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Understanding the Point of Buddhist Meditation
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17:45 - 23:40 (05:54)

The goal of Buddhist meditation is to realize that the self we take seriously, the "little Dan or Lewis" inside our head, is not as important as we think it is, and that it's just another aspect of the world around us.

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The objective of Buddhist meditation is to recognize that the self is not an essential or permanent entity but rather a transitory collection of experiences.
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Buddhist philosophy
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The objective of Buddhist meditation is to recognize that the self is not an essential or permanent entity but rather a transitory collection of experiences. Through meditation, one may gain a clearer understanding of how the self operates and undergoes change.

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Understanding the Point of Buddhist Meditation
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Chapter
Understanding the Point of Buddhist Meditation
Episode
958 Dan Harris on Conquering Fear and Becoming 10% Happier Everyday
Podcast
The School of Greatness