Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 214 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 11: The Nature of Feelings

Becoming mindful of feelings, Joseph Goldstein explains how the habits of our mind shape our actions and karma.

The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the eleventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, CLICK HERE to start at the first episode.

Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE
This week, Joseph Goldstein outlines:
  • The mindfulness of feeling and discovering the nature of our feelings
  • How the tone of our feelings condition the reactions of our mind
  • The actions and karmic consequences that begin with a feeling
  • How pleasant feelings can condition desire and attachment
  • The way that neutrality can lead to ignorance
  • Maintaining a non-reactive mind to all emotions
  • The tendencies of desire and aversion
  • Labeling and noticing our feelings without attaching meaning
  • Clearly seeing the impermanent and ephemeral nature of all feelings

“Mindfulness of feeling is one of the master keys that both reveals and unlocks the deepest patterns of our conditioning.” – Joseph Goldstein

This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed
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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