Ep. 184 – Our Unskillful Actions: Doing More Good Than Bad

Ep. 184 – Our Unskillful Actions: Doing More Good Than Bad

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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