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Ep. 217 – External Mindfulness and Objective Experience, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 14
3 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
Simplifying our daily practice into bare knowing, Joseph Goldstein instructs us on external mindfulness and noticing our reactions. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the foureenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
In this episode, Joseph Goldstein mindfully explains:
The comprehensive nature of mindfulness practice
Going beyond the division of self and other
Insight from inference and inductive reasoning
Contemplating the feelings and mind-states of others
Being mindful of our reactions to other people's positive and negative feelings
Keeping our lives in balance by not being overly self-absorbed
Contemplating both internal and external mindfulness so that we can see phenomena objectively
The impermanent nature of all feelings
Thoughts as the trigger for emotions to arise
Staying free in the flow of changing experience
The storytelling the mind does versus the Buddha's instruction on bare knowledge
The mantra 'it's already here' for awareness of bare knowing
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“Contemplating externally not only keeps us in balance so we don’t have this total self-absorption, but we’re paying attention in some way, we’re enlarging the context of our practice. It also helps keep us attuned to how our actions are affecting others so we aren’t just lost in what we’re doing. We’re mindful of the feelings and mind states externally so we see, we’re attuned, we’re aware, in a mindful, non-reactive, non-judgmental way of these states as they arise in other peopl…
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Ep. 216 – Mindfulness Of Mind, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 13
26 september 2024 · 58 min
Rather than trying to overcome unwholesome mind states, Joseph Goldstein guides us to simply be mindful of the mind as it is being influenced. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirteenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
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In this episode, Joseph Goldstein mindfully explains:
The three unwholesome roots (lustful mind, angry mind, diluted mind)
Being aware of the absence of unwholesome mind-states
How positive attributes are present within the absence of the defilements
Not judging ourselves or being reactive to negative mind-states
Focusing on which states should be cultivated and which should be let go of
Measuring the moral worth of an action by the intention behind it
Difficult mind-states as part of the path rather than an innate problem
The distracted and contracted mind
How mindfulness of our mind is the path to freedom
Simply knowing each state for what it is (not-self, insubstantial, impermanent)
Asking ourselves what is happening and taking the time to acknowledge it
How sense pleasures and moods deceive the mind
The process of liberation as short moments many times
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“It’s not as if somehow we need to have our mind completely freed of all of these unwholesome states in order to proceed. The Buddha is saying that mindfulness of them when they arise is the path to freedom.” – Jose…
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Ep. 215 – Mindfulness of Our Emotions, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 12
19 september 2024 · 55 min
Describing the hidden danger in seeking happiness through sense pleasure, Joseph Goldstein outlines worldy versus unworldly feelings. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twelfth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
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In this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein mindfully explains:
The feelings that arise during renunciation
Non-addictedness versus deprivation
The hidden dangers in happiness from worldly feelings
The unreliability of pleasant emotions
Beneficial pleasures versus un-beneficial pleasures
Worldy and unworldly neutral feelings
Genorosity as easy access to an unworldly pleasant feeling
Non-sensual joy when we practice compassion and metta
Exploring feelings as they become predominant
Noticing our conditioned responses to our emotions
Utilizing mindfulness to rest in simple awareness
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“There’s a hidden danger in this addiction to sense pleasure, of relying for pleasant worldly feelings for our happiness to the degree that we become very attached to them and then suffer when they change, as we know they do. The impermanence of them becomes a source of unreliability.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 214 – The Nature of Feelings, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 11
12 september 2024 · 55 min
Becoming mindful of feelings, Joseph Goldstein explains how the habits of our mind shape our actions and karma. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the eleventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This week, Joseph Goldstein outlines:
The mindfulness of feeling and discovering the nature of our feelings
How the tone of our feelings condition the reactions of our mind
The actions and karmic consequences that begin with a feeling
How pleasant feelings can condition desire and attachment
The way that neutrality can lead to ignorance
Maintaining a non-reactive mind to all emotions
The tendencies of desire and aversion
Labeling and noticing our feelings without attaching meaning
Clearly seeing the impermanent and ephemeral nature of all feelings
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“Mindfulness of feeling is one of the master keys that both reveals and unlocks the deepest patterns of our conditioning.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 213 – The Four Elements, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 10
4 september 2024 · 53 min
Refining our knowledge of the four elements, Joseph Goldstein explains how our bodily dispositions relate to earth, water, fire, and air. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the tenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
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In this episode, Joseph Goldstein examines:
The four basic qualities of matter
Solidity and the earth element
Fluidity, cohesion, and the water element
Heat and light as the function of the fire element
Air and the experience of expanding and extending
Bringing the elements into our practice
Contemplating our bodily disposition in terms of the four elements
Noticing all sensations as the play of a given element
Moving away from the conceptual and into direct experiences
Psychic abilities and transforming an element into another one
How labeling and objectifying can lead to desire and aversion
Not grieving for what is non-existent
The unification of relative and ultimate reality
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
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“On the experimental level, we can see that the various sensations that we feel, however…
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Ep. 212 – Clear Knowing, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 9
28 augustus 2024 · 58 min
Contemplating the principal of clear knowing, Joseph Goldstein explains that seeing things exactly as they are propels us towards awakening. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the ninth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein dives into:
Clearly knowing the purpose of an action
Discerning the benefit or detriment of our actions
How Mara ensnares us in samsaric attachments
How unskillful mind-states masquerade as skillful
Being tricked by the doubt in our minds
Purifying ourselves for the benefit of all
Knowing the suitability of an action and examining timing
Considering how our actions will affect others and ourselves
Committing to the long process of awakening
The importance of sense-restraint
Contemplating the unattractive facets of the body
Clearly seeing the impermanence of our body
Accepting the truth of how things actually are
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“There’s great power, inspiration, and patience when we realize this transformation of consciousness that we’re undertaking. The purification of these deep-rooted tendencies. That this process of transformation is not a quick process…we’re on a long path if we really are holding awakening as our aspiration.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 211 – Mindfulness Of Postures, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 8
