Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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Ep. 188 – Skillful Means for Non-Clinging

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

In this question-and-answer session, Joseph Goldstein explores skillful means for non-clinging, how to work with the comparing mind, the intricacies of walking meditation, and much more. This dharma talk, recorded on October 20, 2023, was originally published on Dharma Seed. In this episode of Insight Hour: Joseph offers a series of tips on walking meditation He responds to questions about working with the comparing mind and working with the mind that is desperate to fix everything Joseph talks about how it is possible for a layperson to awaken and why enlightenment is all about lightening up He explores the importance of not being attached to our beliefs or our disbeliefs and keeping an open mind Finally, Joseph offers his perspective on how the Dharma has helped him in difficult times and why the Buddhist teachings are all about skillful means for non-clinging “So when I began to hear these different teachings, rather than frame it – ‘Which is true?’ or ‘Which is right?’ – just to take the teachings as skillful means. So then the question is, skillful means for what? And here is where all the traditions of Buddhism are unified, and that is a skillful means for non-clinging. That’s the essence of the free mind in all the Buddhist traditions.” – Joseph Goldstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 187 - Love & Fear

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Joseph Goldstein delves into the concepts of loving-kindness, compassion, and the fear of discomfort. He highlights the transformative power of loving-kindness, mindfulness, and compassion in overcoming fears and limitations, ultimately fostering genuine happiness. This dharma talk, recorded on February 18, 1997, was originally published on Dharma Seed. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/insighthour In this lecture, Joseph: Affirms that at the depths of our hearts and minds there is a basic reservoir of goodwill Defines mettā, or loving-kindness, as the basic generosity of the heart Takes note of the “upward spiral” of happiness that mindfulness and loving-kindness promotes Reminds us to stay open to suffering and Ruminates upon the empty nature of fear itself “If you keep shining your compassion and understanding on it, your fear will soon crack and you will be able to look into its depths and see its roots.” – Joseph Goldstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 186 - Working With Thought And Emotion

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Joseph Goldstein expounds upon the relationship between thought and emotion as it relates to both our spiritual practice and our daily lives. This dharma talk, recorded on June 4, 2013, was originally published on Dharma Seed. In this lecture, Joseph: Dissects the nuanced meaning of the Pali word sati, often translated as "mindfulness" Highlights the importance of applying mindfulness to both skillful and unskillful thoughts Helps us understand the very nature of thought Outlines the inherent connection between thoughts and emotional responses Proposes that we stay open to afflictive emotions without identifying with them "When we engage with thoughts and emotions from a place of interest and a place of investigation, a place of inquiry, we can see them all arise and pass away in this open sky of the mind." - Joseph Goldstein ----- Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern.  With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others. Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 185 - Suffering And The Illusion Of Self

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Joseph Goldstein investigates the links between suffering, compassion, and the concept of the self. This dharma talk, recorded on July 2, 1994, was originally published on Dharma Seed. In this talk, Joseph: Breaks down the three kinds of suffering according to the Buddha Advises us to remain open to suffering, reminding us that avoiding or resisting pain and unpleasant mind states only serves to feed them Posits that compassion grows from letting suffering in Proposes that we drop into the flow of existence Asserts that the root cause of suffering is our deeply conditioned senses of self  “When we’re associated with what we don’t want, it’s suffering. And when we are separated from what we do want, it’s suffering. And this is the push-pull happening throughout our lives.” – Joseph Goldstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.