Stoicism & Western Buddhism

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What can Stoicism learn from Buddhism - and what can Buddhism learn from Stoicism?</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book explores two ancient paths to peace resilience and meaning showing how they complement one another in powerful ways today.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stoicism & Western Buddhism</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a clear and accessible guide to living with presence purpose and emotional steadiness. Rather than arguing for one tradition over the other Patrick Ussher shows how Stoic self-mastery and Buddhist mindfulness can work together - helping us face stress anxiety illness uncertainty and moral challenge with calm strength.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Inside you will discover:</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>• How both traditions teach resilience compassion and clarity of mind</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>• Why Stoic discipline pairs naturally with Buddhist mindfulness</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>• Practical ways to reduce emotional reactivity and rumination</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>• Insights on desire acceptance suffering and the nature of control</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>• Tools for building a calmer kinder more grounded inner life</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>• A bridge between ancient practice and modern psychological needs</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For readers of Marcus Aurelius Epictetus and Seneca and for anyone drawn to the work of modern interpreters like Massimo Pigliucci Donald Robertson or Ryan Holiday - this book offers a unique perspective: Stoicism and Buddhism not in competition but in conversation.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Two traditions. One aim: a life lived with clarity calm and awakened responsibility.</strong></p><p></p>