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151 - The Emptiness of Self and Why It Matters
151 - The Emptiness of Self and Why It Matters
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The emptiness of self is a Zen teaching that may seem rather abstract and philosophical, or even kind of nihilistic, depressing, or disorienting. Why does this matter? In brief, knowing the true nature of our self is what liberates us from fear and suffering.
Released:
Oct 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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