Why Nothing Is Ever Enough: Working with No-Self and the Sense of Lack
with David Loy
5 sessions • 42 min
Zen teacher and philosopher David Loy unpacks one of Buddhism’s most important and misunderstood teachings, no-self, through the lens of what he calls the “sense of lack”: the nagging feeling that something is missing, that we’re not quite real or adequate enough. Drawing on Freud, Ernest Becker, and Dogen, Loy shows how our endless “lack projects” like money, fame, romance, and power are symptoms of a deeper confusion, and how Zen practice offers genuine help.
Workshops to Deepen Your Path
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How Insight Dialogue Cultivates Mindfulness, Compassion, and Liberation
With Peace Twesigye
4 sessions • 34 min
Breaking Free from Habits: A Buddhist Approach to Lasting Change
With Josh Korda
4 sessions • 34 min
Buddhism A–Z
Learn all about key Buddhist terms, concepts, and traditions in our in-depth glossary — perfect for beginners and committed dharma practitioners alike.