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Ep. 184 – Our Unskillful Actions: Doing More Good Than Bad
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Joseph Goldstein dissects the Buddha’s most simple but fundamental lessons: to avoid what is unwholesome, to perform good actions, and to purify the mind.
This dharma talk, recorded on September 26, 1991, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
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In this talk, Joseph:
- Acknowledges that even the most simple lessons are not easy
- Breaks down the three unwholesome actions of the body, the four unwholesome actions of speech, and the three unwholesome actions of mind
- Touches on the Hindu concept of punya, or doing meritorious actions to plant the seeds of happiness
- Maintains that there is a wisdom in fearing danger
- Provides us with examples of wholesome actions that we can perform
“Avoid what is unwholesome, perform good actions, purify the mind. This is the teachings of all the Buddhas.” – Joseph Goldstein
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Manage episode 380216129 series 1355245
Joseph Goldstein dissects the Buddha’s most simple but fundamental lessons: to avoid what is unwholesome, to perform good actions, and to purify the mind.
This dharma talk, recorded on September 26, 1991, was originally published on Dharma Seed.
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/insighthour
In this talk, Joseph:
- Acknowledges that even the most simple lessons are not easy
- Breaks down the three unwholesome actions of the body, the four unwholesome actions of speech, and the three unwholesome actions of mind
- Touches on the Hindu concept of punya, or doing meritorious actions to plant the seeds of happiness
- Maintains that there is a wisdom in fearing danger
- Provides us with examples of wholesome actions that we can perform
“Avoid what is unwholesome, perform good actions, purify the mind. This is the teachings of all the Buddhas.” – Joseph Goldstein
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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