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Joseph Goldstein explores the simplicity of lovingkindness (metta), reminding us that this innate quality within each person requires patience and steady practice to truly cultivate. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 42nd part of an in-depth 48-part 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 episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. In this week’s exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta, Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein discusses: The cultivation of goodwill and lovingkindness as a foundation of mindfulness practice Beings who radiate a powerful field of love, like the Dalai Lama and Dipa Ma Offering unconditional love without expecting anything in return Metta as the gateway to an open and comionate heart toward self and others Realizing that our emotional state is shaped by our own perceptions Understanding the confusion between genuine love and personal desire Pausing during practice to reconnect with the felt sense of lovingkindness Integrating metta into everyday life by extending kindness to strangers How societal conditioning influences our understanding and expression of love Reconnecting with our natural capacity for altruism and spontaneous kindness Focusing on the good in others as a powerful metta meditation Reflecting on whether we are still holding grudges deep in the heart The patience and resilience required to train the heart and mind over time This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “I can simply start doing metta for everyone that I , for everybody on the street. May everyone here be happy. May everyone here be peaceful. It's amazing the change that happens in a moment. Instead of walking down the street being disconnected, all of a sudden, our hearts and our minds have expanded and become inclusive. It's like we gather everyone up in our field of goodwill.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein explores the Buddha’s teachings on renunciation from the Satipatthāna Sutta, showing how the practice of letting go of craving, ill will, and cruelty leads to deep inner freedom, clarity, and lasting peace. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 41st 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 lecture from Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein: Consciously reflecting on if our thoughts are for harm or for good How desire is more difficult to uproot than ill will and aversion  The dangerous disguise of sense-desires as pleasurable and seductive How to practice the “wisdom of no”  Renunciation as mental freedom, not repression How right thought conditions right action The Buddha’s own practice as a model for ourselves Accepting that desire is addictive because it momentarily feels good Renunciation as freedom from addiction, not deprivation How the joy of letting go must be experienced, not just believed     The power of both small and large acts of renunciation  The mental habit of our addiction to wanting How mindfulness reveals freedom in transition moments The progressive act of letting go This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “Renunciation is not about deprivation. It’s about non-addiction. It’s about freedom.” - Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of Right View and how it illuminates our lives through an openness to wisdom from many unexpected sources. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 40th 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 discusses: Not being attached to blind belief or blind disbelief  Realizing the truth through direct experience  Remaining open to wisdom from unexpected sources  The possibility of a full awakening and we can develop our wisdom over time Recognizing that there truly are many awakened beings in the world The aspects of Right View that may not be immediately apparent Considering what wisdom can discover when it illuminates our experience Promoting the good of living beings through right view  How Right View is both the beginning and the ending  Wrong view as the most blame-worthy of all things, according to the Buddha How Wrong View makes us obsess over the self (gratifying it, defending it, etc.) The great power of delusion in our minds  Refining our awareness of the impermanent changing nature of the 5 aggregates (everything we experience)  This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE "We could see Right View as both the beginning and end of the path. We start with Right View—it sets the direction for us. Our practice is leading us in the right direction and then the whole path culminates in these understandings."  – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Through the Buddha’s teachings, Joseph Goldstein explains how developing right view allows one to become the artist of one's own life.  The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 39th 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 dives into: The way of practice that leads to the cessation of suffering  The elements of the eightfold path (right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration) How each step on the eightfold path leads to the next The critical importance of right view as the precursor to all other teachings What is given, what is offered, and what is sacrificed  How all of our volitional actions produce a result  Examining our minds and motivations  The practice of acting on moments of generous impulse  Becoming the artist and creator of our own lives  The ways we can be attached to both our beliefs and disbeliefs  Acknowledging our karmic debt for this great gift of human life   This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “Right view is an important and essential first step on the path because it sets the direction. If we're on a journey, no matter how long or difficult the journey might be -  if we're heading in the right direction and we keep on going, we will inevitably reach our destination.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shepherding us towards the possibility of ending the suffering of dukkha, Joseph Goldstein offers practical guidance on how to weaken the bonds of compulsive craving and attachment by understanding their root cause. