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.

2 April 2025

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

This teaching is excerpted from “Buddhism and Psychology,” a self-paced course for cultivating a healthy mind for greater well-being.