Joseph Goldstein's book Insight Meditation has been a huge influence in my life and meditation practice. I remember reading it on the subway three years ago and how his simple explanation of the four golden truths of Buddhism allowed me to see right there on the subway car humanity in all its ugliness and beauty as well as compassion for my self and other people. Its a matter of letting go to the inevitable. Not working so hard. Living and letting live.
1- Life is suffering
2- Suffering comes from desire
3- To practice non-attachment/non-desire can eliminate suffering
4- The way to achieve this is through right living - not killing, stealing, lying, committing sexual violence, using substances.
While few are capable of achieving Nirvana through this path, many can achieve benefits from following these basic concepts. I don't call myself a Buddhist, but I certainly benefit from their wisdom.
1- Life is suffering
2- Suffering comes from desire
3- To practice non-attachment/non-desire can eliminate suffering
4- The way to achieve this is through right living - not killing, stealing, lying, committing sexual violence, using substances.
While few are capable of achieving Nirvana through this path, many can achieve benefits from following these basic concepts. I don't call myself a Buddhist, but I certainly benefit from their wisdom.
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