Finding Your Buddha Smile - Part 9: What is the True Me?

About this episode

This episode explores the question of identity through a Zen perspective, using a ghost tale to delve into the essence of self.

Recorded March 21, 2026. Zen master Wu-tsu used a popular ghost tale, like a popular movie or novel of his time, to explore the intimate question of Identity: “Who am I?” We move through our days like leaves blown about by an un-known wind. But who is it happening to? Who is doing it? Who is the victim? Who’s in the driver’s seat? Shouldn’t we know? What could be more essential—or practical—than being able to say who we are? Who hears sounds with the ears, sees colors with the eyes, eats and ...

People in this episode

Host: Roshi Rafe Martin

Topics covered

• identity
• Zen Buddhism
• self-exploration
• philosophy
• mindfulness

Keywords

• identity
• Zen
• Wu-tsu
• self
• Buddhism
• mindfulness
• philosophy

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