22 augustus 2024 · 58 min
Joseph Goldstein demonstrates how the entire dhamma is revealed through mindfulness of posture in this continued analysis of the Sattipatthana Sutta. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the eighth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein dives into:
Being mindful of things both internally and externally
Abiding independent and not clinging to anything in the world
How the entire dhamma is revealed through mindfulness of posture
The simplicity of being aware of changes in posture throughout the day
Walking meditation and truly knowing that we are walking
Disentangling our mind from distractions and anticipation
Being rooted in the present with a sense of ease
How mindfulness of posture helps us overcome unwholesome states of mind
Paying attention to the motivation of our movements
How movement masks dukkha
Deepening our insight into selflessness
The conditionality of mind and body
De-identification and seeing all phenomena with proper wisdom
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“Mindfulness of the posture becomes the vehicle for strengthening continuity of awareness. The way the postures are manifesting reveals the state of our mind. It becomes the foundation or the place of stability for us to face and see through the unwholesome mind states.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 210 – Mindfulness Of Body, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 7
15 augustus 2024 · 57 min
Enriching our understanding of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein explains the body as the simplest and most portable object of contemplation. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the seventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein dives into:
Mindfulness of the body as the simplest way to overcome mara
How mindfulness of the body is the basis for all achievements
Conquering all bodily sensations through mindfulness of the body
Finding a suitable posture for our practice and how effort creates energy
Establishing mindfulness in front of ourselves
The invaluable power of our own breathing
Refining the breath as the vehicle for refining the mind
What it means to experience the whole physical body
Calming the bodily formation
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“The Buddha is pointing to the invaluable but often overlooked power of our own breathing. This humble breath which we mostly in our ordinary lives ignore is such a good and powerful object of meditation because it is always present.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 209 – The Art of Letting Go, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 6
9 augustus 2024 · 49 min
Exploring the meaning of non-clinging, Joseph Goldstein outlines the three types of cravings explained by the Buddha. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the sixth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
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In this episode of the Satipatthana Sutta series, Joseph Goldstein discusses
How craving can consume our entire being
The thirst for sense pleasures and how they keep us dependent
How society feeds and fosters our sense of desire and craving
Clinging to and longing for certain mind-states
The primal thirst for continued existence
How expectation takes out of the present moment
Abiding in empty, open awareness
The craving for non-existence during painful times
Dependence through view and the felt sense of “I”
How to accomplish the deconstruction of self
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“When in the seen just the seen, in the heard just the heard, in the sense just the sensed, in the cognized just the cognized, then you will not be influenced by what arises, not carried away by craving.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 208 – Bare Knowing & Continuous Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 5
2 augustus 2024 · 1 uur
Joseph Goldstein has an intellectual discussion on bare knowledge without association and how to maintain continuity of mindfulness. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the fifth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
This week on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein lectures on:
The direct path for the purification of beings
The liberating effect of present-moment awareness
Freedom from desire and discontent regarding the world
Observing phenomena without attaching meaning or reacting
The two proximate causes for mindfulness
How knowing is not altered by what is being known
The nature of the knowing mind conforming to the condition of the body
Building momentum and continuity of mindfulness
Vipassana and observing the six sense stores
Becoming aware of the process of change
Perception as the function of recognition
How concepts condition our experience
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“Bare knowledge here means observing phenomena, observing experience objectively without getting lost in associations, without getting lost in our reactions. It’s the simple and direct knowing of what’s present without making up stories about our experience.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 207 – Impermanence, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 4
25 juli 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Joseph Goldstein offers insight on deepening our understanding of impermanence by growing our awareness of the constant change that surrounds us. Lees meer
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the fourth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein explores:
Seeing the momentariness of phenomena
The liberating effect of presence moment awareness
The power of wholesome activities and the karmic effect of giving
Unreliability within that which is impermanent
Being dispassionate and not caught up in the grit of desire
The stories and drama we engage with in our lives
Witnessing changes in the world around us
Refining our perception of change
The mirror of the dhamma
Having unbroken confidence in the path of awakening
Consciousness in the process of dying
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“Somehow, we are so conditioned to count on things staying a certain way, of staying stable. Or, if they’re going to change, that they should only change for the better, the way we’d like things to be. But, that’s not how it is, there is no evidence to support that. All we have to do is open up and look around and pay attention in the most obvious of ways. This is not a subtle meditative attainment; it is all around us.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 206 – Concentration And Contemplation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 3
19 juli 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
This time on the Insight Hour Podcast, Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of contemplation, awareness and concentration in Buddhist practice. Lees meer
This episode is the third part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
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In this episode, Joseph Goldstein examines:
Samadhi, or, the composure and unification of the mind
Enjoying embodied presence and allowing all tensions to release
The great healing process that can come from Samadhi
How Samadhi enables us to receive the joy of the present moment
How the development of concentration comes from practicing Sila (ethical conduct)
The path of practice as the path of happiness
Focusing on an object versus choiceless awareness
6-part walking meditation for the development of concentration
Internal and external contemplation
Being aware of other people without judgment
Attuning to how our actions may affect others
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This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
“It’s as if when we create the space of awareness, the space of mindful presence, the mind settles by itself into a place of concentration because we are simply being present for that which arises.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 205 – Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 2
12 juli 2024 · 59 min
Continuing his exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph discusses mindfulness as the vehicle for all spiritual undertakings. Lees meer
This episode is the second part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just jumping into the series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!
