10% Happier with Dan Harris Getting Over Yourself | Joseph Goldstein
Jul 14, 2021
Joseph Goldstein, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares profound insights on overcoming unhealthy self-perception through mindfulness. He discusses the ancient Pali term 'papancha,' exploring how our minds complicate simple experiences and propagate a false sense of self. Goldstein addresses craving and conceit's roles in personal identity and offers practical strategies for meditation. Listeners learn the importance of embracing non-self to alleviate suffering, ultimately guiding them towards liberation and deeper presence.
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Papancha and the Sense of Self
- The three proliferating tendencies (papancha) perpetuate an unhealthy sense of self.
- These tendencies, craving, conceit, and wrong view, are key to understanding suffering.
Craving and the 'My Leg' Example
- Joseph Goldstein gives an example of "my leg" during walking meditation to illustrate craving.
- We don't feel "leg," but sensations; "leg" is a concept we cling to as "mine," leading to craving.
Conceit in Buddhist Terms
- Conceit (mana) in Buddhism is broader than its common usage.
- It refers to the sense of "I am," manifesting as comparisons with others or the sense of self over time.