About this episode
This episode explores the concept of self-love from a Mahayana Buddhist perspective, questioning the nature of the 'self' we seek to love.
What is “self-love”? In contemporary psychology and self-help, self-love is often framed as self-acceptance, self-worth, and meeting our emotional needs with care. These approaches can be deeply supportive—but they may also rest on a limited view of the “self” they are trying to love. In this episode of Prajna Sparks , we explore a broader, more nuanced perspective drawn from the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Rather than asking only how to love ourselves, we begin by asking: What is this “self” we are loving? Join Lama Yeshe for an integrated Dharma talk and guided meditation exploring the panoramic view of the "I" FULL MOON SIT is an ongoing series offering Tibetan Buddhist meditation instruction and practice Make a dana offering PRAJNA FIRE is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law. Learn more about meditative inquiry and the integrative dharma practice of listening, contemplating, and meditating from Prajna Rising, our online journal. PUBLISHED ARTICLES…
People in this episode
Host: Prajna Fire
Guest: Lama Yeshe
Topics covered
- self-love
- Mahayana Buddhism
- self-acceptance
- meditation
- Dharma talk
Keywords
- self-love
- Mahayana Buddhism
- self-acceptance
- meditation
- Dharma
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Organizations: Prajna Fire
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