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Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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16 snips
Aug 2, 2024 • 1h

Ep. 208 – Bare Knowing & Continuous Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 5

Joseph Goldstein, an influential teacher and author in meditation and Buddhism, dives deep into the concept of bare knowing and continuous mindfulness. He explores how this objective observation can purify the mind and enhance personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of present-moment awareness and the relationship between bare knowing and meditation. Goldstein highlights strategies for maintaining mindfulness while recognizing the role of perception and the dynamic process of change. This talk reveals the transformative power of just being aware.
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10 snips
Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 2min

Ep. 207 – Impermanence, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 4

Renowned Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein delves into impermanence in the Satipatthana Sutta, discussing the liberating effect of presence, wholesome activities, being dispassionate, witnessing changes, and consciousness in the process of dying.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 5min

Ep. 206 – Concentration And Contemplation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 3

Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of contemplation, awareness, and concentration in this episode. He discusses the healing process of Samadhi, developing concentration through Sila, and the path of happiness. Topics include choiceless awareness, walking meditation, internal and external contemplation, and being aware of others without judgment.
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8 snips
Jul 12, 2024 • 59min

Ep. 205 – Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 2

Joseph Goldstein, a key figure in mindfulness and Theravada Buddhism, delves deeply into the Satipatthana Sutta. He emphasizes mindfulness as essential for spiritual growth and personal transformation. Joseph explains how small daily mindfulness efforts can lead to profound insights. He contrasts self-judgment with reflection on right conduct and discusses the mind's peaceful nature. Additionally, he highlights the balance between faith, wisdom, and effort in practice, illustrating how mindfulness can guide practitioners on their path towards awakening.
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26 snips
Jul 4, 2024 • 56min

Ep. 204 – The Direct Path to Liberation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt.1

Exploring mindfulness through the Satipatthana Sutta, focusing on meditation, craving as the cause of suffering, impermanence, and the importance of wisdom and compassion in daily practice.
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5 snips
Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 45min

Ep. 203 – Ask Joseph: Questions From Student To Teacher

Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein discusses topics like mental noting, working with a greedy mind, dukkha and craving, deepening concentration, balancing self-knowing, dealing with painful mind-states, and the fear of impermanence and attachment.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 5min

Ep. 202 – The Subtlety of Practice

Joseph Goldstein, a meditation teacher, discusses the subtleties of practice, strengthening concentration, karma in the natural world, facing fear at the end of life, selflessness, equanimity in relationships, and refining sensations. He also talks about the power of neutrality over pleasure, dealing with pain, and using practice to overcome boredom and restlessness.
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May 22, 2024 • 32min

Ep. 201 – A Guided Practice on Working with Thought and Emotions

Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein leads a practice on mindfulness, noting mental and physical sensations. He discusses embracing impermanence, naming emotions, and transitioning from conceptual to direct experience. Focus on awareness over fixation on thoughts and the power of silence in deepening introspection.
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5 snips
May 16, 2024 • 37min

Ep. 200 – Getting Insight On The Nature of Thought

Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein discusses the impersonal nature of thoughts, how they lead to emotions, and the importance of observing thoughts as they arise. He emphasizes the simplicity of mindfulness practice and the transformative power of recognizing the impermanent and empty nature of thoughts.
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May 2, 2024 • 52min

Ep. 199 – Self And Selfless

Joseph Goldstein discusses duality in mindfulness, from object-subject split to persona identification. He explores love for all experience, integration of mind-body, and the power of renunciation. Goldstein emphasizes the need to stop identifying with the self and the transformative power of mindfulness.

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