Joseph Goldstein dissects the concept of meditation from the what, to the why, to the how. This dharma talk was recorded on July 8, 2007, at the Insight Meditation Society and was originally published on Dharma Seed. “Meditation is not about whether it’s pleasant or unpleasant. It’s about how aware we are, how mindful we are.” In this talk, Joseph: Demystifies meditation Asks, “Why do we meditate?” and “How do we meditate?” Emphasizes the importance of settling down the mind to achieve real clarity and stillness Reminds us that meditation is not only about blissful feelings Identifies the relationship between our bodies and our minds Advocates for the acceptance and awareness of our own thoughts ================ The Why and How of Practice with Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Podcast Ep. 183 - https://youtu.be/T6HELmMYFhI Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 183 – The Why and How of Practice - https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-183-the-why-and-how-of-practice ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/