Exploring Yourself Through Buddhism
In this course, you’ll:
- Learn the true nature of the self.
- Practice letting go of false projections of identity.
About this Course
In Buddhism, the individual self is a delusion: You can't separate the self from its surroundings. Knowing and understanding this on a deep level can help you take control of limiting thoughts and feelings, while noticing the illusions that are created by your mind.
About the Teacher
Jamyang
Venerable Lhundup Jamyang is passionate about sharing her learned expertise in Tibetan Buddhism with others. She has over 25 years of training and experience in the field, and students commend her engaging and thorough approach to deconstructing intricate teachings.
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6 Sessions
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Course Introduction -
1. Identifying the SelfTap into physical sensations and memories to identify the self.18 min -
2. The Self Does Not Exist as It AppearsExplore how the self appears to you versus reality.14 min -
3. A Permanent Self Cannot ExistLearn how to release your mind’s attachment to a permanent self.15 min -
4. The Self as a Singular EntityLearn why the self cannot exist separately from other things.11 min -
5. An Independent Self Is a MythBuild your understanding of the interconnectedness of everyone and everything.14 min -
6. How Does the Self Exist?Learn about Buddhism’s three levels of dependency and how the self is an illusion.17 min
