10% Happier with Dan Harris A Buddhist Recipe For Confidence | Ethan Nichtern
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Aug 21, 2024 Ethan Nichtern, a contemporary Buddhist teacher and author of "Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds," shares insights on cultivating genuine confidence. He discusses the balance between humility and self-assurance, offering practical Buddhist techniques to boost resilience. The conversation explores the complexities of identity, the interplay of pleasure and pain, and how mindfulness can transform experiences. Nichtern also delves into the importance of self-compassion in navigating praise and blame, encouraging listeners to find meaning in their challenges.
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Buddhist Confidence
- Confidence in Buddhism is about trusting our experience and showing up.
- This is called self-confidence, even though Buddhism emphasizes there's no solid self.
No-Self
- The idea of no-self in Buddhism is about questioning the solidity and independence of self, not its existence.
- It challenges our tendency to see ourselves as more important than others.
Ethan's Confidence Struggles
- Ethan Nichtern admits to struggling with confidence, especially when teaching.
- He questions his expertise and why people listen to him.