This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein discusses:
The mental qualities that are necessary for the path of awakening
How mindfulness makes any spiritual undertaking possible
How small efforts we take in our daily practice can greatly impact the larger picture
The noble task of purifying the mind and heart
Reflecting on the Buddha, dharma, and sangha
The difference between self-judgement and contemplating our sila (right conduct)
How the whole of the dharma is revealed through receptive listening
Mindfulness as a guardian of the sense stores
Avoiding the proliferation of wanting and discontent
How mindfulness balances faith and wisdom, effort and concentration
Mindfulness as a tool to notice the habit patterns we are conditioned into
The nature of the mind as peaceful
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This recording was originally published by Dharmaseed
“It’s that sense of just the whole of the dharma being revealed in this place of listening, of receptive awareness, of open awareness, when we aren’t trying to control things or make things happen but we’re letting things be revealed. This quality of sati, of mindfulness, of listening, has tremendous power... It’s mindfulness which makes any spiritual undertaking possible.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 204 – The Direct Path to Liberation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt.1
4 juli 2024 · 56 min
Kicking off a multi-part course on the teachings of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph offers insight into how we can apply the wisdom of this ancient Buddhist discourse on mindfulness to our daily lives and practice. Lees meer
This episode is the first part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism.
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In this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein delves into:
Meditation as the simplest way of looking at the mind and body
Vipassana’s roots in the Satipatthana Sutta
Breaking down the translation of Satipatthana
The four foundations or abidings in mindfulness
Focusing on the attitude of being aware
The variety of meanings for Dukkha
Craving as the cause of suffering
Strengthening the quality of ardency for our practice
How transience can spur feelings of passion and care
Reflecting on the weight of our actions
Wisdom and clear comprehension
Why our practice is not just for ourselves alone
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This recording was originally published by Dharmaseed
“The last reflection that helps establish us in ardent practice is realizing that the only things that can be said to truly belong to us are the actions that we perform and their subsequent fruits.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 203 – Ask Joseph: Questions From Student To Teacher
13 juni 2024 · 1 uur 45 min
Responding to student questions, Joseph Goldstein invigorates listeners to have faith and confidence in dharma practice. Lees meer
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This week on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein answers questions on:
Mental noting throughout meditation
Working with a greedy mind
Dukkha and craving as the fundamental cause of suffering
Small moments of renunciation
The deepening of concentration over time and why practice is non-linear
Keeping confidence in the dharma
Doubt as the most problematic feeling within practice
Dealing with shame, depression, unworthiness, and other painful mind-states
Balancing self-knowing and deepening insight into non-self
Fear of impermanence and attachment to things staying the same
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“We really just need to continue doing the practice and have that trust that the dharma will lead us onward, which it does. I’ve seen it in myself and I’ve seen it in thousands of yogis. I have a lot of confidence in that.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 202 – The Subtlety of Practice
6 juni 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
Explaining the subtleties of practice and the energy between mind and body, Joseph Goldstein offers both insight and humor to his students. Lees meer
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein :
The variety of practice ways to strengthen concentration
Animals and questions on karma in the natural world
Free our minds from fear when nearing the end of our lives
Watching the mystery of life unfolding
The wholesome and unwholesome actions that determine our rebirth
Habitual karma and having a place of refuge from repeated practice
Humility and the understanding of selflessness
Cultivating relationships of equanimity
The ongoing discovery of the mind-body energy system
Sexual desire and the refinement of our sensations
Why neutrality is better than pleasure
The unhelpful ways that we relate to pain
How practice helps with boredom and restlessness
Keeping an effort to pay close attention
Using our precious lives very well
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“Each of these practices not only addresses a particular conditioning of the mind, they all very much strengthen the power of concentration. It’s just to see how through many different doors we can enter the realm of understanding, taming the mind, coming to a place of stillness where we can really see the essential nature and come to freedom. There are many ways depending on temperament.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 201 – A Guided Practice on Working with Thought and Emotions
22 mei 2024 · 32 min
Highlighting the impermanence of experience, Joseph Goldstein leads a practice in noticing mental and physical sensations. Lees meer
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein offers a guided practice on:
Working with thought and emotion
Full body awareness without effort or struggling
Noticing the breath and other sensations
Being aware of thoughts just as they are arising
Opening up to the fullness of experience
The power of naming emotions
Sensing the impermanent nature of all things
Moving from the conceptual into direct experience
The seduction of our thoughts
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“We don’t have to do anything to make things change. The very nature of whatever is arising, whether it’s in the body or the mind, the very nature is that whatever arises will also pass away.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 200 – Getting Insight On The Nature of Thought
16 mei 2024 · 37 min
In a dharma talk on working with thoughts and emotions, Joseph Goldstein explains the impersonal and empty nature of the mind. Lees meer
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This week on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein teaches us about:
Observing how mind states and thoughts mutually condition each other
The way that thoughts carry us away into different emotional states
Looking at the direct nature and meaning of thought
Noticing the difference between being lost and being awake
Viewing our thoughts just as they arise
Not overthinking and focusing on the simplicity of a practice
The six things that are ever arising or passing: our senses
Maintaining open awareness and experiencing the flow
“Well, what is a thought? It’s quite remarkable because when we look at that level, not on the level of the story or the content, but thought as a phenomenon, we see that it is barely more than nothing. It is so phenomenal. These thoughts arise, and the content can be so compelling, but as a phenomenon, as the nature of thought, it’s just this little energy blip in the mind. If we’re not getting hooked by the content, it has no power at all.” – Joseph Goldstein
This 2019 dharma talk from Insight Meditation Society was originally published by Dharmaseed
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Ep. 199 – Self And Selfless
2 mei 2024 · 52 min
Joseph Goldstein meets us at the constellation of self, the duality of self, and the need for mindfulness. Lees meer
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein gets into:
Duality and how it relates to our meditation practice
The fundamental split of object and subject
Limitations from perceiving ourselves as separate
Persona and the identification we have with the world
The progression from fullness/oneness to constriction
Having compassion for the shadow side
How fear desire, and attachment, make us more attached to our sense of self
Being imprisoned and conditioned by dualistic perception
The integration of mind and body and love for all experience as the connector
From the ego center to the zero center
Being totally honest with what is happening
Mindfulness as the tool to stop identification
The power of renunciation and restraint
This 2005 dharma talk was originally published by Dharmaseed
“As long as we are identified with that sense of self in the mind, that identification creates fear, attachment, separation, comparing. If there’s an “I”, if there’s a self, then we have to defend it, we have to protect it, we have to gratify it, and our whole lives revolve around this particular identification.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 198 – Facing Our Fears
25 april 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Joseph Goldstein discusses how working with fear is absolutely essential in our practice of understanding, opening, and accepting. Lees meer
This 1983 dharma talk was originally published on Dharmaseed.
