Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Ep. 66 – Factors of Awakening – Mindfulness

Feb 21, 2019

Discover the factors of awakening and the significance of mindfulness in realizing awakening qualities. Explore Buddhist teachings on moral shame and fear, and their qualities and functions in the mind. Learn about the importance of caring what others think and feeling shame about unskillful actions in a wise and helpful way. Understand the power of mindfulness in recognizing and relating to unwholesome thoughts, and the concept of clear comprehension in daily activities. Find out how mindfulness can transform your life.

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Mindfulness is the first factor of awakening that provides stability and prevents the mind from wandering.

Clear comprehension, associated with mindfulness, involves seeing things accurately from multiple perspectives.

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The Seven Factors of Awakening

The podcast explores the seven factors of awakening, which are unique to the Buddha's teaching. These factors counteract the hindrances in the mind and incline it towards enlightenment. The seven factors include mindfulness, investigation of dhammas (wisdom), energy/effort, rapture, calm, concentration, and equanimity. The podcast highlights the promise and purpose of practicing with these qualities and the importance the Buddha placed on them.