Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and loving kindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is one of the organization’s guiding teachers. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
Joseph first became interested in Buddhism as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand in 1965. Since 1967 he has studied and practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma and Tibet. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom, The Experience of Insight, and co-author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom and Insight Meditation: A Correspondence Course.
On the Insight Hour podcast, Joseph illuminates the application of Buddhist teachings for the modern day seeker. For more on Joseph’s teaching schedule, articles, and bio, visit his website.
Find more dharma talks from Joseph as well as teachers like Spring Washam, Ajahn Chah, Tara Brach and more at dharmaseed.org. Dharma Seed is a volunteer-run online resource dedicated to making the Buddhist teachings of Insight Meditation and associated practices available to all, learn more: About Dharma Seed
Exploring the meaning of non-clinging, Joseph Goldstein outlines the three types of cravings explained by the Buddha. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the…
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Joseph Goldstein offers insight on deepening our understanding of impermanence by growing our awareness of the constant change that surrounds us. The Satipatthana Sutta…
This time on the Insight Hour Podcast, Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of contemplation, awareness and concentration in Buddhist practice. The Satipatthana Sutta is…
Continuing his exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph discusses mindfulness as the vehicle for all spiritual undertakings. This episode is the second part of…
Kicking off a multi-part course on the teachings of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph offers insight into how we can apply the wisdom of this…
Responding to student questions, Joseph Goldstein invigorates listeners to have faith and confidence in dharma practice. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp….
Explaining the subtleties of practice and the energy between mind and body, Joseph Goldstein offers both insight and humor to his students. This episode…
Highlighting the impermanence of experience, Joseph Goldstein leads a practice in noticing mental and physical sensations. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp….