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151 - The Emptiness of Self and Why It Matters

Oct 26, 202032 minEp. 151
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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.

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