plato's cave, buddhism, and the choice to return for the others

LIVING PHILOSOPHY by yun shu · Apr 21, 2026 · 22m

Timestamps

00:00 landing in the body06:24 two lenses to view the world: spiritual and material 08:26 theme 1: plato's cave (refer to image below; start at bottom left hand corner) 11:40 prompt 113:04 theme 2: plato, buddhism and the choice to return15:50 prompt 216:10 thoughts from the room18:06 how to create your own worldview 19:35 closing

Reflective Writing Prompts

Using the metaphors of the shackles that bind the prisoners and the illusions projected on the walls, what shackles and illusions hold you back?

Thought starters: shackles could be social expectations, fear of judgement…