Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Ep. 294 – The Secret of Love and Attachment: Wise Relationships, Vulnerability, and the Joy of Nirvana

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Jun 18, 2025
Dive into the dynamics of love and attachment as vulnerable connections shape our relationships. Discover how true love thrives without possession, promoting presence over separation. Jack explores the transformative power of compassion, urging a shift towards wise attachments that foster personal growth. Embrace the complexity of fear and love while finding joy in selfless service. Through meditation and storytelling, understand the path to true intimacy and the liberating potential of love that transcends mere attachment.
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INSIGHT

True Love vs Attachment

  • True love is not detachment but presence without grasping or control.
  • Love offers its blessings when we do not try to possess or force it.
ANECDOTE

Temple Flower Necklaces Anecdote

  • At a temple, flower necklaces were found unexpectedly when not grasped for.
  • This illustrates how love and blessings flow more freely without clinging or possessiveness.
INSIGHT

Attachment Fuels Suffering Globally

  • Attachment can manifest as clinginess to objects, views, or identities, causing suffering.
  • Collective attachment drives global issues like warfare, environmental harm, and social conflict.
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