Epicurean Joy in Simplicity

Epicureanism is the philosophy that is based from the teachings of Greek philosopher Epicurus. It denotes that pleasure is the only good there is in life. Alongside it, it mentions that the absence of pain and that living a simple life are the greatest pleasures ...

• The Middle path is the line between luxury and extreme poverty, a balance between overindulging and depriving ourselves of the things we desire.
• To practice middle way, one must free oneself of one’s desire.
• Buddha never said not to have goals, not to want so...

A patron once offered Epicurus whatever he wanted. Epicurus could have requested riches but asked for a small pot of cheese. Epicurus knew that simple pleasures, enjoyed in moderation, were most enjoyable.

A pleasant life is as inseparable from moderation as it is from other virtues such a...