Kicking off a multi-part course on the teachings of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein offers insight into how we can apply the wisdom of this ancient Buddhist discourse on mindfulness to our daily lives and practice.
This episode is the first part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism.
In this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein delves into:
Meditation as the simplest way of looking at the mind and body
Vipassana’s roots in the Satipatthana Sutta
Breaking down the translation of Satipatthana
The four foundations or abidings in mindfulness
Focusing on the attitude of being aware
The variety of meanings for Dukkha
Craving as the cause of suffering
Strengthening the quality of ardency for our practice
How transience can spur feelings of passion and care
Reflecting on the weight of our actions
Wisdom and clear comprehension
Why our practice is not just for ourselves alone
Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
“The last reflection that helps establish us in ardent practice is realizing that the only things that can be said to truly belong to us are the actions that we perform and their subsequent fruits.” - Joseph Goldstein
This recording was originally published by Dharmaseed
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