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The Search for Identity

Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

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The Burden of Identity and the Quest for Happiness

This chapter examines the concept of identity in relation to human suffering, or 'dukkha', as presented in Buddhist teachings. It highlights the ongoing dissatisfaction people experience in their pursuit of happiness, illustrating the tendency to seek fulfillment externally rather than finding peace within.

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