Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein has been a leading light for the practice of Insight and Loving Kindness meditation since his days in India and Burma where he studied with eminent masters of the tradition. In his podcast, The Insight Hour, Joseph delivers these essential mindfulness teachings in a practical and down to earth way that illuminates the practice through his own personal experience and wonderful story telling.
Latest episodes
May 25, 2020 • 59min
Bonus Podcast: Uncovering Afflictive Emotions
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May 11, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ep. 87 - Metta and Fear
In this dharma talk, Joseph Goldstein explores connecting to our capacity for Metta, or loving kindness, and how we can work skillfully with fear as it arises.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 21, 2020 • 56min
Ep. 86 - Art, Science, and the Meditative Journey
Joseph Goldstein reflects on the connection between art, science, and the meditative journey, and how we can move from the world of concepts to the world of direct experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 27, 2020 • 1h 5min
Ep. 85 - Reflections on Non-Self
On this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein offers a collage of reflections and practices to help us tap into the realization of non-self.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 7, 2020 • 29min
Ep. 84 – Working With Thoughts
Joseph Goldstein explores how much power our thoughts hold over us and shares methods of applying mindfulness to our stream of thoughts and emotions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 20min
Ep. 83 – The Nuances of Right Effort
Joseph Goldstein explores the nuances of Right Effort in meditation practice, emphasizing the importance of energy and balance. They discuss tuning the mind, practicing fullness of attention, and facing challenges with inspired effort and compassion. The myth of Sisyphus is explored, offering a new perspective on finding freedom. The chapter also delves into the various aspects of right effort in mindfulness practice and highlights the challenges and rewards of the practice.
Jan 25, 2020 • 59min
Ep. 82 – Desire and Its End
Joseph Goldstein examines the true nature of craving, how sense pleasures provide a false sense of happiness, and how we can practice the end of desire on a moment-to-moment basis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 81 – The Relationship of Dukkha and Non-Self
On this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein explores how understanding the relationship of dukkha and non-self can help open the doorway to greater freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 13, 2019 • 58min
Ep. 80 – The Craving for Sense Pleasures
In this dharma talk, Joseph Goldstein reflects on the nature of craving and how our desire for sense pleasures can be one of the biggest roadblocks on the path to liberation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 22, 2019 • 58min
Ep. 79 - Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: Wise Attention
Joseph Goldstein illuminates the need to fix our wise attention to the five aggregates, which serves as a path to liberation from attachment to the notion of self.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
