Steve Jobs and Spirituality

I think this article on the spirituality of Steve Jobs is worth a look.

A few thoughts:

1.  It's interesting that Jobs's move toward Buddhism was grounded in a search for "rebirth."

2.  I also can't help but notice his rejection of karma, at least on the business level.

3.  Finally, I think his choice to embrace Buddhism coupled with his choice to reject overtly Christian apps (on the App Store) and Christian ideals in statements prior to the App Store reveals something about his understanding of what spirituality included and what it did not.  Obviously, I disagree with his conclusion, but I think it's interesting that (one of) the most influential minds of the last 30 years was, on some level, openly spiritual.  Seems like a commentary on Americans, if not humanity in general.