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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Could Enlightenment Mean Accepting Our Own Insignificance?

In Mahayana Buddhism, sunyata - often translated as "emptiness" - doesn't mean that nothing matters. It means nothing exists with a permanent essence. Everything is constantly changing and without fixed self-nature. Seeing through the illusion of an enduring, separate self can be liberating.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Culture of Fabricated Self-Importance

Transactional relationships erode empathy and respect, creating toxicity.
Fabricated self-importance is a concerning societal trend, more strategic than narcissism.
Redefining success is essential for societal improvement.
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