Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of contemplation, awareness, and concentration in this episode. He discusses the healing process of Samadhi, developing concentration through Sila, and the path of happiness. Topics include choiceless awareness, walking meditation, internal and external contemplation, and being aware of others without judgment.
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Samadhi, Concentration, and Contentment
Samadhi, or concentration, brings inner ease and contentment, reducing desires and discontent.
It develops naturally by enjoying embodied presence and releasing tensions, not through struggle.
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Enjoying Discomfort
Joseph Goldstein recalls experiencing a headache and tension.
Ajahn Sujito advised him to "enjoy" the sensation, suggesting a receptive approach to discomfort.
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Sila as the Foundation of Samadhi
Skillful development of Samadhi rests on ethical conduct (Sila).
Sila, or commitment to non-harming, creates stability and reduces mental agitation.
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This time on the Insight Hour Podcast, Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of contemplation, awareness and concentration in Buddhist practice.
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
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
“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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