Preserving Personhood and Identity: Navigating the Buddhist Implications of the “No-Self” and Circumnavigating Confusions Regarding Our Ego

This essay explores the relationship between the Buddhist concept of "no-self" and personal identity, arguing that while the teaching of anatta can be liberating, it can also create confusion and adverse effects if misinterpreted. The discussion delves into how mindfulness practice, particularly the Dzogchen approach, can lead to depersonalization if misunderstood. Drawing from philosophers and…