The Search for a Sense of Personal Identity: a Buddhist View
The Search for a Sense of Personal Identity: A Buddhist View
Moving through the highs and lows of life can challenge our sense of self, and even create an identity crisis, leading us asking ‘who are we in the face of loss and failure?’ Conversely, experiences of success can feel self-affirming, but may leave us fearing that they will not last or simply leave us wanting more. The Buddha found that the underlying cause of so much of our suffering is the immense pain of having lost touch with who we really are.
In this morning teaching, Dominique Side will present some Buddhist insights into our true identity, and show how, by nurturing a deeper understanding of who we really are, we can begin to find the confidence and inner strength to weather life’s ups and downs.
With Dominique’s fresh approach to this topic, this evening will be dynamic and interactive, with opportunities for personal reflection, group dialogue and questions & answers.
Details
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Temple on the Park, 158 Australia St, Newtown & Online
Fee (incl GST): Benefactor $75; Standard $55; Concession $18
Dominique Side’s Australian Tour
This talk is part of a series of five talks that Dominique will be presenting in Australia. Each talk covers a stand-alone topic, but follows a progressive sequence. We strongly encourage you to attend the session in your city in person, and join the others online. Register for all five talks and receive a 20% discount: register here.
This talk is one of two talks that Dominique will give on Sunday 4 October. Attend both the morning and afternoon talks and receive a 15% discount by registering here.
