walking I saw the red glare of the poppies in the fields, the whiteness of the daisies, the deep blue of the lilies on the slopes. I gathered them in a bouquet, but the […]

Advice

Press on, whenever we are surrounded by turmoil and noise, press on because peace dwells in silence. Live, if possible, live in harmony with everyone without betraying ourselves. Tell, tell our truth simply and clearly and never be tempted to impose it on anyone. Listen, listen attentively, to the ignorant and simple, too, because each […]