10% Happier with Dan Harris Finally... The Joseph Goldstein Episode
Sep 25, 2019
Joseph Goldstein, a pioneering Vipassana teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares his profound insights on mindfulness and meditation. He discusses the difference between attention and mindfulness, the nature of desire, and the transformative power of recognizing desires without attachment. Goldstein introduces the Tibetan phrase 'emaho' for enhancing wakefulness and reflects on integrating Buddhist teachings into modern mindfulness practices. He also explores ethical dimensions of mindfulness and the importance of balancing motivations in personal growth.
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Buddha and Mara
- Dan Harris mentions that even the Buddha experienced temptation, as evidenced by scriptures.
- The Buddha acknowledged Mara's presence, suggesting that even enlightened beings face temptation.
Codependent Desires
- Joseph Goldstein admits to still experiencing and sometimes succumbing to desires.
- He explains that his weakness is often co-dependent with the salesperson, not the item itself.
Disenchantment as Liberation
- The idea that obtaining desires brings lasting happiness is a "primordial lie."
- Disenchantment, or breaking this spell, is liberating.
