Think Again - a Big Think Podcast 130. Mark Epstein, MD (Buddhist psychiatrist) – I, Me, Mine
Jan 13, 2018
Psychotherapist and author, Mark Epstein, MD, discusses the impact of the unchecked ego on our lives, combining insights from Buddhism and psychotherapy. They explore Buddhist teachings on unsatisfactoriness and clinging, the importance of developing a healthy ego and self-esteem, the confusion surrounding the concept of self in Buddhism, and the power of letting go of fear. They also touch on the consciousness of octopuses, the realities of meditation and mindfulness, and the drawbacks of putting too much emphasis on mindfulness in psychotherapy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Buddhist Teachings on Unsatisfactoriness and Clinging
01:32 • 11min
Developing a Decent Ego and Good Self-Esteem
12:11 • 4min
Exploring the Confusion Surrounding the Concept of Self in Buddhism
16:41 • 16min
Letting Go of Fear and the Power of a Mediterranean Diet for Mental Health
32:15 • 5min
The Consciousness of Octopuses, Meditation Expectations, and the Rush for Solutions
37:09 • 3min
The Realities of Meditation and Mindfulness
39:45 • 16min