Ep. 267 – The Path of Insight: A Q&A on Mindfulness, Joy, and Liberation

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein · Oct 29, 2026 · 1h 4m

Joseph Goldstein reflects on the path of insight, the beauty of selflessness, and why retreat is a key part of awakening.

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This week on Insight Hour, Joseph answers questions on:

What insight (vipassana) truly means

Momentary concentration & the path of ‘dry’ insight

Mudita (sympathetic joy) as a path to ‘moisten’ insight

Removing our identification with thoughts and emotions

Experiencing the rapid flow of consciousness itself

Stories of Dipa Ma…