Robert Waldinger on Happiness, Health, and Overcoming the Myth of Self

Robert Waldinger on Happiness, Health, and Overcoming the Myth of Self

Robert Waldinger shares how focusing on an isolated, fixed self contributes to personal and global suffering. Drawing on insights from Buddhist wisdom and scientific research, Waldinger explains how prioritizing connections with others can lead to greater happiness, health, and resilience. Discover why intentionally building community and fostering concern for others brings joy to ourselves and those around us, transforming our lives and well-being.

Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development. A sensei in Boundless Way Zen, he leads the Henry David Thoreau Sangha.

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