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Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Miri Albahari (The University of Western Australia, Analytical Buddhism)
- Why understanding “no-self” matters: it might get you to Nirvana . 00:59
- “Tanha”—the root of our suffering . 05:55
- Miri’s maverick interpretation of the no-self doctrine . 13:11
- Miri and Bob talk about their meditation retreats . 21:35
- Things get weird: A universal field of consciousness? . 37:40
- Does losing your self making you a better (non-)person? . 43:14
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Recorded:Jul 17
Posted:Aug 2, 2014
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The Wright Show | Aug 2, 2014 | Robert Wright & Miri Albahari
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