Guy Armstrong: What Do Buddhists Mean When They Talk About Not-Self?

The foundational Buddhist concept of "no-self" can be a headbanger. What does it mean that our self is fundamentally empty? And if that’s true, who are we? In our latest Tricycle Talks podcast, Insight meditation teacher Guy Armstrong explains the concept to Tricycle contributing editor Amy Gross. Drawing from his book Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators, he breaks down what happens when we stop constructing a sense of “I, me, mine” and begin to let go of the extraneous mental activity that leads to unnecessary suffering.

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Very, very nice and interesting talk and conversation.

Excellent discussion about emptiness in Buddhism. I will have to get the book!

His words ring true ✨ He went deep in to mindfulness and went back to share it with us. Thank you Guy, Amy and Tricyle. Tricycle is really a game changer in the collective consciousness arising 🌱

Have listened to this three times now (and plan to listen many more times such is the endless wisdom) and I cry every time with the invitation to awakening! Namaste 🙏

My first exposure to Mr. Armstrong. Gentle, kind, encouraging, clear. Thank you!