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without the ads. Welcome to the Joseph Goldstein Inside Hour.

This podcast is an expression of our shared interest in self-discovery.

Join Joseph as he shares his deep knowledge of the path of mindfulness.

If you are interested in supporting this podcast, please go to be here now network.com slash Joseph. Last week we began the discussion of the fourth noble truth that is the path to awakening and exploring the

first two aspects of Sheila or ethical conduct and somate.

Tonight I'd like to conclude this whole series of talks

on the first discourse the Buddha gave after his enlightenment

that is turning the wheel of the darma with a discussion of the wisdom aspect of the

eightfold path. Now in the three somati factors that is right effort, right

mindfulness, right concentration, are well developed. They become a powerful force in the mind. They intertwine with one another.

The example is given of interweaving three strands of rope, and whereas one by itself might be weakened when three

are intertwined together they become very strong and unbreakable.

So likewise when these three somaty factors are present,

they become a powerful force in the mind and a stable foundation

for the arising of wisdom.

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