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A Classical Training Program in Mindfulness Meditation Course objectives: Discuss the four foundations of mindfulness as a way to maintain moment-by-moment mindfulness, including mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of feelings, mindfulness of mind and mindfulness of thought. Discuss the...

Most of us are well aware of the benefits of meditation, and new research is providing us with more and more evidence of what the world's spiritual traditions have known for years: meditation can positively impact every area of our lives. So why do many of us struggle to make time for this...

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations. We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and...

This modern spiritual classic, presented as a 30-day meditation retreat taught by Joseph Goldstein, offers timeless practical instructions and real-world advice for practicing meditation - whether walking or sitting in formal practice or engaging in everyday life. Goldstein uses the retreat format to explain various basic Buddhist teachings including karma, selflessness, and the four noble truths, while also drawing connections to many different spiritual traditions.

In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipatthanas) are "the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha (suffering) and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the...

In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipat­t­hana) are "the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha (suffering) and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the...

The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone...

The Final Volume in Joseph Goldstein’s Satipatthana Sutta Series In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipatthanas) are “the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha...

"The term 'mindfulness' may seem to indicate something quite ordinary and prosaic," explains Joseph Goldstein, "but the quality of mind it refers to has tremendous transformative power in our lives." Here, the esteemed author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society guides you in the Big...

Love, compassion, and peace — these words are at the heart of all spiritual endeavors. Although we intuitively resonate with their meaning and value, for most of us, the challenge is how to embody what we know: how to transform these words into a vibrant, living practice. In these times of conflict and uncertainty, this transformation is far more than an abstract ideal; it is an urgent necessity. Peace in the world begins with us.

The fruit of some twenty years’ experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of topics raised repeatedly by meditators and includes favorite stories, key Buddhist teachings, and answers to most-asked questions.

In seinem Grundlagenwerk "Achtsamkeit - Eine Anleitung zum Erwachen" gibt der weltweit bekannte buddhistische Lehrer Joseph Goldstein seine in vier Jahrzehnten erworbenen Erkenntnisse des Lehrens und Praktizierens von Achtsamkeit weiter. Im Mittelpunkt des vorliegenden zweiten Bandes stehen die grundlegenden buddhistischen Lehren der vier edlen Wahrheiten, des edlen achtfachen Pfades und der sieben Faktoren des Erwachens. Goldstein widmet sich dabei vor allem der Frage, wie uns die jahrhundertealten Weisheiten des Buddhas in unserer heutigen Praxis und Lebensweise nützlich sein können.

Der Geist enthält die Samen seines eigenen Erwachens - Samen, die wir hegen und pflegen können, um die Früchte eines bewusst gelebten Lebens hervorzubringen. "Achtsamkeit: eine Anleitung zum Erwachen" Band 1 von Joseph Goldstein enthält die Weisheiten aus vier Jahrzehnten des Lehrens und Praktizierens. Jedem, der sich dem achtsamen Leben und dem Erwachen zu innerer Freiheit verschrieben hat, kann dieses Hörbuch als ein lebenslanger Begleiter dienen.