The Road Home Ep 23

Sharon Salzberg returns to The Road Home for an exploration of the ways we can develop our confidence through the practices of mindfulness and meditation.

Recorded at the Garrison Institute, Sharon and Ethan share insight into the eight vicissitudes from the Buddhist tradition. Looking at how the vicissitudes can help us move away from the traps our ego and walk through life with confidence that comes from clear perspective and skillful action.

When we are talking about confidence, how does that differ from the ego? Ethan looks at the often misunderstood relationship between the ego and healthy self-confidence. He shares the Buddhist teachings around the eight vicissitudes which offer ways to work with the ego and be awake in the world.