Periagoge
Scenario

When emptiness teachings undermine helping professions

I'm a social worker helping people with their problems but lately I question whether there are even problems or people and I'm worried I'm losing my capacity to help.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Understanding the relative nature of suffering and selfhood can paradoxically reduce motivation to alleviate conventional problems.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with No-self and identity in Buddhist thought?”

Peri

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.