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Ep. 209 – The Art of Letting Go, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 6

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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Recognize the Thirst Within

Thirst, a potent form of craving, embodies a deeper urgency than mere desire, affecting the whole being rather than just the mind. The Buddha identified three types of thirst that compel humans into a relentless cycle of dependency. The first and most recognizable is the thirst for sensory pleasures, linked to the desire for enjoyable experiences through the five senses and the mind. Understanding these cravings is essential to breaking free from this dependency in both personal practice and everyday life.

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