Awakening from the Meaning Crisis

Ep. 8 - The Buddha and "Mindfulness"

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Mar 8, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Siddhartha's Journey

  • Siddhartha Gautama's journey begins in a palace, a symbol of the having mode.
  • He encounters sickness, old age, death, and a mendicant, prompting an existential crisis.
INSIGHT

Disillusionment

  • Disillusionment involves losing the illusion of modal confusion, not just experiencing sadness.
  • Siddhartha's disillusionment leads him to question his place in the world.
INSIGHT

Meaning vs. Morality

  • Meaning in life is deeper than just morality, according to the myth.
  • Siddhartha abandons his family, prioritizing his search for meaning amidst existential crisis.
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