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-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 episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Insight Hour, Joseph explores: The noble truth of the cessation of dukkha Letting go of everything despite our conditioned habits to cling Growing and refining our understanding of the three characteristics  Taking in the impermanence of all things beyond the conceptual level Weakening the force of compulsive craving and desire  Reaching a place of equanimity through mindfulness of the rapidity of change Finding satisfaction in neutrality versus pleasant feelings  The destruction of lust, hatred, and delusion Nirvana as an unconditioned awareness  Having a consciousness which is uned, unconstructed, not manifest The Buddha’s own description of his process of awakening  The arising force of latent defilements throughout the day  Deconstructing the sense of self until we reach a pure mind  The practice of looking for the mind and finding that there is nothing to find This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “In the strengthening of mindfulness and concentration, we do come to experience the flow of change very, very rapidly. This is one of the meditative insights that opens to us. When we first begin to experience the rapid changing of everything that’s arising, it’s exhilarating…but as we continue to watch the rapidity of change, we then go through phases of fear and despair because we’re seeing the constant disillusion of things.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exploring the origin of dukkha, Joseph delves into how craving can shape our lives, fuel unwholesome karma, and keep us trapped in expectation. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 37th 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 jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, CLICK HERE to start at the first episode This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self.  This time on Insight Hour, Joseph mindfully explains: Craving and how we experience it in our lives and practice The compelling power of craving as the opposite of peace How our culture fosters and values desire/craving  Obsessive desires and considering what pleasures drive our choices in life The danger of craving and having an unquenchable thirst  How unwholesome karma can be the result of desire 9 Things rooted in craving according to the Buddha The expectation of pleasant experiences to remain  Aspirations versus expectations (inspiration vs. the endless cycle of hope and fear) The basic urge to exist continuously  Getting trapped by the ‘in order to’ mind The magic show of consciousness This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “What is the gratification that we find in our lives? What sense experiences are we enamored by? We should look carefully at this. This is a question that led to the Buddha’s awakening, and maybe, would lead to our own.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this exploration of dukkha, Joseph Goldstein describes the noble truth of suffering and how we can heal our relationship to all phenomena. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 36th 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 jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, CLICK HERE to start at the first episode Continuing his look at the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph describes: Contemplating the dhammas in of the Four Noble Truths  The way of the cessation of dukkha (suffering) All conditioned phenomena as dukkha The meaning of the word dukkha and its etymology The unsatisfactory and unreliable nature of all things Setting the wheel of the dharma in motion Stepping back and reflecting on the nature of our minds Naturally painful/unavoidable experiences versus optional mental suffering The suffering that comes from living in anticipation of what comes next Suffering from daily tasks we do for survival and personal upkeep (aka the dukkha of life as work) Not regarding form as self and finding relief in the truth of dukkha Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE This episode was originally published on Dharmaseed “Surprisingly, reflecting in this way on the truth of dukkha, simply seeing how things are, free of hope and free of fear, brings a great lightness of heart. When we reflect in this way, it’s a great relief to be out of the grip of diluted enchantment.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Offering deeper insight into equanimity, Joseph Goldstein explains the benefit of maintaining mental equilibrium at all times. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-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 episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Joseph elucidates: The universal beautiful factors of mind Equanimity as total neutrality of mind Maintaining equilibrium and being unaffected by events and emotions How equanimity is born out of concentration and secluding the mind from hindrances The ups and downs of life that we all face Treating others with impartiality whether they praise us or blame us Abiding comionately for the welfare of all people Recognizing the dissolution of all things in reality Relating to all things as if they have already changed Developing equanimity through inclining our mind towards neutrality 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 characteristic of equanimity is evenness of mind. When it is highly developed, it manifests as an unshakable balance. It is a mind that’s not moved. It serves to prevent either excess or deficiency of the other factors of awakening.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Focusing on awareness of the breath, Joseph Goldstein explores what the Buddha said about continuous attention. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-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! This week on Insight Hour, Joseph elucidates: The Buddha’s instructions for concentration Not judging ourselves or our practice Why morality is the basis of concentration Good and bad memories that arise during practice Simple awareness of our inward and outward breath Learning the patterns and tendencies of the mind The natural arising of concentration out of tranquility of mind Lessons from Upasika Kee Nanayon, a renowned Thai Buddhist teacher and laywoman How the knowing of the breath can open us up to the whole range of changing experiences Thought as a vehicle for deepening our wisdom Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “It’s mindfulness which actually notices that a thought is present. Without mindfulness, we don’t know. It’s continuity of mindfulness, many moments of mindfulness in a row, that strengthens the steadiness of mind and the factor of concentration. Concentration arises from continuity of mindfulness.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph explores Samadhi, the Buddhist quality of concentration, and explains how we all have the capacity to develop a well-trained mind. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-third 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 dives into: Why Samadhi, aka concentration, is so important The quality of a non-wavering mind Fixed object concentration and training our minds to focus on a singular object Momentary concentration as a continual focus on changing objects Jhana and the many levels of Samadhi Concentration which leads to meditative insights Understanding concentration as a pleasant abiding here and now The attainment of knowledge and vision / using the divine eye How concentration is a necessary precursor to wisdom The easefulness that comes as we strengthen Samadhi 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 This episode is brought to you by Dharma Moon.  