10% Happier with Dan Harris Joseph Goldstein On: Karma, Rebirth, And Other Planes Of Existence
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Mar 11, 2024 
Join Joseph Goldstein, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and a renowned meditation teacher, as he dives deep into karma and rebirth. He explains why karma isn't a rigid force dictating our lives and discusses the intriguing connection between it and free will. Goldstein shares his personal journey of embracing these complex concepts over time, advocating for a compassionate approach to mindfulness. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the fluid nature of consciousness on the path to enlightenment.
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Buddhist Cosmology
- Buddhist cosmology maps the phenomenal world, including internal experience.
- It encompasses realms of existence, rebirth, and karma.
Karma as Light
- Understanding karma provides agency in life choices.
- It illuminates why things unfold in certain ways.
Generosity Practice
- Joseph Goldstein embraced generosity as a practice early on.
- He has seen tremendous positive results from it.
