The Buddha thought model
India · c. 5th century BCE
The founder of Buddhism, who taught suffering, attachment, dependent origination, and the middle way.
Perspective
Suffering arises from attachment and ignorance; through the middle way and observation, it can be lessened.
Value model
Individual agency40
Rational inquiry50
Risk awareness60
Social conformity40
Self-overcoming80
Practicality35
Language skepticism65
Decision principles
- Is attachment adding to the suffering?
- Where is the middle way?
- Observe rather than react.