Zen is NOT for Westerners! (Ego Detachment Resulting in Diminished Self Esteem)

Whenever you've heard of "having no ego", "letting go of your ego", "killing your ego" etc.

Remember that it's mostly watered-down, consumer-friendly western versions of very, very old eastern concepts.

(01:59) Self-esteem Coming From the Unconscious Observing Your Actions

(03:55) Definition of "The Ego"

(05:44) "Having Ego" vs. Attachment to the Ego

(09:07) The Maturity of Eastern Cultures

(10:27) Everything is Context Specific (Including the Teachings)

(12:01) How to Find a Better Source of Self-esteem