Mark Epstein: The Task Is Being You

The Buddha had a prescription to end suffering—the eightfold path. But can the Western tradition of psychotherapy build upon these essential steps? Here, Buddhist psychotherapist and bestselling author Epstein talks with Tricycle contributing editor Amy Gross about how the two realms of wisdom view the idea of self as both problematic and helpful. Drawing from his new book, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself, to discuss the ways meditation illuminates aspects of ourselves that we’re afraid or ashamed of, allowing us to let go of the identities that constrict us.

Reviews

So interesting 🙏

going to listen again, check on book and spend time processing and internalizing.

One of my favorite interviews. Insightful, honest, articulate, clear. Oh so beautiful and filled with perfect nuggets of pure wisdom.

Loved this talk! I will listen to it again. 🙏💕

I loved this talk and found it enlightening and helpful in so many ways. The last page was incredibly heartening. Thank you.