

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
Be Here Now Network
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.
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Jan 25, 2020 • 59min
Ep. 82 – Desire and Its End
Joseph Goldstein examines the true nature of craving, how sense pleasures provide a false sense of happiness, and how we can practice the end of desire on a moment-to-moment basis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 81 – The Relationship of Dukkha and Non-Self
On this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein explores how understanding the relationship of dukkha and non-self can help open the doorway to greater freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 2019 • 58min
Ep. 80 – The Craving for Sense Pleasures
In this dharma talk, Joseph Goldstein reflects on the nature of craving and how our desire for sense pleasures can be one of the biggest roadblocks on the path to liberation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 22, 2019 • 58min
Ep. 79 - Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: Wise Attention
Joseph Goldstein illuminates the need to fix our wise attention to the five aggregates, which serves as a path to liberation from attachment to the notion of self.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 31, 2019 • 57min
Ep. 78 - Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: The Path to Awakening
This week on the Insight Hour Podcast, Joseph offers an overview of how we can practice the Buddha's Eight Fold Path to awakening in our meditation practice and our daily lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 10, 2019 • 59min
Ep. 77 – Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: The End of Craving
Joseph focuses on the freedom that comes with the Third Noble Truth, the cessation of dukkha, and how different methods of practice can help bring about the end of craving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 2019 • 58min
Ep. 76 – Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: The Nature of Craving
In this dharma talk, Joseph reflects on the nature of desire and explores the Buddha’s three domains of craving: sense pleasures, renewed existence, and non-existence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 2019 • 53min
Ep. 75 – Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: Understanding Dukkha
Joseph explores the unsatisfying nature of conditioned phenomena and how understanding the truth of dukkha is necessary for liberation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 8, 2019 • 51min
Ep. 74 – Turning the Wheel of the Dharma: The Middle Path
Joseph begins a series of talks based on the Buddha’s first discourse after enlightenment with a discussion of taking the middle path in life and learning the subtle art of relaxation.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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Jul 17, 2019 • 58min
Ep. 73 - Factors of Awakening: Equanimity
Discover the transformative power of equanimity, a critical factor for enlightenment and inner balance. The discussion highlights how maintaining composure through life's highs and lows fosters resilience and emotional stability. Personal anecdotes illustrate the mind's reactions to praise and blame, emphasizing the transient nature of validation. Practical strategies for cultivating equanimity in daily life are shared, encouraging a mindset that embraces uncertainty and the impermanence of experiences. Dive into the journey of enhancing self-awareness and compassion through equanimity.


