Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 191 – Knowing, Awareness And Wisdom

Discussing the differences between knowing, awareness and wisdom, Joseph Goldstein helps deepen our insights into the nature of body and mind.

This 2007 talk was originally published on Dharmaseed.

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“Wisdom arises out of awareness and it combines the qualities of investigation, of what the Buddha called right understanding/right attitude. With mindfulness as the platform, that is the foundation. Without mindfulness none of this happens.“ – Joseph Goldstein

This time on Insight Hour, Joseph lectures on:
  • The Satipatthana Sutta
  • The four foundations of mindfulness
  • Overcoming suffering and attaining freedom
  • How wisdom combines awareness and investigation
  • Struggling as the manifestation of non-acceptance
  • Grounding in awareness of different sense objects
  • Attuning to the patterns and conditioning in our minds
  • The attitudes and judgements we have about experiences
  • The ability to learn about our minds in any situation

“There could be unpleasant physical sensations and we can have a pleasant mental feeling because the mind could be calm, steady, open, peaceful.” – Joseph Goldstein

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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