Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein Ep. 121 – Vipassana and Finding Our Buddha Nature with Sharon Salzberg
May 4, 2022
In this insightful discussion, Sharon Salzberg, a renowned meditation teacher, dives into the heart of developing a profound meditation practice through retreats. She emphasizes the transformative power of Vipassana meditation and the importance of embracing the present moment. Salzberg paints a vivid picture of communal silence experienced during retreats and the vital role of community support. Listeners will learn about taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, cultivating mindfulness in every aspect of life, and connecting with their inherent Buddha nature.
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Buddha's Motivation
- The Buddha's journey began with contemplating fundamental truths like birth, aging, sickness, and death.
- This motivated him to seek deeper understanding, a rare motivation among people.
The Great Renunciation
- The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, renounced his comfortable life to pursue enlightenment.
- He practiced extreme asceticism for six years, even limiting his food intake drastically.
Refining Perception
- Focus on refining your perception of each moment instead of striving to become something.
- Open to the truth of each moment, as it is already our Buddha nature revealing itself.