Buddhist teachers David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman for a free online event on Tuesday, March 4th at 6pm ET. Together, they'll explore the power of lineage, tradition, and the evolution of mindfulness practices. They’ll also discuss Dharma Moon’s renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training program. Visit dharmamoon.com/lineage for more info and to reserve your spot for the free online event with David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman! “This is the first development of concentration: understanding that it is a pleasant, abiding, here and now. This is not something to be avoided or feared; it’s a skillful state. It’s a wholesome state.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sharing the crucial role of tranquility on the path of liberation, Joseph Goldstein explains how calmness leads to sincerity and happiness. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-second 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 episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. Continuing the discussion on the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph shares: A clear path towards awakening and cessation of suffering Understanding the factors that cause suffering Moving from book knowledge to direct experience Actively following the Buddhist precepts Living out the practice rather than just doing it Calmness as a central factor on the path of liberation How tranquility brings about sincerity Remaining unattached to the factor or tranquility Being mindful of when calmness is present vs. not present Tranquility and insight as elements of clear knowing What happens when the mind is calm and free of desire 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 This episode is also brought to you by Dharma Moon. Buddhist teachers David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman for a free online event on Tuesday, March 4th at 6pm ET. Together, they'll explore the power of lineage, tradition, and the evolution of mindfulness practices. They’ll also discuss Dharma Moon’s renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training program. Visit dharmamoon.com/lineage for more info and to reserve your spot for the free online event with David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman! “This is the enlightenment factor of calm…it’s the soothing factor of mind that quiets down disturbances. It manifests in the mind as peacefulness or coolness; it manifests that way both in the mind and in the body. It’s like sitting down in the shade of a cool tree on a hot sweltering day.” ” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Distinguishing merit that leads to mundane happiness from merit aimed at liberation, Joseph Goldstein describes sources of dharmic joy. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-first 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 episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. Continuing his lessons on the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph discusses: Making a heart connection with the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha Reflecting on our commitment to non-harming Contemplating what it feels like to give and receive generosity Celestial happiness and beings in higher realms of existence Merit aimed at mundane happiness vs. merit aimed at liberation The karmic results to our volitional actions Cultivating faith, generosity, and wisdom for a source of dharma joy Reflecting on peace and freedom from the defilements Tasting momentary freedom and knowing what peace of mind means This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed “Aș we cultivate faith, sila, generosity, and wisdom, the merit of those wholesome actions in the mind cannot be measured. Just reflecting on this becomes a tremendous source of dharma joy, of rapture in the mind.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Priming the pump of mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein explains rapture, the joyous fourth factor of awakening. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirtieth 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, Joseph brings to our attention: Rapture, aka joy, delight, and pleasurable interest The arousing, anticipatory energy of rapture The positive loop of the factors of awakening Five grades of rapture according to the Buddha Luminosity of mind and the sensory experiences of joy Bringing in right view and investigative wisdom Recalling the impermanence of all delightful states Putting teachings into practice and putting full effort into each moment Not overly concerning ourselves with progress Boredom as a lack of attention and arousing interest in our current state What the Buddha, dharma, sangha means for each of us 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 energy that arises from continual mindfulness and investigation leads to rapture. We could call it a dharma joy or a dharma happiness. This happiness inspires us to investigate further and as we investigate further the mindfulness and the energy gets stronger and there’s more rapture. It’s just a wonderful spiral leading towards awakening, leading towards liberation.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Considering how right effort drives our achievements and potential for happiness, Joseph Goldstein teaches us more about the dhamma. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-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! In this episode, Joseph lectures listeners on: Energy as the root of all achievement How energy can be associated with both unwholesome and wholesome states Putting our energy to wise use Taking the opportunity to challenge ourselves and extend our limits Getting caught in efforting and in the result of an action Investigating our own minds Reflection on death and using our time wisely The possibilities of every happiness 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 “Right effort is not an ambitious striving. Skillful effort is the effort to be present for what is already here.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein shares how unremitting mindfulness and continuous investigation of our mental states will lead us to liberation. