Esalen Institute: First of two lectures

Summary

The transcript discusses Buddhist teachings focusing on Zen practice, emphasizing the double nature of reality such as selflessness and self, continuity and discontinuity, and the paradoxical understanding necessary for enlightenment. It explores philosophical foundations, practical meditation guidance, and the experiential aspects of self and identity within Buddhist thought. The dialogue also touches on personal experiences of selflessness and the integration of Buddhist and psychological perspectives.