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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 6 MIN

If the 'I' Isn’t Real… Then Who Am I?

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What if the “self” you believe in is just an illusion — a story the mind tells itself?This short reflection explores the Buddhist insight of non-self (anatta) — the idea that the “I” is not a fixed entity, but a flow of thoughts, feelings, and awareness.Let’s look deeper into what remains when the “I” disappears.====================Welcome to Buddha Student 🎓 A student of Buddhist teachings, sharing the Dharma bilingually (Vietnamese & English) — a path to insight and inner transformation.📖 The content of this channel is based on trusted sources, including Buddhist scriptures and Dharma talks from Venerables.--------🌿 For learners of Buddhism — from beginner to advanced — as well as wisdom seekers, mindfulness practitioners on the path of inner transformation, and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and the True Dharma.--------☸️ Core Buddhist teachings: Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, impermanence, non-self, karma, Contemplation, Middle Way.🌱 Applied Dharma: mindfulness, meditation, letting go, transforming suffering, cultivating compassion and peace in daily life.--------- Website: http://buddhastudent.com/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buddhastudent.official- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhastudent- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@buddhastudent

What if the “self” you believe in is just an illusion — a story the mind tells itself?This short reflection explores the Buddhist insight of non-self (anatta) — the idea that the “I” is not a fixed entity, but a flow of thoughts, feelings, and awareness.Let’s look deeper into what remains when the “I” disappears.====================Welcome to Buddha Student 🎓 A student of Buddhist teachings, sharing the Dharma bilingually (Vietnamese & English) — a path to insight and inner transformation.📖 The content of this channel is based on trusted sources, including Buddhist scriptures and Dharma talks from Venerables.--------🌿 For learners of Buddhism — from beginner to advanced — as well as wisdom seekers, mindfulness practitioners on the path of inner transformation, and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and the True Dharma.--------☸️ Core Buddhist teachings: Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, impermanence, non-self, karma, Contemplation, Middle Way.🌱 Applied Dharma: mindfulness, meditation, letting go, transforming suffering, cultivating compassion and peace in daily life.--------- Website: http://buddhastudent.com/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buddhastudent.official- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhastudent- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@buddhastudent

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