Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Ep. 265 – Reflections on Nibbana

Joseph Goldstein holds two meanings of Nibbana in equal reverence: unconditioned, unformed awareness and a transcendent state in which the mind is free from all defilemen

Ep. 264 – Exploring Nibbana

Joseph Goldstein reveals how Nibbana differs from blissful meditation states and why true liberation lies beyond every conditioned experience. Today's episode is brought

Ep. 263 – The Certainty of Direct Experience: Q&A + Guided Practice

Touching into the selfless nature of experience, Joseph Goldstein explores uprooting the defilements through the clarity that comes from practice. Today's episode is bro

Ep. 262 – Letting Thoughts Dissolve

Joseph Goldstein investigates the not-so-obvious delight of seeing our own arrogance (Māna), and the balance of knowing ultimate truth while living with a functional sens

Ep. 261 – Gradual Cultivation in Buddhist Practice

Joseph Goldstein explores gradual cultivation, highlighting that even if we are suddenly awakened, we still must have an ongoing practice to work with hindrances and ingr

Ep. 260 – The Union of Relative and Ultimate Truth

Continuing his exploration of selflessness, Joseph Goldstein helps listeners live in the balance of both relative and ultimate truth. This episode is a continuation of a

Ep. 259 – Selflessness, Dukkha, and Freedom

Unpacking the Buddha’s notions of self and nonself, transience and suffering, Joseph Goldstein leads listeners into the heart of liberation.  This episode is brought to

Ep. 258 – The Goal Without the Grasp: Aspiration in Buddhist Practice

Distinguishing aspiration from striving with ego, Joseph Goldstein gives listeners permission to have a sense of purpose along their spiritual path. This episode is brou

Ep. 257 – Releasing the Knower: Equanimity and Awareness

Joseph Goldstein discusses equanimity and how to remove the self from the knowing, effectively freeing ourselves from identification with awareness. This episode is brou

Ep. 256 – The Experience of Consciousness: Question About Cultivating Awareness & Focus On the Buddhist Path

Joseph Goldstein responds to questions on spiritual craving, mental focus, and what it truly means to become aware of awareness. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldst

Ep. 255 – Emptiness, Luminosity, Responsiveness

Defining the nature of Bodhicitta, Joseph Goldstein explains that enlightenment is inevitable when compassion and emptiness coexist. This episode is brought to you by Be

Ep. 254 – The Mystery of Consciousness

Responding to a variety of dharma questions on meditation, effort, and impermanence, Joseph Goldstein explores the mystery of consciousness. This episode is brought to y

Ep. 253 – No Foothold: Integrating Relative & Ultimate Truth In Our Lives

Illuminating different ways to free the mind, Joseph Goldstein integrates relative and ultimate truth, revealing the emptiness of thoughts. This episode is brought to yo

Ep. 252 – Equanimity: A Direct Path to Liberation

In part 2 of this Q&A session, Joseph Goldstein explores how to reach equanimity through investigating our mental states, recognizing when to let go, and approaching suff

Ep. 251 – The Selfless Path to Happiness

In part 1 of this Q&A session, Joseph Goldstein gives Buddhist-flavored insight on accepting impermanence, developing our practice, and loving selflessly. This episode i

Ep. 250 – Why Meditate?

Renowned meditation teacher, Joseph Goldstein, shares timeless insights on the mind, suffering, and the heart of why we meditate. This episode is brought to you by Bette

Ep. 249 – Right Effort, Mindfulness & Concentration, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 46

Looking into the samadhi section of the Eight-Fold Path, Joseph Goldstein clarifies how we can free the mind with right effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The Satip

Ep. 248 – Right Action & Livelihood, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 45

Rearticulating the moral foundation that makes happiness possible and honors our kinship with all living beings, Joseph Goldstein explores Right Action and Right Liveliho

Ep. 247 – Right Speech, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 44

Honing in on Right Speech and maintaining harmony, Joseph Goldstein encourages listeners to develop a commitment to telling the truth and refraining from slander. The Sa

Ep. 246 – Compassionate Responsiveness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 43

Joseph Goldstein explores how we can make compassionate responsiveness our default state through the clear dichotomy of skillful and unskillful actions.  The Satipatthan