Highlighting the danger of indecision, Joseph Goldstein examines the nature of doubt as taught by the Buddha. This episode is part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from 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. If you are just jumping into the series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience: https://youtu.be/RfuH9O7DS4o This week on Insight Hour, Joseph explains to listeners: How elements of mind and body function What the Buddha said about working with and overcoming doubt Recognizing whether or not doubt is present within ourselves The nature and character of the doubting mind The danger of being paralyzed by indecision Doubt within our meditation practice / Doubting parts of the dhamma Contemplating the unattractive elements of the body Doubting the value of practice in a world of suffering The deep pattern of self-doubt How doubt masquerades as wisdom Paying attention to what triggers doubt Understanding what is wholesome and unwholesome Investigation and the wisdom mind as the cure to doubt Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE “When doubt is strong, and we’re paralyzed by indecision, this mental force doesn’t even allow us the opportunity to take a wrong turn and to learn from our mistakes; rather, we’re always checking ourselves, we’re vacillating, we’re trying to decide.” – Joseph Goldstein This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed ================ Buddhism & Doubt - Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Podcast Ep. 222 Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 19- https://youtu.be/6XmHu7ADEXs Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 222 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 19: Doubt - https://beherenownetwork.com/ ================ 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/