Our meditation teacher keeps emphasizing that there is no individual self to be healed or improved, but several of us in the group are dealing with trauma and mental health issues that feel very real and personal. We're confused about whether seeking therapy or working on self-care contradicts the teachings we're receiving.
More people experience this than they realize.
Students are caught between Buddhist doctrine that denies individual selfhood and practical needs for personal psychological healing.
“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.