Ep. 255 – Emptiness, Luminosity, Responsiveness

About this episode

Joseph Goldstein discusses the interplay of compassion and emptiness in achieving enlightenment.

Defining the nature of Bodhicitta, Joseph Goldstein explains that enlightenment is inevitable when compassion and emptiness coexist. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein thoughtfully articulates: Bodhicitta: the heart-mind of awakening and working for the benefit of all beings Living in the world while still remembering the truth of non-self and impermanence The beauty of selflessness embodied through Dipa Ma’s life and teachings Regularly reflecting on impermanence as both a reality check and a spiritual practice The nature of the mind as intrinsically empty and naturally radiant  Coming out of our mind-drama and entering into the empty luminosity of the present moment  Compassionate responsiveness to the needs of others Forgiveness as one of the most profound ways to respond with open-hearted compassion This talk was originally published on Dharmaseed “This responsiveness is compassion, not as a meditative stance, but rather it is the responsiveness of an open heart, of an open mind. It can show itself, this…

People in this episode

Host: Joseph Goldstein

Topics covered

• buddhism
• spirituality
• compassion
• mindfulness
• selflessness

Keywords

• Bodhicitta
• non-self
• impermanence
• selflessness
• empty luminosity
• compassionate responsiveness
• forgiveness

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