Why You Can't 'Find' Yourself – The Buddha’s Answer

Why You Can't "Find" Yourself – The Buddha’s Answer

We spend our lives searching for a true, fixed self—an identity we can hold onto. But what if this search is built on an illusion? Buddhism teaches that the self is not a thing but a process, ever-changing like a river. This discussion explores why we can’t “find” ourselves, the mental traps that keep us stuck, and how to see reality as it is. Through philosophy, psychology, and timeless Buddhist wisdom, we uncover a truth that is both unsettling and freeing.

00:00 - Intro & Why Can’t We See Ourselves?
04:26 - The Three Traps That Keep Us Stuck
10:04 - How to See What’s Really There
15:19 - The Truth You Already Know (But Keep Forgetting)

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[LightOfBuddhism-ji]

Listening to this video felt like a mirror to my own struggles. I’ve spent years chasing an ideal version of myself, always feeling incomplete. The Buddha’s message helped me pause and realize—I don’t need to find myself, just be present. Thank you for this profound content.

[BuddhistTeachings-wm]

The teachings of Buddha that you share have awakened me.

[NkululekoNtombela-bs]

Imagine listening to this video everyday! It's a timeless message, 😁😁. The not-self teaching is probably the top 5 best spiritual teachings ever!

[tm_]

please .... continue to make these contents 🙏
They're the best buddhist contents on YouTube.
I say this as a christian.
Your English is perfect for a learner and the concepts are at the same time so profound and so clearly expressed.

I would give a donation if there was the possibility

Thank you from Italy 🇮🇹

[TojiZenin]

I have herd teaching from honorable monks, academic teachings and many YouTube Buddhism channel but your channel is the most clear and easy to understand. I thank you so much for your meritorious work. You have open my eyes even more.

[Moon-MindTemple]

How true this is. There’s no fixed self to cling to, only the moments that shape us and the awareness that watches it all unfold.

[sandhyau]

With deepest gratitude and respect 🙏🙏🙏
🌷🌷🌷

[BuddhaWisdomDaily]

The idea that 'you' aren't something to find, but a process to observe... my mind is both blown and liberated. This explains why years of 'soul searching' left me emptier

[BuddhistWisdomforLife]

Thanks for sharing these helpful insights. I hope you and everyone watching are blessed with luck and happiness!

[VangeleComeaux]

Great video! Very insightful and thought-provoking. I appreciate the Buddhist perspective. Excellent content and well-explained. Good job!

[ElmiraKusumoto]

Insightful video! Really enjoyed the perspective. The Buddha's answer is so profound. Excellent explanation of self-discovery. Great work!

[PriyankaPramanik-ff]

Insightful and thought-provoking video! This gave me a lot to consider about self-discovery and the nature of being. Excellent explanation!

[LotusofDharma]

Such a calming and beautiful message. May all who hear these words be blessed with peace and happiness

[anaxiomenes]

The narrative is simple, yet profound and accesible; grasping the didactic aspect of its content sets in motion a powerful motivational boost that would invariably assist in healing a bruised psiquis thirsty for experiencing Eternity. The pond of ever permanent muddy water has finally settled and one can easily see in a magnified versión quite many details of what lies at the bottom of it. Clearly and intelligibly exposed. Namaste.

[EnlightenedWisdom]

I used to fear change, but through Buddhist wisdom, I now see impermanence as a beautiful part of life

[byron]

The mind is everything, what we think we become. The Buddha

[rickyperez]

Self-discovery is an everyday thing for all humans.

[Ebob-cn]

Everything is only thoughts! Thoughts!. Who feels thoughts?

[CalmHeal]

The more you search for yourself, the further you stray."

[buddhistwisdomforelderly]

10:17 Apparently, I’ve been looking for myself in all the wrong places—like the bottom of a bag of chips and on the couch with Netflix. 😂 But after hearing the Buddha’s perspective, maybe I should be looking inward instead? Time to meditate and possibly trade my snack habits for some self-reflection. 🍿🧘‍♀ Thanks for the wisdom!