Considering how right effort can promote our potential for achievement and happiness, Joseph Goldstein tells us more about the Dhamma.
The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most famous and widely studied sermons in the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 29th part of Joseph Goldstein’s 48-part weekly in-depth lecture series that explores every aspect of the Satipattana Sutta. If you want to start the Satipattana Sutta series, click here to start with the first episode. In this episode, Joseph lectures listeners on: Energy as the root of all achievements How energy is associated with both unhealthy and healthy states Using energy wisely Taking advantage of opportunities to challenge yourself and stretch your limits Consequences of effort and limiting behavior Explore your heart Reflect on death and use your time wisely The potential for all kinds of happiness Pick up the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭthāna: The Direct Path to Realization, here
“Good effort is not ambitious effort; skillful effort is effort to be in what is already here.” – Joseph Goldstein
This talk was originally published in Dharmaseed Graphic via SvetaZi. Hear more from Joseph.
