AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Think Again - a Big Think Podcast
226. Joseph Goldstein (dharma teacher) – doubt comes masquerading as wisdom
Jan 18, 2020
Joseph Goldstein discusses freedom of the mind and spirit, exploring the concept of freedom through various experiences and philosophical ideas. The podcast delves into ethics in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and ethical behavior. It also touches on navigating fierce action with balance, exploring insights through traditional plants and meditation practices, and encouraging trust in the present moment for self-awareness and enlightenment.
57:19
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Ethical behavior in spiritual practice promotes fearlessness and trust in relationships.
- Consistent meditation practice leads to deeper understanding and wisdom on the spiritual path.
Deep dives
The Importance of Ethics in Buddhist Practice
Ethics, particularly non-harming behavior, is foundational and essential in any spiritual practice, including Buddhism. The commitment to ethical behavior brings multiple benefits, such as non-remorse and a stabilizing aspect to the entire spiritual path. While some may find adherence to ethical principles established centuries ago as frightening or rigid, the essence of ethics is cultivating non-harming behavior. It does not require an absolutist approach, and wise remorse and regret should be distinguished from guilt. Ethical behavior provides the gift of fearlessness to others and promotes a sense of safety and trust in interpersonal relationships.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode