Join Joseph Goldstein, a renowned mindfulness teacher and author, as he delves into the essence of clear knowing from the Satipatthana Sutta. He discusses how recognizing our motivations can lead to awakening and the pitfalls of being ensnared by Mara's delusions. Goldstein emphasizes the importance of discernment, clear comprehension, and the impact of our actions on ourselves and others. He also explores the body’s impermanence, urging listeners to embrace non-attachment for deeper transformations. Experience the profound insights into mindful living!
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Reflect On Motivation
Reflect on your motivation before doing something.
Ask yourself: Is it skillful? Is it unskillful?
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Subtle Motivations
Joseph Goldstein gave an orange to a beggar boy in India.
The boy didn't acknowledge the gift, revealing Joseph's subtle expectation of recognition.
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Mara's Deception
Mara, the embodiment of delusion, keeps us attached to worldly desires.
Unskillful states of mind often disguise themselves as skillful ones, like sloth masquerading as compassion.
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Contemplating the principal of clear knowing, Joseph Goldstein explains that seeing things exactly as they are propels us towards awakening.
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the ninth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. 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!
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein dives into:
Clearly knowing the purpose of an action
Discerning the benefit or detriment of our actions
How Mara ensnares us in samsaric attachments
How unskillful mind-states masquerade as skillful
Being tricked by the doubt in our minds
Purifying ourselves for the benefit of all
Knowing the suitability of an action and examining timing
Considering how our actions will affect others and ourselves
“There’s great power, inspiration, and patience when we realize this transformation of consciousness that we’re undertaking. The purification of these deep-rooted tendencies. That this process of transformation is not a quick process…we’re on a long path if we really are holding awakening as our aspiration.” – Joseph Goldstein
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