11min chapter

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Suffering and the self (with Jay Garfield)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

CHAPTER

The Journey to Selflessness

This chapter delves into the journey of reducing self-grasping through mindfulness and self-awareness, highlighting its complexities within Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness and the idea that personal happiness relies on the well-being of others, arguing against self-centered pursuits. The conversation advocates for a shift in perspective from isolation and selfishness to community and moral maturity, suggesting that true happiness is found in alleviating the suffering of all.

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