In Buddhism, one of the most difficult teachings for people to understand is anatman or non-self. The doctrine states that in humans there is no permanent entity that can be called a self or a soul. This denial of “any Soul or Self” is what distinguishes Buddhism from other major religions, such as Christianity and Hinduism, and gives Buddhism its uniqueness. This sense of being a permanent, solid, autonomous self is an illusion. The problem is this illusion is so ingrained into our ordinary experience. We have a sense of a permanent, individual self, but that is all it is, a sense, a feeling.

My latest book 'Open Awareness, Open Mind' is available now on Amazon and Kindle - amzn.to/35uboLq

If you have any questions for Yeshe about this podcast, Buddhism, meditation or mindfulness you can contact him on the Facebook page below:

www.facebook.com/thebuddhismguide

If you would like to support future episodes please visit www.patreon.com/buddhismguide

Follow Buddhism Guide:

Website - www.buddhismguide.org

Facebook - www.facebook.com/thebuddhismguide/

Instagram – www.instagram.com/buddhism_guide/

Twitter – www.twitter.com/BuddhismGuide