This week on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein teaches us about:
Releasing tension through awareness
The body as an energy system
Opening up to the Buddha nature
Working with fear and emotional pain
Resistance and unwillingness to be uncomfortable
Becoming open to pain and discomfort
Insecurity and the fear of being judged
How the fear of feeling certain emotions keeps us bound to negative habits
How openness allows our hearts to be touched
Death and fear of the unknown
Being okay with being afraid
Having space for fear without demands
Lovingkindness as the antidote for fear
“What we’re doing in our practice is learning how to work with those experiences which often cause trouble, which often cause resistance, which we’re afraid of.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 197 – Flavors of Loving-Kindness
10 april 2024 · 37 min
Offering instruction for metta practice, Joseph Goldstein explains the many flavors of loving-kindness that we can try. Lees meer
This 2018 talk was originally published on Dharmaseed.
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein explicates:
The unconditional quality of metta
Helping each other see our individual loveliness
Using mantra to evoke the feeling of loving-kindness
Metta as a tool for deep concentration
Experimenting with the different ways metta can be applied in meditation
The three aspects of practicing of loving-kindness
A 12-minute guided metta practice to settle into the feeling of well-wishing
“There are two main purposes for doing metta meditation. One is metta, or loving-kindness, which can be used as a vehicle for developing concentration. So, not only for the metta quality itself, but it is a technique or a method for developing strong concentration, even to the point of absolution.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 196 – Guided Meditation: Busy Life, No-Self
28 maart 2024 · 27 min
Guiding us in three short, guided meditations, Joseph Goldstein helps us break down our identification with the body and the self. Lees meer
This talk from the Insight Meditation Society was originally published on Dharmaseed.
In this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein guides us in:
Accessing deeper meditative states outside of a retreat
Turbo-charging our practice through shorter meditations we can do in our daily lives
Finding the mental areas where our mistaken sense of self is created
Listening to sounds and considering the ‘knowing’ rather than being a “knower”
Breaking through the identification we have with the body
Directly experiencing bodily sensations and their changing nature
Watching our thoughts and being aware in their moment of arising
Enlivening our understanding of the Buddha’s teaching through a combination of practices
“This exercise allows us to see the selfless nature of thought and gives us the ability to choose which are helpful, which are not. Which do I act on, which do I let go of.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 195 – Approaching Suffering without Reactivity
20 maart 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Focusing on equanimity and compassion, Joseph Goldstein teaches about staying open and responsive to collective and individual suffering. Lees meer
This talk from the Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on Dharmaseed.
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein divulges :
How to stay open and responsive while experiencing both individual and global challenges
Compassion and equanimity as tools to work with difficulties
The definition of equanimity and seeing all things as a whole
Equanimity as the basis of wise discernment and skillful responsiveness
Re-framing difficult experiences as an opportunity to practice openness
An invitation to look within rather than blaming outside forces
Examining what emotions are underneath our reactions
Letting go of the illusion of being in control
Accepting our feelings instead of allowing them to limit us
Freeing ourselves through the awareness of impermanence
How compassion arises out of our willingness to come close to suffering
Sorrow as the near enemy of compassion
Having humility on our path to explore equanimity and compassion
“Equanimity gives us the foundation, the ability to approach the suffering without reactivity. And compassion, precisely arises out of the willingness to come close to suffering.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 194 – The Buddha’s Sacred Journey
14 maart 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Joseph Goldstein describes the steps along the Buddha’s path to awakening, helping us see the significance of the Buddha in our own lives. Lees meer
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This dharma talk from The Insight Meditation Society was originally published on Dharmaseed.
In this episode, Joseph Goldstein lectures on:
The sacred journey of the Buddha’s life
The Buddha as a universal archetype for awakening
Connecting the Buddha’s journey with our own journey
Materialism and the wheel of becoming
Discovering the real value in our lives
Reflecting on the inevitability of death
The uncertainty of the time of death
What actually matters when we reach our end
Our own calls to destiny
Giving up a conventional way of viewing things
Our own power over the way we are
Confronting the forces of Mara
Relative and absolute bodhicitta
“In order to awaken to the hidden possibilities of life, we need to renounce, we need to be willing to give up our ordinary or conventional way of viewing things. Things are often not what they seem to be. If we stay just on the surface, we are often living in ignorance and illusion.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 193 - Sudden Awakening, Gradual Cultivation
1 maart 2024 · 57 min
Explaining the ways our minds can be seduced, Joseph Goldstein teaches us how to let go into non-clinging. Lees meer
This 2007 talk was originally published on Dharmaseed.
