Best Sutta Meditation Series Podcasts (2025)

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METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 16 — Noble supernormal power, Liberation of the beautiful, Doorway to Nibbana 1:16:28

16d ago1:16:28

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. In this session, we continue …

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Ep. 244 – Freedom in Letting Go: Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 41 54:38

9d ago54:38

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Joseph Goldstein explores the Buddha’s teachings on renunciation from the Satipatthāna Sutta, showing how the practice of letting go of craving, ill will, and cruelty leads to deep inner freedom, clarity, and lasting peace. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. Th…

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Ep. 243 – Illuminating Our Lives with Right View, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 40 52:09

15d ago52:09

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Joseph Goldstein explores the importance of Right View and how it illuminates our lives through an openness to wisdom from many unexpected sources. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 40th part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series fro…

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Ep. 242 – Right View and the Eightfold Path, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 39 53:36

23d ago53:36

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Through the Buddha’s teachings, Joseph Goldstein explains how developing right view allows one to become the artist of one's own life. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 39th part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Gold…

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Ep. 241 – The End Of Dukkha, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 38 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

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Shepherding us towards the possibility of ending the suffering of dukkha, Joseph Goldstein offers practical guidance on how to weaken the bonds of compulsive craving and attachment by understanding their root cause. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episo…

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METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 15 — Liberation of the mind by loving kindness (cont.), noble supernormal power 1:54:05

1M ago1:54:05

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. In this session, we continue …

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Ep. 240 – The Origin of Dukkha, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 37 55:58

1M ago55:58

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Exploring the origin of dukkha, Joseph delves into how craving can shape our lives, fuel unwholesome karma, and keep us trapped in expectation. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-seventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture seri…

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SHORT EXTRACT Overcoming self-sabotage in our sutta meditations 4:26

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract or audio clip from a recent Dhamma Half-Day Program, held on 17 March 2025, where we intensely developed sutta meditations to understand the Physical Nutriment (form). This short audio clip serves as an encouragement to anyone developing the insight pathways or sutta meditations f…

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METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 14 — Liberation of the mind by loving kindness (cont.) 1:37:03

1M ago1:37:03

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. In this session, we continue …

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Ep. 239 – The Truth Of Dukkha, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 36 54:22

1M ago54:22

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In this exploration of dukkha, Joseph Goldstein describes the noble truth of suffering and how we can heal our relationship to all phenomena. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-sixth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series f…

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METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 13 — Liberation of the mind by loving kindness 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. In this session, we begin to …

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Ep. 238 – Understanding Equanimity, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 35 59:32

2M ago59:32

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Offering deeper insight into equanimity, Joseph Goldstein explains the benefit of maintaining mental equilibrium at all times. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-fifth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Gold…

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METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 12 — Recap of Painful Practice with Slow Realisation 1:31:30

2M ago1:31:30

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. In this session, we recap the…

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Ep. 237 – Continuity of Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 34 58:18

2M ago58:18

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Focusing on awareness of the breath, Joseph Goldstein explores what the Buddha said about continuous attention. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-fourth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that del…

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METTA LAB — Weekly Slow Session 11 — Recap of Karaniyametta Sutta and Metta Q&A 1:39:05

2M ago1:39:05

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. We recommence Metta Lab with a recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8), and Q&A on this insight pathway. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 1 March 2025…

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Ep. 236 – An Intro to Samadhi, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 33 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Joseph explores Samadhi, the Buddhist quality of concentration, and explains how we all have the capacity to develop a well-trained mind. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-third part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from …

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Ep. 235 – Reaching Tranquility, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 32 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Sharing the crucial role of tranquility on the path of liberation, Joseph Goldstein explains how calmness leads to sincerity and happiness. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-second part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series fr…

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UPOSATHA - Removing resentment, strengthening loving kindness (livestream) 1:53:20

