My meditation partner and I have been studying anatta together for months, but she keeps talking about 'my practice' and 'my insights' and 'finding myself' through Buddhism, and I don't know how to point out that this seems to miss the whole point without sounding condescending. We're supposed to be supporting each other but I feel like we're studying completely different teachings.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two practitioners are experiencing fundamental disagreement about whether Buddhist practice leads to self-discovery or self-dissolution.
“Where Are You with No-self and identity in Buddhist thought?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.