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In this episode, Joseph Goldstein teaches listeners about:
Letting go into the wisdom mind of non-clinging
Awakening to the nature of the mind
Working with the hindrances of mind
Noticing how the mind can be seduced
Skeptical doubt and being frozen in indecision
The ways that doubt can masquerade itself as wisdom
Telling ourselves that it is okay not to know
Resting in experience rather than being caught in thought loops
Investigating our aversions and their hold on the mind
Seeing everything with perfect wisdom
Transforming our attitudes about our aversions
Being inclusive to our difficult experiences
“Struggle is a great feedback because it signifies non-acceptance of something. Because if we were accepting, we wouldn’t be struggling. Whenever we’re in that sense of striving, of struggle, of tension, take that as a feedback, not as a problem. That’s telling us something. That’s saying something is going on in the body, in the mind, in the emotions, in the thoughts, in our external experience, something is going on that we’re not open to, that we’re trying to exclude, and that’s why we’re struggling.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 192 - The Buddha's Life And Journey
8 februari 2024 · 55 min
Taking a journey through the Buddha’s history, Joseph Goldstein reveals how we can relate the Bodhisattva’s experiences to our own lives. Lees meer
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In this Episode, Joseph teaches on:
The history of Siddhartha Guatama
Archetypes and myths within the Buddha’s journey
Connecting individual experiences into universal principals
Joseph Campbell’s description of the Buddha’s life stages
Calls to destiny and the illusion of having a self
The profound truth of impermanence and change
Anxiety and unease from trying to posses things
Facing realities such as death and disease
One of Joseph’s first major insights into his mind
Renunciation and getting out of the seduction of appearances
Meditation and recognizing vastness
Examining what is a hindrance and what is skillful
The great struggle and developing a courageous heart
The Bodhisattva’s three watches of the night
The great awakening and working for the good of others
“In this archetypal level, the Buddha’s life reveals to us aspirations in our own. It helps us find a deeper meaning, a deeper purpose, a fuller context for our own life choices. On this archetypal level, it connects the Buddha’s journey with our own.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Bonus Episode: Joseph's Meditative Story with Rohan Gunatillake
25 januari 2024 · 40 min
Joseph Goldstein joins Rohan Gunatillake to share the meditative story of how he first learned to integrate his spirituality into everyday life. Lees meer
This episode was originally aired on Meditative Story, a podcast that combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with the immediate, science-backed benefits of mindfulness practice – all surrounded by breathtaking and cinematic music. You can find Meditative Story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
Joseph Goldstein shares a personal story about:
One of the most transformative moments in Joseph’s life
The beginning of Joseph’s enlightenment journey
Integrating the spiritual gifts Joseph learned from the East into his everyday life in the West
Learning to embrace the uncomfortable feeling of not-knowing
How Joseph first connected with Ram Dass
Joseph’s first job teaching a meditation class
Saying yes and allowing opportunities to present themselves
A guided mindfulness practice
“It’s as if my life exists as two separate strands. One is the strand of my practice, which feels clear and stable. The other is how that practice will manifest and how I can ever hope to apply it to the world. Spiritually, I am flying high. But I have no idea where to land.” – Joseph Goldstein
About Joseph Goldstein:
Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and loving-kindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is one of the organization’s guiding teachers. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
About Rohan Gunatillake:
Rohan Gunatillake is a writer, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Meditative Story. By artfully crafting meditations to compliment each guest’s story, Rohan blends mindfulness with narrative to create a unique listening experience, encouraging listeners to use someone else’s transformative moment as the bas…
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Ep. 191 - Knowing, Awareness And Wisdom
17 januari 2024 · 54 min
Discussing the differences between knowing, awareness and wisdom, Joseph Goldstein helps deepen our insights into the nature of body and mind. Lees meer
This 2007 talk was originally published on Dharmaseed.
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This time on Insight Hour, Joseph lectures on:
The Satipatthana Sutta
The four foundations of mindfulness
Overcoming suffering and attaining freedom
How wisdom combines awareness and investigation
Struggling as the manifestation of non-acceptance
Grounding in awareness of different sense objects
Attuning to the patterns and conditioning in our minds
The attitudes and judgements we have about experiences
The ability to learn about our minds in any situation
“Wisdom arises out of awareness and it combines the qualities of investigation, of what the Buddha called right understanding/right attitude. With mindfulness as the platform, that is the foundation. Without mindfulness none of this happens.“ – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 190 - Questions and Answers on Buddhist Practice
29 december 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
Going through questions submitted by meditators on retreat, Jill Shepard asks Joseph about discernment and other Buddhist practices. Lees meer
This episode was recorded as part of a three-month retreat at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published by Dharmaseed
In this episode, Joseph answers questions on:
What it means to waste your suffering
Turning attention inward and looking at the cause of suffering
Attachment, resistance, and false perception
Self and anatta (not-self)
The wholesome and unwholesome roots of all skillful actions
Looking honestly at our intentions and motivations
Honoring the presence of our emotions versus being caught by them
The message we can receive from anger
Discernment and bringing mindfulness into love
Liberation through non-clinging
Working with doubt and the inner voice that fools and seduces us
Surrendering to the Dharma
How practice prepares us for growing old
“It’s really important to be honest about the range of our own motivations because if we’re not honest about it, we’re not going to see it. If we don’t see it, we may very well be acting on the unwholesome motivations.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 189 – Creating A Concept of Self
7 december 2023 · 58 min
Describing how perceptions and constructs shape our experiences, Joseph Goldstein teaches on the concept of self. Lees meer
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In this episode, Joseph describes:
The liberating jewel of the Buddha’s teachings
The Self as the fabrication of our minds
The relief of selflessness
Abandoning unwholesome qualities
Using Buddhist psychology to understand how The Self is created
Recognizing, naming, and remembering
Perception in the service of mindfulness
Seeing the frame instead of the picture
How concepts can limit our understanding
Division and the concept of space
Past, present, future, and the concept of time
The constriction within self-image
Projection and self-assessment