3M ago1:53:20

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. An opportunity to come together to hear the Buddha's words and practice on the second uposatha of 2025. In this session, we examine and practice the teaching given by Venerable Sāriputta in the Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya Sutta (AN 5.162) on removing anger or resentment. *the five 5min meditation peri…

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Ep. 234 – Happiness and the Mirror Within, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 31 47:32

3M ago47:32

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Distinguishing merit that leads to mundane happiness from merit aimed at liberation, Joseph Goldstein describes sources of dharmic joy. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirty-first part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Jo…

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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART VII) — Perception of not self in what is suffering 46:41

3M ago46:41

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part VII: Perception of not self in what is suffering (dukkhe anattasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). * Please note this is part of an insight pathway we develop by applying this particular sequence of profitable perceptions fr…

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Ep. 233 – Passion For Practice, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 30 57:24

3M ago57:24

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Priming the pump of mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein explains rapture, the joyous fourth factor of awakening. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirtieth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into …

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Ep. 232 – Applying Our Effort Skillfully, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 29 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Considering how right effort drives our achievements and potential for happiness, Joseph Goldstein teaches us more about the dhamma. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-ninth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Josep…

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UPOSATHA — The Big Picture: arising and passing away phenomena (livestream) 1:49:14

4M ago1:49:14

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A very impromptu opportunity to come together to catch up on updates and hear the Buddha's words and practice the Samādhi-bhāvanā Sutta (SN 22.5) on the first uposatha of 2025. *short meditation periods have been removed* The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube c…

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Ep. 231 – Inner Investigation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 28 59:14

4M ago59:14

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Joseph Goldstein shares how unremitting mindfulness and continuous investigation of our mental states will lead us to liberation. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-eighth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph …

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Ep. 230 – The Factors of Awakening, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 27 57:16

4M ago57:16

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Outlining the crucial importance of the Buddha’s seven awakening factors, Joseph explains the promise of our practice. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-seventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein …

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Ep. 229 – Freedom From Our Mental Shackles, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 26 54:31

4M ago54:31

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Teaching listeners to become masters over their perceptions, Joseph Goldstein describes the four great hallucinations of the mind. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-sixth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph …

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Ep. 228 – Suffering And The Senses, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 25 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Cutting the chain of dependent origination, Joseph Goldstein teaches wise attention and freedom from defilement as the antidote to suffering. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-fifth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series f…

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Ep. 227 – The Six Sense Bases, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 24 57:10

5M ago57:10

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Joseph Goldstein explores the six internal and external sense bases of consciousness, explaining its selfless and contingent nature. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-fourth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Jose…

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Ep. 226 – Non-Self, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 23 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

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Joseph Goldstein explains the value in recognizing the body and self as impermanent, man-made concepts rather than something fixed and solid. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-third part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series f…

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Ep. 225 – Understanding Formation and Consciousness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 22 1:03:28

5M ago1:03:28

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Concluding a segment on the five aggregates, Joseph Goldstein explains how mindfulness of mental formations refines our consciousness. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-second part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Jo…

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Ep. 224 – Buddhist Teachings on Perception & Formation, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 21 58:36

5M ago58:36

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Continuing his discussion of the five aggregates, Joseph Goldstein dives deeper into perception and how we can get lost in mental formations. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-first part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series f…

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Ep. 223 – Buddhism's Five Aggregates, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 20 59:07

6M ago59:07

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In this profound investigation of subjective experience and direct reality, Joseph Goldstein looks at the first three of the five aggregates in Buddhism. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twentieth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture…

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Ep. 222 – Doubt, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 19 54:40

6M ago54:40

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Highlighting the danger of indecision, Joseph Goldstein examines the nature of doubt as taught by the Buddha. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāl…

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Ep. 221 – Overcoming Restlessness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 18 58:11

6M ago58:11

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Diving into restlessness and worry, Joseph Goldstein outlines how to use the eye of wisdom to examine mental agitation. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the eighteenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein tha…

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Ep. 220 – The Laziness Trap, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 17 1:03:21

