Discover the practices of the historical Buddha. I delve into ancient texts to explore the distinct groups present during the Buddha's time: Buddhist monastics, ascetics from other sects, and laypeople. Get a glimpse of the unique teachings, practices, and paths to liberation that defined early Buddhism. Join me as I separate fact from myth and reveal the true essence of the Buddha's teachings.

Dissertation: https://www.academia.edu/63732680/Early_Buddhism_and_its_Relation_to_Brahmanism_A_Comparative_and_Doctrinal_Investigation

Suttacentral (here you can find all the teaching texts, in the original and in translation): https://suttacentral.net/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Rz6PO9CGI0

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Buddhism is fascinating. But it is surprisingly difficult to work out what the original teachings of the Buddha were. The oldest texts of Buddhism were not written until 200-400 years after the Buddha, and by then they had undergone many changes. In this episode I will give you an understanding of the historical context before I present the content of original Buddhism in the next episodes.

Dissertation (English): https://www.academia.edu/63732680/Early_Buddhism_and_its_Relation_to_Brahmanism_A_Comparative_and_Doctrinal_Investigation

Suttacentral (here you can find all the teaching texts, in the original and in translation): https://suttacentral.net/

Atthakavaga: suttacentral.net/snp4.1/en/sujato

Youtube: https://youtu.be/aBIz80oRd3w

Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com/therapy

e-mail: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

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It seems to me that we have too high expectations of authenticity today. People want the "true self" to have priority, both in our private lives and at work. Psychologically, this is an unrealistic and unhealthy attitude. The task of the ego is not to be authentic, but to navigate life. And the "false self" and our self-ideals help us in this process. It only becomes dangerous when we split off and suppress authentic parts and needs. Then we lose important information that we depend on to navigate life in a sustainable and pleasant way.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/QaI_q0qLliM

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e-Mail: therapy@gabriel-ellis.com

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