Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein Ep. 209 – The Art of Letting Go, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 6
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Aug 9, 2024 
Joseph Goldstein, an esteemed meditation teacher and author, dives deep into the meaning of non-clinging in this enlightening discussion. He explores three types of cravings that influence our lives and how society amplifies these desires. Goldstein reveals the importance of recognizing our thirst for sense pleasures and its impact on our spiritual journey. He emphasizes the value of abiding in empty awareness and deconstructing the self to achieve liberation from suffering. This insightful dialogue offers practical guidance on letting go and living in the present moment.
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Craving as Thirst
- Craving, or thirst, is a powerful force consuming our whole being, not just mental activity.
- The Buddha identified three types of thirst: for sense pleasures, continued existence, and non-existence.
Thirst for Sense Pleasures
- The thirst for sense pleasures ranges from obsessive passions to everyday cravings for things like food or success.
- Society often fuels these cravings, encouraging desire rather than teaching us to manage it.
The Cup of Tea
- Joseph Goldstein shares a retreat experience where he repeatedly craved a cup of tea.
- This simple craving highlighted the power of habituated tendencies, even for seemingly small things.