6M ago1:03:21

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Employing the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein shows us how to overcome the mental states of sloth and torpor. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the seventeenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that de…

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Ep. 219 – Fear & Aversion, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 16 1:04:03

7M ago1:04:03

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Illuminating the shadows of our minds, Joseph Goldstein explains how to notice and investigate the emotions hiding underneath aversions. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely st…

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Ep. 218 – Freedom From Desire, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 15 1:00:28

7M ago1:00:28

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Joseph Goldstein describes the causes of sensual desire and how to be aware of the wanting-mind rather than suppressing it. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the fifteenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein …

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Ep. 217 – External Mindfulness and Objective Experience, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 14 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

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Simplifying our daily practice into bare knowing, Joseph Goldstein instructs us on external mindfulness and noticing our reactions. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the foureenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Go…

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EXTRACT Buddha's qualities: "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" — THE EIGHT DIRECTIONS 18:52

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma live session on "The Buddha's advice on meditation practice for busy people" based on the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) on 20 July 2024. This extract is the explanation of the EIGHT DIRECTIONS that makes the Buddha the "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" …

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Ep. 216 – Mindfulness Of Mind, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 13 58:00

7M ago58:00

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Rather than trying to overcome unwholesome mind states, Joseph Goldstein guides us to simply be mindful of the mind as it is being influenced. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the thirteenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series fr…

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EXTRACT from The Third doorway to Nibbana — CONTEMPLATION OF MIND (cittanupassana) 14:24

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The Third Doorway to Nibbana" or Pleasant Practice with Slow Realisation on 5 October 2023. This extract is a brief explanation on the contemplation of mind (cittānupassanā), which is the third establishment of mindfulness as set out by the Buddha …

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Ep. 215 – Mindfulness of Our Emotions, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 12 55:06

8M ago55:06

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Describing the hidden danger in seeking happiness through sense pleasure, Joseph Goldstein outlines worldy versus unworldly feelings. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twelfth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Go…

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HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST — Trainee's Mode of Practice (Binara livestream) 2:59:11

8M ago2:59:11

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Binara full moon poya, we examine the "HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST" based on the Venerable Ānanda's teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53). We begin with the verse: “The ruling elite is the best among people For those whose standard is the clan, But o…

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Ep. 214 – The Nature of Feelings, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 11 55:25

8M ago55:25

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Becoming mindful of feelings, Joseph Goldstein explains how the habits of our mind shape our actions and karma. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the eleventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves i…

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Ep. 213 – The Four Elements, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 10 52:55

8M ago52:55

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Refining our knowledge of the four elements, Joseph Goldstein explains how our bodily dispositions relate to earth, water, fire, and air. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the tenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph …

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Ep. 212 – Clear Knowing, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 9 57:38

8M ago57:38

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Contemplating the principal of clear knowing, Joseph Goldstein explains that seeing things exactly as they are propels us towards awakening. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the ninth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Jose…

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Ep. 211 – Mindfulness Of Postures, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 8 58:02

8M ago58:02

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Joseph Goldstein demonstrates how the entire dhamma is revealed through mindfulness of posture in this continued analysis of the Sattipatthana Sutta. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the eighth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series…

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Ep. 210 – Mindfulness Of Body, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 7 57:25

9M ago57:25

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Enriching our understanding of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein explains the body as the simplest and most portable object of contemplation. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the seventh part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series…

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Ep. 209 – The Art of Letting Go, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 6 48:46

9M ago48:46

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Exploring the meaning of non-clinging, Joseph Goldstein outlines the three types of cravings explained by the Buddha. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the sixth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delve…

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Ep. 208 – Bare Knowing & Continuous Mindfulness, Satipatthana Sutta Series Pt. 5 1:00:12

9M ago1:00:12

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Joseph Goldstein has an intellectual discussion on bare knowledge without association and how to maintain continuity of mindfulness. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the fifth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Golds…

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