Age, culture, race, and other created constructs
When concepts can be useful
“Our perceptions are concepts about what we are experiencing. This overlay on experience very often conditions how we feel about that experience. And, one of the startling things about all this, is that often our perceptions are inaccurate and yet they are conditioning the experience we are having.”– Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 188 – Skillful Means for Non-Clinging
24 november 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
In this question-and-answer session, Joseph Goldstein explores skillful means for non-clinging, how to work with the comparing mind, the intricacies of walking meditation, and much more. Lees meer
This dharma talk, recorded on October 20, 2023, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this episode of Insight Hour:
Joseph offers a series of tips on walking meditation
He responds to questions about working with the comparing mind and working with the mind that is desperate to fix everything
Joseph talks about how it is possible for a layperson to awaken and why enlightenment is all about lightening up
He explores the importance of not being attached to our beliefs or our disbeliefs and keeping an open mind
Finally, Joseph offers his perspective on how the Dharma has helped him in difficult times and why the Buddhist teachings are all about skillful means for non-clinging
“So when I began to hear these different teachings, rather than frame it – ‘Which is true?’ or ‘Which is right?’ – just to take the teachings as skillful means. So then the question is, skillful means for what? And here is where all the traditions of Buddhism are unified, and that is a skillful means for non-clinging. That’s the essence of the free mind in all the Buddhist traditions.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 187 - Love & Fear
9 november 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Joseph Goldstein delves into the concepts of loving-kindness, compassion, and the fear of discomfort. He highlights the transformative power of loving-kindness, mindfulness, and compassion in overcoming fears and limitations, ultimately fostering genuine happiness. Lees meer
This dharma talk, recorded on February 18, 1997, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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In this lecture, Joseph:
Affirms that at the depths of our hearts and minds there is a basic reservoir of goodwill
Defines mettā, or loving-kindness, as the basic generosity of the heart
Takes note of the “upward spiral” of happiness that mindfulness and loving-kindness promotes
Reminds us to stay open to suffering and
Ruminates upon the empty nature of fear itself
“If you keep shining your compassion and understanding on it, your fear will soon crack and you will be able to look into its depths and see its roots.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 186 - Working With Thought And Emotion
2 november 2023 · 59 min
Joseph Goldstein expounds upon the relationship between thought and emotion as it relates to both our spiritual practice and our daily lives. Lees meer
This dharma talk, recorded on June 4, 2013, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this lecture, Joseph:
Dissects the nuanced meaning of the Pali word sati, often translated as "mindfulness"
Highlights the importance of applying mindfulness to both skillful and unskillful thoughts
Helps us understand the very nature of thought
Outlines the inherent connection between thoughts and emotional responses
Proposes that we stay open to afflictive emotions without identifying with them
"When we engage with thoughts and emotions from a place of interest and a place of investigation, a place of inquiry, we can see them all arise and pass away in this open sky of the mind." - Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 185 - Suffering And The Illusion Of Self
26 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
Joseph Goldstein investigates the links between suffering, compassion, and the concept of the self. Lees meer
This dharma talk, recorded on July 2, 1994, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this talk, Joseph:
Breaks down the three kinds of suffering according to the Buddha
Advises us to remain open to suffering, reminding us that avoiding or resisting pain and unpleasant mind states only serves to feed them
Posits that compassion grows from letting suffering in
Proposes that we drop into the flow of existence
Asserts that the root cause of suffering is our deeply conditioned senses of self
“When we’re associated with what we don’t want, it’s suffering. And when we are separated from what we do want, it’s suffering. And this is the push-pull happening throughout our lives.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 184 – Our Unskillful Actions: Doing More Good Than Bad
18 oktober 2023 · 1 uur
Joseph Goldstein dissects the Buddha’s most simple but fundamental lessons: to avoid what is unwholesome, to perform good actions, and to purify the mind. Lees meer
This dharma talk, recorded on September 26, 1991, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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In this talk, Joseph:
Acknowledges that even the most simple lessons are not easy
Breaks down the three unwholesome actions of the body, the four unwholesome actions of speech, and the three unwholesome actions of mind
Touches on the Hindu concept of punya, or doing meritorious actions to plant the seeds of happiness
Maintains that there is a wisdom in fearing danger
Provides us with examples of wholesome actions that we can perform
“Avoid what is unwholesome, perform good actions, purify the mind. This is the teachings of all the Buddhas.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 183 – The Why and How of Practice
12 oktober 2023 · 59 min
Joseph Goldstein dissects the concept of meditation from the what, to the why, to the how. Lees meer
This dharma talk was recorded on July 8, 2007, at the Insight Meditation Society and was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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In this talk, Joseph:
Demystifies meditation
Asks, “Why do we meditate?” and “How do we meditate?”
Emphasizes the importance of settling down the mind to achieve real clarity and stillness
Reminds us that meditation is not only about blissful feelings
Identifies the relationship between our bodies and our minds
Advocates for the acceptance and awareness of our own thoughts
“Meditation is not about whether it’s pleasant or unpleasant. It’s about how aware we are, how mindful we are.” - Joesph Goldstein
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Ep. 182 – Equanimity: "There in the Middleness"
30 september 2023 · 57 min
Joseph Goldstein examines the mental factor of equanimity through the lens of the Eight Vicissitudes and the brahmavihārā. Lees meer
This dharma talk from April 17, 2012, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this lecture, Joseph:
Defines equanimity as neutrality of mind and the quality of evenness
Draws a distinction between indifference of mind and spacious impartiality
Examines the eight vicissitudes (gain and loss, praise and blame, fame and disrepute, pleasure and pain)
Considers the spiritual implications of living in servitude to the inevitably changing conditions of our lives
Places equanimity in the context of lovingkindness, compassion, and joy, i.e. the other divine abodes, or brahmavihārā
Reminds us that no situation is outside of our practice
“When we have equanimity, when both attachment and aversion are absent, then everything in our experiences becomes clear and undisguised.”
