Kicking off a multi-part course on the teachings of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein offers insight into how we can apply the wisdom of this ancient Buddhist discourse on mindfulness to our daily lives and practice. This episode is the first part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. In this episode of Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein delves into: Meditation as the simplest way of looking at the mind and body Vipassana’s roots in the Satipatthana Sutta Breaking down the translation of Satipatthana The four foundations or abidings in mindfulness Focusing on the attitude of being aware The variety of meanings for Dukkha Craving as the cause of suffering Strengthening the quality of ardency for our practice How transience can spur feelings of passion and care Reflecting on the weight of our actions Wisdom and clear comprehension Why our practice is not just for ourselves alone Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “The last reflection that helps establish us in ardent practice is realizing that the only things that can be said to truly belong to us are the actions that we perform and their subsequent fruits.” – Joseph Goldstein This recording was originally published by Dharmaseed ================ Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt.1: The Direct Path to Liberation – Insight Hour Ep. 204 - https://youtu.be/RfuH9O7DS4o Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 204 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt.1: The Direct Path to Liberation - https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-204-satipatthana-sutta-series-pt-1-the-direct-path-to-liberation ================ 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/