

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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Aug 15, 2024 • 57min
Ep. 210 – Mindfulness Of Body, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 7
Joseph Goldstein, a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and a prominent meditation teacher, shares insights on the Satipatthana Sutta. He emphasizes mindfulness of the body as a powerful tool for overcoming distractions and achieving spiritual goals. Goldstein discusses the significance of breath awareness in refining the mind and managing bodily sensations. He also highlights the importance of finding the right posture for meditation and the value of establishing mindfulness in daily life, underscoring how these practices can lead to profound personal transformation.

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Aug 9, 2024 • 49min
Ep. 209 – The Art of Letting Go, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 6
Joseph Goldstein, an esteemed meditation teacher and author, dives deep into the meaning of non-clinging in this enlightening discussion. He explores three types of cravings that influence our lives and how society amplifies these desires. Goldstein reveals the importance of recognizing our thirst for sense pleasures and its impact on our spiritual journey. He emphasizes the value of abiding in empty awareness and deconstructing the self to achieve liberation from suffering. This insightful dialogue offers practical guidance on letting go and living in the present moment.

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Aug 2, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 208 – Bare Knowing & Continuous Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 5
Joseph Goldstein, an influential teacher and author in meditation and Buddhism, dives deep into the concept of bare knowing and continuous mindfulness. He explores how this objective observation can purify the mind and enhance personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of present-moment awareness and the relationship between bare knowing and meditation. Goldstein highlights strategies for maintaining mindfulness while recognizing the role of perception and the dynamic process of change. This talk reveals the transformative power of just being aware.

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Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 207 – Impermanence, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 4
Renowned Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein delves into impermanence in the Satipatthana Sutta, discussing the liberating effect of presence, wholesome activities, being dispassionate, witnessing changes, and consciousness in the process of dying.

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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep. 206 – Concentration And Contemplation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 3
Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of contemplation, awareness, and concentration in this episode. He discusses the healing process of Samadhi, developing concentration through Sila, and the path of happiness. Topics include choiceless awareness, walking meditation, internal and external contemplation, and being aware of others without judgment.

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Jul 12, 2024 • 59min
Ep. 205 – Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 2
Joseph Goldstein, a key figure in mindfulness and Theravada Buddhism, delves deeply into the Satipatthana Sutta. He emphasizes mindfulness as essential for spiritual growth and personal transformation. Joseph explains how small daily mindfulness efforts can lead to profound insights. He contrasts self-judgment with reflection on right conduct and discusses the mind's peaceful nature. Additionally, he highlights the balance between faith, wisdom, and effort in practice, illustrating how mindfulness can guide practitioners on their path towards awakening.

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Jul 4, 2024 • 56min
Ep. 204 – The Direct Path to Liberation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt.1
Exploring mindfulness through the Satipatthana Sutta, focusing on meditation, craving as the cause of suffering, impermanence, and the importance of wisdom and compassion in daily practice.

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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 45min
Ep. 203 – Ask Joseph: Questions From Student To Teacher
Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein discusses topics like mental noting, working with a greedy mind, dukkha and craving, deepening concentration, balancing self-knowing, dealing with painful mind-states, and the fear of impermanence and attachment.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep. 202 – The Subtlety of Practice
Joseph Goldstein, a meditation teacher, discusses the subtleties of practice, strengthening concentration, karma in the natural world, facing fear at the end of life, selflessness, equanimity in relationships, and refining sensations. He also talks about the power of neutrality over pleasure, dealing with pain, and using practice to overcome boredom and restlessness.

May 22, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 201 – A Guided Practice on Working with Thought and Emotions
Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein leads a practice on mindfulness, noting mental and physical sensations. He discusses embracing impermanence, naming emotions, and transitioning from conceptual to direct experience. Focus on awareness over fixation on thoughts and the power of silence in deepening introspection.