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Ep. 181 – The Way of the Tao
20 september 2023 · 57 min
In this episode, Joseph Goldstein reflects on the meaning of emptiness on the spiritual path and examines ways in which we can work toward enlightenment. Lees meer
This dharma talk was recorded on April 16, 1989, and was originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this talk, Joseph touches on:
The meaning of emptiness
The such-ness of things
The 10,000 joys, the 10,000 sorrows, and opening ourselves up to the whole range of experience
The Taoist dichotomy between non-action and inaction
Taking interest in the phenomenon of thoughts, emotions, experiences, and situations
Being simple and easy in our practice
“If we’re simple and easy in our practice, our lives become simple and easy. Can you be simple and easy in your practice, just with what is?” – Joseph Goldstein
About Joseph Goldstein:
Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and loving-kindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is one of the organization’s guiding teachers. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
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Ep. 180 – Relative and Ultimate Bodhicitta Part 2
13 september 2023 · 58 min
Joseph Goldstein continues his discussion of bodhicitta – the awakened heart. Lees meer
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In this lecture, Joseph:
Reminds us that obstructions and defilements of thought are not intrinsic to the mind
Provides us with a methodology for freeing ourselves from entanglement and attachment
Compares the clinging mind to ice and the luminous mind to water
Recognizes the causal relationship between mindfulness and compassion
Teaches us that how we feel and respond to situations is up to us
Maintains that cultivating compassion is a process that comes with daily practice
“The development of love and compassion is a wide, round curve that can be negotiated only slowly. Not a sharp corner that can be turned all at once. It comes with daily practice.”
This dharma talk from June 12, 2015, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
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Ep. 179 – Relative and Ultimate Bodhicitta Part I
30 augustus 2023 · 58 min
Joseph Goldstein discusses enlightenment through the lens of the aspirational mental quality of bodhicitta – the awakened heart. Lees meer
This dharma talk from June 8, 2015, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed
In this lecture, Joseph:
Teaches us that there are two understandings of bodhicitta: relative bodhicitta, which is compassion, and ultimate bodhicitta, which is selflessness
Highlights the spiritual importance of cultivating both compassion and selflessness
Ruminates on the challenges of living in our conventional, ordinarily understood reality
Reminds us that the ungovernability of life is the nexus between dukkha and freedom
Describes the union of emptiness and clarity
Recognizes the need for a gradual cultivation of awareness
“The mind’s nature is vivid as a flawless piece of crystal. Intrinsically empty, naturally radiant and ceaselessly responsive.”
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Ep. 178 – The Wisdom Of "No"
23 augustus 2023 · 1 uur
Joseph Goldstein explores the nexus between thought patterns, sense pleasures, renunciation, addiction, and the wisdom of "No". Lees meer
This dharma talk from October 24, 2012, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this lecture, Joseph:
Encourages us to examine the content and nature of our own thoughts
Maintains that our actions are conditioned by how we think about ourselves and how we think about the world
Advocates for cultivating wholesome thoughts and letting go of unwholesome ones.
Considers the rewards of renunciation
Emphasizes the importance of saying “no” on the spiritual path
“So often in spiritual practice and in our path and in spiritual scenes, we emphasize the yes. It’s the yes of acceptance, the yes of openness, the yes of receptivity, the yes of fullness of experience. So this is all an essential part of our practice. This yes is often the antidote to self judgment, self criticism, to contraction, to limitation. It’s like we’re learning to open, we’re saying yes to experience yes to the world.
But there is also a wisdom in ‘no,’ recognizing that some things are not skillful, are not helpful, they’re not leading to happiness or to our well being. And in these times, we can practice saying, ‘no thanks,’ I’ll pass on this one.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 177 – Understanding Equanimity
15 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
This time on the Insight Hour podcast, Joseph Goldstein helps us understand equanimity as a fundamental state of mind and the role it plays on the spiritual path. Lees meer
This dharma talk from July 22, 2023, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
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In this lecture, Joseph explores:
The literal meaning of the word “equanimity” in Pali and the difficulty of translation
The Great 8 Vicissitudes, or the endlessly changing conditions of gain and loss that affect each of us
Using equanimity to foster steadiness in the face of changing conditions
Maintaining a sense of humor and lightness on the spiritual path
The difference between reactivity of mind and responsiveness of mind
The transmittable quality of equanimity
“Equanimity means understanding the difference between reactivity of mind and responsiveness. So this is a really important distinction because these two words reflect very different mindsets. Reactivity creates agitation. Responsiveness really is the basis for a balanced and compassionate engagement.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 176 – Questions About The Path to Awakening
9 augustus 2023 · 1 uur
Joseph Goldstein leans on his decades of study and practice of the Dharma to answer a diverse range of spiritual and existential questions from his students and online retreat attendees. Lees meer
This dharma talk from May 14, 2023, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
In this Q&A style talk, Joseph answers an assortment of questions concerning:
The stages of enlightenment
Being mindful of positive and wholesome mind states
Realizing selflessness
Concepts, the nature of consciousness, and reality
Practicing mindfulness in modernity
Karma and reincarnation
"We think our lives are so complicated and so confused in the modern world, in the ancient world and - at any point in time, there are only these six things happening. It's a sight, its a sound, it's a taste, it's a sensation, it's something going on in our minds. So, I like to think of all life, and the unfolding of our lives, as a six piece chamber orchestra. It's just playing the music." - Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 175 – Instructions on Working with Thoughts
2 augustus 2023 · 27 min
In this episode of the Insight Hour podcast, Joseph Goldstein delves into the nature of thought and provides valuable insights on cultivating mindfulness. Lees meer
This dharma talk from May 13, 2023, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
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In this talk, Joseph:
Encourages us to notice when we become aware of our own thinking
Highlights the importance of recognizing the themes of our thoughts
Emphasizes that the past and the future are conceptual models
Examines the very nature of thought itself
“When we’re unaware of thoughts, unmindful, they have so much power in our lives, they;re really directing our lives. And yet when we are mindful of them, as I say, it is a little more than nothing.”
