Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 181 – The Way of the Tao

In this episode, Joseph Goldstein reflects on the meaning of emptiness on the spiritual path and examines ways in which we can work toward enlightenment.

This dharma talk was recorded on April 16, 1989, and was originally published on Dharma Seed.

“If we’re simple and easy in our practice, our lives become simple and easy. Can you be simple and easy in your practice, just with what is?” – Joseph Goldstein

In this talk, Joseph touches on:

  • The meaning of emptiness
  • The such-ness of things
  • The 10,000 joys, the 10,000 sorrows, and opening ourselves up to the whole range of experience
  • The Taoist dichotomy between non-action and inaction
  • Taking interest in the phenomenon of thoughts, emotions, experiences, and situations
  • Being simple and easy in our practice
Listen to more from Joseph:
In the search for liberation, we must explore the nature of our existence. Joseph investigates the wisdom of impermanence in Insight Hour Ep. 2.
There are deeper levels of truth about reality. Joseph explores different ways of freeing the mind by understanding the habits of preference and the emptiness of thoughts in Insight Hour Ep. 41.
It’s possible to smile at the antics of one’s own mind. Joseph offers responses to questions about selflessness, shame, cravings, and more in Insight Hour Ep. 111.
Metta practice can penetrate deeply. Joseph explores how love, kindness, gratitude, and friendship can revolutionize our lives in Insight Hour Ep. 117.
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