Guy Armstrong, a respected teacher and author, shares his insights after leading meditation retreats for decades. He discusses his journey from intellectual understanding of Buddhism to profound Vipassana practice in Southeast Asia. Listeners will enjoy his reflections on Mahasi Sayadaw's teachings and the contrasts between Western retreat structures and traditional monastic training. Armstrong also illuminates the concept of choiceless attention in mindfulness, while exploring the evolution of Buddhist thought and its embrace of compassion and emptiness.

Guy Armstrong, a seasoned meditation teacher and author of "Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators," explores the perplexing yet liberating Buddhist concepts of self and emptiness. He delves into how the notion of 'not-self' can transform our understanding of identity, encourage mindfulness, and foster deeper connections with others. Armstrong emphasizes the practical application of these ideas in daily life, revealing how embracing emptiness can lead to inner peace, compassion, and the overcoming of existential fears through meditation.