10% Happier with Dan Harris Joseph Goldstein On: Karma, Rebirth, And Other Planes Of Existence
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Mar 11, 2024 
Join Joseph Goldstein, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and a renowned meditation teacher, as he dives deep into karma and rebirth. He explains why karma isn't a rigid force dictating our lives and discusses the intriguing connection between it and free will. Goldstein shares his personal journey of embracing these complex concepts over time, advocating for a compassionate approach to mindfulness. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the fluid nature of consciousness on the path to enlightenment.
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Open Mind
- Approach unfamiliar teachings with "willing suspension of disbelief."
- Avoid clinging to disbelief, stay open to possibilities.
Growing Openness
- Joseph Goldstein's openness to Buddhist cosmology grew from verified teachings.
- It also stemmed from meeting Deepama and understanding consciousness's immaterial nature.
Immaterial Consciousness
- Consciousness is immaterial and cannot be located spatially.
- Thoughts arise from electrical impulses but are not the impulses themselves.
