Ep. 186 - Working With Thought And Emotion

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein · Nov 2, 2023 · 59m

Joseph Goldstein expounds upon the relationship between thought and emotion as it relates to both our spiritual practice and our daily lives.

This dharma talk, recorded on June 4, 2013, was originally published on Dharma Seed.

In this lecture, Joseph:

Dissects the nuanced meaning of the Pali word sati, often translated as "mindfulness"

Highlights the importance of applying mindfulness to both skillful and unskillful thoughts

Helps us understand the very nature of thought

Outlines the inherent connection between thoughts and emotional responses

Proposes that we stay open to afflictive emotions…