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-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 pursues these topics: Establishing unremitting mindfulness Investigating and examining our mental states How truth discerning wisdom liberates the mind The three universal characteristics of experience Cultivating wisdom through investigation of the dhamma Looking at the motivation behind our actions of body, speech, or mind The two kinds of happiness according to the Buddha Investigating ourselves when we are in a storm of emotions How clear recognition can be enough to help us let go Discerning the difference between the knowing and the object How a single moment of truth-discerning wisdom can change us 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 “By understanding that it is wisdom that illuminates what is true, and that we cultivate wisdom through investigation of the dhamma, we can begin to appreciate the very broad range of skillful means and methods that are in different Buddhist traditions for accomplishing this inquiry.“– Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Outlining the crucial importance of the Buddha’s seven awakening factors, Joseph explains the promise of our practice. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-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! This week on Insight Hour, Joseph provides wisdom on: The seven treasures, or factors of awakening, of the Buddha How the factors of awakening act as anti-hindrances Mindfulness, wisdom, energy, rapture, calm, concentration, and equanimity The promise and purpose of our practice Priming the pump of the enlightened mind A deeper dive into the first factor of awakening: mindfulness Calling to mind what is skillful and what is not Bare attention and clear comprehension Knowing the purpose behind an action, and if it is beneficial 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 called these factors anti-hindrances because they counteract those forces in the mind that keep us in delusion. It’s sort of like anti-freeze; anti-hindrances, they keep our minds from getting congealed or frozen.“– Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teaching listeners to become masters over their perceptions, Joseph Goldstein describes the four great hallucinations of the mind. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-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! In this episode, Joseph helps listeners understand: The latent tendencies of the mind which condition our perceptions How basic sense impressions can be mistaken The four great hallucinations of perceptions as outlined by the Buddha Taking what is impermanent to be permanent The root of suffering Taking what is not self to be self Having mastery over our perceptions Ways of perceiving that lead to liberation How moods deceive the mind This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed “A good for us for when we’re lost in this hallucination of perception, taking what’s impermanent to be permanent, is whenever we notice clinging or attachment. When there’s clinging or attachment what that means is that in those moments we are not seeing clearly and we are not experiencing deeply the truth of change, the truth of impermanence. We are diluted into thinking that a particular experience in some way is worth holding onto.“– Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cutting the chain of dependent origination, Joseph Goldstein teaches wise attention and freedom from defilement as the antidote to suffering. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-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! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph continues exploring: The timelessness of the dhamma How fetters of the mind arise and how to remove them Preventing the future arising of mental fetters The coming together of sense base, object, and consciousness Desire as the automatic response to pleasant feelings Aversion as our conditioned response to aversion Neutrality and how it can lead to delusion The necessity of wise attention to avoid suffering Cutting the chain of dependent origination Being mindful of what is actually arising moment to moment Reinforcing our understanding of the impermanence of desire Taking responsibility for our own minds 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 “Coming to the end of suffering means that we learn how to work with and understand and free ourselves from the force of the fetters in the mind. What’s amazing about this teaching is that it’s ultimately, completely empowering because it’s all up to us. Our suffering is not due to other people. We can take responsibility for our own minds.”– Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein explores the six internal and external sense bases of consciousness, explaining its selfless and contingent nature. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-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! This week, Joseph offers wisdom on: Mindfulness of the patterns of experience Internal and external sense spheres The mind as a sixth sense The way we attach the self to all we experience Seeing objects as being conditioned and selfless Our sense organs and paying attention to how we experience senses The contingent nature of consciousness Freeing the mind by becoming disenchanted Recognizing defilements when they arise, and letting them go How we often push the river of experience rather than allowing it to flow Maintaining openness of the mind without preferences “What’s difficult is to see all of these sense objects and the sense bases, to see and understand them as being conditioned, selfless, not I, not mine, not belonging to anyone. Not only seeing the sense object and sense base as selfless, but seeing the knowing of them as selfless.”– Joseph Goldstein 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 See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein explains the value in recognizing the body and self as impermanent, man-made concepts rather than something fixed and solid. 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! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self.This week, Joseph explains to listeners: Noticing the changing nature of all phenomena The flow of changing sensations and thoughts The superficial perception we have of the body How attachment to the body contributes to a fear of death What creates the felt sense of self Noticing the difference between being lost in a thought and noticing thinking Seeing the empty selfless nature of thoughts Practicing seeing impermanence through mindfulness of the five aggregates Regarding our body, feelings, perception, and consciousness as non-self This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “It is so freeing to realize that the only power that thoughts have is the power that we give them. The thought itself is little more than nothing. It is just this little blip in the mind, arising and ing away. But, when they’re unnoticed and we’re identified with them, taking them to be self, we’re giving them an enormous power in our lives.” – Joseph Goldstein See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.