Enriching our understanding of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein explains the body as the simplest and most portable object of contemplation. 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 time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein dives into: Mindfulness of the body as the simplest way to overcome mara How mindfulness of the body is the basis for all achievements Conquering all bodily sensations through mindfulness of the body Finding a suitable posture for our practice and how effort creates energy Establishing mindfulness in front of ourselves The invaluable power of our own breathing Refining the breath as the vehicle for refining the mind What it means to experience the whole physical body Calming the bodily formation Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed “The Buddha is pointing to the invaluable but often overlooked power of our own breathing. This humble breath which we mostly in our ordinary lives ignore is such a good and powerful object of meditation because it is always present.” – Joseph Goldstein ================ Joseph Goldstein's Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 7: Mindfulness Of Body – Insight Hour Ep. 210 - https://youtu.be/h-wYlMCXLaY Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 210 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 7: Mindfulness Of Body - https://beherenownetwork.com/https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-210-satipatthana-sutta-series-pt-7-mindfulness-of-body/ ================ 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/