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Joseph Goldstein is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and one of the most respected teachers of Vipassana meditation in the West. He has studied and practiced Buddhist meditation since 1967 and is the author of several influential works on mindfulness and insight meditation.
Known for: Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
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Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
In this comprehensive guide, Joseph Goldstein distills over four decades of meditation teaching into a clear and accessible exploration of mindfulness. Drawing from the Satipatthana Sutta, the Buddha’s foundational discourse on mindfulness, Goldstein offers practical instructions and deep insights into cultivating awareness, concentration, and wisdom in everyday life. The book serves as both a manual for meditation practice and a philosophical reflection on awakening.
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The Foundations of Mindfulness: Body, Feelings, Mind, and Dhammas
The Satipatthana Sutta is often referred to as the direct path to liberation because it encompasses the full range of human experience. It begins with the most tangible — the body — and moves progressively inward toward the subtle layers of mind and wisdom. Each foundation of mindfulness trains us t...
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Cultivating Concentration and Seeing the Truth of Impermanence
As mindfulness deepens, concentration (samadhi) naturally develops. Concentration stabilizes the mind, allowing it to rest upon its object without distraction. This collectedness is not forced or rigid; it is the serene unification of awareness and attention. Through steady practice, we discover how...
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About Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and one of the most respected teachers of Vipassana meditation in the West. He has studied and practiced Buddhist meditation since 1967 and is the author of several influential works on mindfulness and insigh...
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Joseph Goldstein is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and one of the most respected teachers of Vipassana meditation in the West. He has studied and practiced Buddhist meditation since 1967 and is the author of several influential works on mindfulness and insigh...
Joseph Goldstein is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and one of the most respected teachers of Vipassana meditation in the West. He has studied and practiced Buddhist meditation since 1967 and is the author of several influential works on mindfulness and insight meditation.
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