Joseph Goldstein dissects the Buddha’s most simple but fundamental lessons: to avoid what is unwholesome, to perform good actions, and to purify the mind. This dharma talk, recorded on September 26, 1991, was originally published on Dharma Seed. In this talk, Joseph: - Acknowledges that even the most simple lessons are not easy - Breaks down the three unwholesome actions of the body, the four unwholesome actions of speech, and the three unwholesome actions of mind - Touches on the Hindu concept of punya, or doing meritorious actions to plant the seeds of happiness - Maintains that there is a wisdom in fearing danger - Provides us with examples of wholesome actions that we can perform “Avoid what is unwholesome, perform good actions, purify the mind. This is the teachings of all the Buddhas.” – Joseph Goldstein ================ Our Unskillful Actions: Doing More Good Than Bad with Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Podcast Ep.184 - https://youtu.be/j1eiyg5sNkg Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 184 – Our Unskillful Actions: Doing More Good Than Bad - https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-184-our-unskillful-actions-doing-more-good-than-bad ================ 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/