James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings Unfixing the self. [extract] Zoom 10.2024
Feb 28, 2025
Delve into the intriguing dynamics of self and others in the latest discussion. Discover how interconnectedness shapes identity and perceptions. Learn about the concept of dependent origination and how it influences behavior. This exploration challenges listeners to reflect on their interactions and the external conditions that shape their experiences. Prepare for an eye-opening journey into the essence of being.
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Constructed, Shifting Identities
- Our self and others' identities are constructed and change depending on how we define and perceive them.
- This production process means we are not approaching an authentic, fixed self but shifting forms influenced by context.
Dependent Origination and Relativity
- Dependent origination shows all aspects of existence including self, health, and social status are relative and interconnected.
- Nothing has predetermined existence but is open to change as patterns of energy in continuous flux.
Interdependent Manifestation of Self
- Our manifestation occurs through interaction with the field of occurrence, not from an autonomous, pre-established internal self.
- This interdependent formation process underlines the impermanence and openness of identity.
