Concluding a segment on the five aggregates, Joseph Goldstein explains how mindfulness of mental formations refines our consciousness. 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 In this episode, Joseph thoughtfully outlines: The mental factor of intention / volition as the chief of the mind How the seeds we plant have tremendous potential Considering the motivations of our intentions Sorting out what is wholesome versus unwholesome The three roots of all unwholesome actions: greed, hatred, and delusion The three wholesome roots: generosity, loving-kindness, and wisdom Pausing before we act so we can make wiser choices in our lives How mindfulness attracts all of the fruits of wholesome action The unchanging nature of bare knowing The four causes of seeing consciousness Consciousness as a conditioned phenomena Focusing on what is arising through a passive voice and non-subject Cultivating the open sky of the mind This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed “The Buddha is saying that consciousness itself is a conditioned phenomena. It’s impersonal, arising out of causes, arising out of conditions moment to moment. Here we see that consciousness is not something that’s permanent. It’s not something that’s always present waiting for an object to appear, to be known. But rather consciousness itself is a process continually arising and passing away moment after moment.” – Joseph Goldstein ================ Understanding Formation & Consciousness with Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Ep. 225 (SSS Pt. 22) - https://youtu.be/GCN0etRTaeM Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 225 – Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 22: Understanding Formation and Consciousness - https://beherenownetwork.com/https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-225-satipatthana-sutta-series-pt-22-understanding-formation-and-consciousness/ ================ 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/