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Ep. 174 – Liberation Teachings for Daily Life
26 juli 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
Joseph Goldstein discusses the challenges of practicing liberation, awakening, and enlightenment in the context of a lay person’s life. Lees meer
“The Buddha said, ‘I have shown you the path to liberation. Now, liberation depends on you.’ This is really true. If you don’t take your life into your own hands, not even the Buddhas can make a difference. It’s up to you.” – Joseph Goldstein
In this talk, Joseph Goldstein offers insights into:
Finding a balance between monastic renunciation and worldly pleasures
Impermanence and the inherent instability of existence
The Four Noble Truths as they relate to the concept of Duḥkha
The understanding of selflessness
Taking your path into your own hands
This dharma talk from May 12, 2023, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed.
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Ep. 173 – Understanding Karma & Samsara
19 juli 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
Joseph Goldstein explores how karma and Samsara shape our lives and shares wisdom on integrating Dharma practice into our lives. Lees meer
Today's dharma talk from May 16, 2023, was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society and originally published on Dharma Seed
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In this talk, Joesph shares his wisdom on:
Applying Buddhist practice and wisdom to our daily lives
Better understanding the interworkings of the mind and how our lives unfold
How Karma and Samsara feed into one another
The importance that our motivations play in Karma and Samsara
“The challenge in our practice is integrating this understanding of karma with our growing insight into emptiness, selflessness, and the selfless insubstantial nature of phenomena. Can we hold both?” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 172 – Consciousness: The Power of Mind
12 juli 2023 · 59 min
Taking a journey into the vastness of the mind, Joseph Goldstein explores the creative power of consciousness. Lees meer
In this episode, Joseph Goldstein elucidates:
Consciousness as the creator of our inner and outer worlds.
The suffering that can come from an uncultivated mind
Mental illness, obsessions, addictions and thought-loops
Being a prisoner of our own untrained mind
Impermanence, empowerment, and the potential of the inner Buddha
The Mahamudra and taming the mind
Staying mindful during defilement
“The Buddha talked of how this mind, this force or power of consciousness, can be our worst enemy or the most benevolent friend.” – Joseph Goldstein
About Joseph Goldstein:
Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and loving-kindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is one of the organization’s guiding teachers. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
“What’s most helpful to remember, in this part of the process where we become so aware of these defilements of the mind, is that they are visitors. They are not the nature of the mind itself. And because they are visitors we don’t have to judge ourselves, and we don’t have to judge them.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Ep. 171 – Fulfillments of Understanding
6 juli 2023 · 56 min
Joseph Goldstein explores the five Iddhis, or fulfillments of understanding, spoken of by the Buddha, and offers four different paths which can lead one to the completion of the fulfillments. Lees meer
“The Buddha spoke of five Iddhis, or five fulfillments of understanding. The first of them is the Iddhi of special knowledge, which means the knowledge or the understanding of things which go beyond the conventional realm of concepts.” – Joseph Goldstein
In this episode, Joseph examines the following:
The term Iddhi, which is best translated as fulfillment of understanding
The five Iddhis that the Buddha placed the most emphasis on: understanding all the constituent elements of what we call self; opening to the truth of suffering; abandoning the causes of suffering; realizing the end of suffering; developing a path to the end
The four different paths which can lead one to the completion of the five Iddhis
“These are the fulfillments that the Buddha talked about, the true miracle for us, the true development of understanding. In many of the texts, one of the ways in which somebody who got enlightened would celebrate the event, one of the common refrains, which has always been very inspiring to me, they would often say, ‘Done is what had to be done.’ Wouldn’t that be nice? Done is what had to be done. Finished. Come to completion. Come to fulfillment. We have actually done what needs to be done. What needs to be done is the realization or the development of these five Iddhis.” – Joseph Goldstein
This dharma talk from November 26, 1988 was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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Ep. 170 – Samsara
29 juni 2023 · 55 min
Joseph Goldstein explores the nature of Samsara, or endless wandering, and the three interdependent cycles of defilements, actions, and results that keep the wheel of Samsara rolling. Lees meer
“These three Kleshas in the mind – ignorance, craving, and grasping – they keep us moving around and around in this cycle of Samsara. There’s no balance in our lives, there’s no rest in our lives, as long as this cycle of Klesha is revolving.” – Joseph Goldstein
In this episode, Joseph explores:
The nature of Samsara and the profound questions it raises for us
The first interdependent cycle that keeps the wheel of Samsara rolling, the cycle of defilements, or Kleshas
The three root defilements that keep the cycle of defilements turning – ignorance, craving, and grasping
The second interdependent cycle, the cycle of actions and karma
The third interdependent cycle, the cycle of results
How mindfulness can help us escape the wheel of Samsara
This dharma talk from October 23, 1988, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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Ep. 169 – The Heart of Wisdom
22 juni 2023 · 48 min
Joseph Goldstein guides us through the steps of integrating the science of meditation with the art of meditation as a way of awakening within us the heart of wisdom. Lees meer
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“Through this integration, the art and the science, we really awaken in us this heart of wisdom. And the heart of wisdom means seeing the true nature of phenomena. Seeing the true nature very deeply and very profoundly. It means going from the level of concept, from the level of our ideas and opinions about things, to the nature of the reality of it.” – Joseph Goldstein
In this episode, Joseph explores:
How our practice is about awakening the heart of wisdom within us by integrating the science of meditation with the art of meditation
The steps to integrate the science and art of meditation, including opening ourselves to all aspects of experience and refining the quality of our relationship to experience
How we can drop from the level of concept to the level of what’s really happening, the true nature of experience
How we can further develop concentration and mindfulness
This dharma talk from September 24, 1988, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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