Joseph explores Samadhi, the Buddhist quality of concentration, and explains how we all have the capacity to develop a well-trained mind. 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 dives into: - Why Samadhi, aka concentration, is so important - The quality of a non-wavering mind - Fixed object concentration and training our minds to focus on a singular object - Momentary concentration as a continual focus on changing objects - Jhana and the many levels of Samadhi - Concentration which leads to meditative insights - Understanding concentration as a pleasant abiding here and now - The attainment of knowledge and vision / using the divine eye - How concentration is a necessary precursor to wisdom - The easefulness that comes as we strengthen Samadhi This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed This episode is brought to you by Dharma Moon. Join Buddhist teachers David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman for a free online event on Tuesday, March 4th at 6pm ET. Together, they'll explore the power of lineage, tradition, and the evolution of mindfulness practices. They’ll also discuss Dharma Moon’s renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training program. Visit dharmamoon.com/lineage for more info and to reserve your spot for the free online event with David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman! “This is the first development of concentration: understanding that it is a pleasant, abiding, here and now. This is not something to be avoided or feared; it’s a skillful state. It’s a wholesome state.” – Joseph Goldstein ================ An Intro to Samadhi with Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Ep. 236 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 33 - https://youtu.be/1XumS-0JR38 Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 236 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 33: An Intro to Samadhi - https://beherenownetwork.com/https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-236-satipatthana-sutta-series-pt-33-an-intro-to-samadhi/ ================ 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/