Ep. 172 – Consciousness: The Power of Mind

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein · Jul 12, 2023 · 59m

Taking a journey into the vastness of the mind, Joseph Goldstein explores the creative power of consciousness.

In this episode, Joseph Goldstein elucidates:

Consciousness as the creator of our inner and outer worlds.

The suffering that can come from an uncultivated mind

Mental illness, obsessions, addictions and thought-loops

Being a prisoner of our own untrained mind

Impermanence, empowerment, and the potential of the inner Buddha

The Mahamudra and taming the mind

Staying mindful during defilement

“The Buddha talked of how this mind, this force or power of consciousness, can be our worst…