Secular Buddhism

138 - Sticky Hair Monster

Aug 19, 2020
The podcast discusses the Buddhist story of Sticky Hair Monster and the battle against our own thoughts and emotions. It explores the concept of Mu in Buddhism, challenges expectations and preconceptions, and shares an old Buddhist tale about fear and attachment. The speaker also discusses the concept of self in Buddhism using the metaphor of a sticky hair monster.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Understanding the Concept of Mu in Buddhism
02:18 • 3min
3
Challenging Expectations and Breaking Free from Conceptualizations
05:09 • 2min
4
Exploring Koans and Sharing an Old Buddhist Story
07:36 • 3min
5
Befriending the Sticky Hair Monster
10:18 • 17min