Transcending Mindfulness : Self-Esteem v. No-Self

The Zen Gateway's Podcast by Martin Goodson

Nov 28, 202451:59Religion & Spirituality

Modern psychology talks about the importance of self-esteem and yet the Buddha talked taught about No-Self. Are these two approaches reconcilable? Martin Goodson, co-founder of The Zen Gateway is joined by Jamie Shavdia,...

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