Illusions about the “self”

Most people are still very resistant to Buddha’s teaching of no-self. I think it may be helpful to elucidate on the meaning of Anatta by going through several very common illusions/misconceptions:

1. The illusion of ownership — It is common for us to say “my hand”, “my heart,” “my brain,” “my hormones,” “my consciousness,” etc. This is assuming that there is a separate entity called “me” who is the owner of these…

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Author, Zen teacher, scientific mystic, professor, photographer, philosopher, social commentator, socially engaged human

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Kenneth Leong

Author, Zen teacher, scientific mystic, professor, photographer, philosopher, social commentator, socially engaged human