From Joseph Goldstein's Insight Hour Podcast Ep. 259 – Selflessness, Dukkha, and Freedom Unpacking the Buddha’s notions of self and nonself, transience and suffering, Joseph Goldstein leads listeners into the heart of liberation. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein illuminates: - Why the Buddha paid so much attention to the concept of self - How a felt sense of self traps us in desire and attachment - Seeing the term ‘self’ as a designation rather than something that exists in and of itself - Slight adjustments to our language during practice: ‘the body breathes’ rather than ‘my breath’ - Using the template of The Five Aggregates to describe experience - Genuine experiences of momentary peace as a peak into Nirvana - Taking an interest into the landscapes of our own minds - Transience and the way that things are always becoming otherwise - The ungovernability of the mind, the body, and all aspects of reality - How selflessness can lead to both Dukkha and freedom This episode was recorded at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and originally published on Dharmaseed "As long as we are caught up, identified, and entangled in the view of self, then we spend our lives defending it, gratifying it, grandiosing it, judging it; we have all these responses that come out of this felt sense of the self." –Joseph Goldstein ================ Subscribe today so you don't miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network: https://www.youtube.com/@BeHereNowNetwork You can catch more of your favorite shows like Krishna Das's Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Sharon Salzberg's Metta Hour Podcast and the Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus over on our sub-channel, Be Here Now Podcast Network 2: https://www.youtube.com/@BHNNPodcasts2 ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Be Here Now Network delivers weekly insights into mindfulness, self-discovery, and Eastern philosophy through engaging podcasts, articles, and videos featuring renowned spiritual teachers. Inspired by Ram Dass' timeless wisdom, our platform serves as a guiding light for seekers on their path to greater awareness and inner peace. Whether you're exploring meditation, conscious living, or spiritual growth, our top-rated mindfulness podcasts provide thought-provoking discussions and practical wisdom. We believe that by transforming our own hearts, we can create a ripple effect of compassion and presence—one heart at a time. Start your journey today and deepen your connection to mindfulness with Be Here Now Network.