Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
by Be Here Now Network · 268 episodes
ReligionSpiritualityBuddhism
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
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54 min
Ep. 266 – The Beauty of a Wholesome Mind with Sharon Salzberg
Featuring a Q&A with special guest Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein shares the beauty of having a wholesome mind rather than a mind that clings.Today's episode is brought to you b…
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43 min
Ep. 265 – Reflections on Nibbana
Joseph Goldstein holds two meanings of Nibbana in equal reverence: unconditioned, unformed awareness and a transcendent state in which the mind is free from all defilements.Today's…
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38 min
Ep. 264 – Exploring Nibbana
Joseph Goldstein reveals how Nibbana differs from blissful meditation states and why true liberation lies beyond every conditioned experience.Today's episode is brought to you by B…
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Ep. 263 – The Certainty of Direct Experience: Q&A + Guided Practice
Touching into the selfless nature of experience, Joseph Goldstein explores uprooting the defilements through the clarity that comes from practice.Today's episode is brought to you…
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34 min
Ep. 262 – Letting Thoughts Dissolve
Joseph Goldstein investigates the not-so-obvious delight of seeing our own arrogance (Māna), and the balance of knowing ultimate truth while living with a functional sense of “I.”H…
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42 min
Ep. 261 – Gradual Cultivation in Buddhist Practice
Joseph Goldstein explores gradual cultivation, highlighting that even if we are suddenly awakened, we still must have an ongoing practice to work with hindrances and ingrained habi…
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40 min
Ep. 260 – The Union of Relative and Ultimate Truth
Continuing his exploration of selflessness, Joseph Goldstein helps listeners live in the balance of both relative and ultimate truth.This episode is a continuation of a talk that s…
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48 min
Ep. 259 – Selflessness, Dukkha, and Freedom
Unpacking the Buddha’s notions of self and nonself, transience and suffering, Joseph Goldstein leads listeners into the heart of liberation. This episode is brought to you by Bette…
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31 min
Ep. 258 – The Goal Without the Grasp: Aspiration in Buddhist Practice
Distinguishing aspiration from striving with ego, Joseph Goldstein gives listeners permission to have a sense of purpose along their spiritual path.This episode is brought to you b…
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33 min
Ep. 257 – Releasing the Knower: Equanimity and Awareness
Joseph Goldstein discusses equanimity and how to remove the self from the knowing, effectively freeing ourselves from identification with awareness.This episode is brought to you b…
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Ep. 256 – The Experience of Consciousness: Question About Cultivating Awareness & Focus On the Buddhist Path
Joseph Goldstein responds to questions on spiritual craving, mental focus, and what it truly means to become aware of awareness.This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein mindfull…
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Ep. 255 – Emptiness, Luminosity, Responsiveness
Defining the nature of Bodhicitta, Joseph Goldstein explains that enlightenment is inevitable when compassion and emptiness coexist.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Gi…
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Ep. 254 – The Mystery of Consciousness
Responding to a variety of dharma questions on meditation, effort, and impermanence, Joseph Goldstein explores the mystery of consciousness.This episode is brought to you by Better…
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58 min
Ep. 253 – No Foothold: Integrating Relative & Ultimate Truth In Our Lives
Illuminating different ways to free the mind, Joseph Goldstein integrates relative and ultimate truth, revealing the emptiness of thoughts.This episode is brought to you by BetterH…
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34 min
Ep. 252 – Equanimity: A Direct Path to Liberation
In part 2 of this Q&A session, Joseph Goldstein explores how to reach equanimity through investigating our mental states, recognizing when to let go, and approaching suffering skil…
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40 min
Ep. 251 – The Selfless Path to Happiness
In part 1 of this Q&A session, Joseph Goldstein gives Buddhist-flavored insight on accepting impermanence, developing our practice, and loving selflessly.This episode is brought to…
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Ep. 250 – Why Meditate?
Renowned meditation teacher, Joseph Goldstein, shares timeless insights on the mind, suffering, and the heart of why we meditate.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give…
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Ep. 249 – Right Effort, Mindfulness & Concentration, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 46
Looking into the samadhi section of the Eight-Fold Path, Joseph Goldstein clarifies how we can free the mind with right effort, mindfulness, and concentration.The Satipatthana Sutt…
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55 min
Ep. 248 – Right Action & Livelihood, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 45
Rearticulating the moral foundation that makes happiness possible and honors our kinship with all living beings, Joseph Goldstein explores Right Action and Right Livelihood.The Sat…
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57 min
Ep. 247 – Right Speech, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 44
Honing in on Right Speech and maintaining harmony, Joseph Goldstein encourages listeners to develop a commitment to telling the truth and refraining from slander.The Satipatthana S…