Our team at the Buddhist center can't agree on whether individual recognition for volunteer work conflicts with no-self principles. Some people feel their contributions go unacknowledged while others say seeking recognition is ego-driven, and we're not addressing the growing resentment.
More people experience this than they realize.
A team is struggling to balance Buddhist teachings about ego with human needs for acknowledgment and appreciation.
“Where Are You with No-self and identity in Buddhist thought?”
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