What Is Self? What Is Our Practice?

Summary

The speaker reflects on Japanese cultural tendencies of group identity and ecstasy, contrasting them with American individualism, through the lens of Buddhist philosophy emphasizing selflessness and zazen practice. They explain Buddhist concepts of selflessness, the middle way, and the importance of integrating zazen into daily life to achieve harmony and true understanding. The talk concludes with encouragement to extend Zen practice to help others and live authentically.