Living with a peaceful heart involves transcending attachment and aversion.
Deep listening can lead to finding The Way amidst chaos.
Practicing compassion and wise response in times of challenge is essential for personal growth.
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Power of Spiritual Connection and Community Support in Cloud Sanga
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Listening to Find the Way in Times of Turmoil
In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, a Dharma talk titled 'Listening to Find the Way' delves into the significance of living with a peaceful heart amidst chaos. Jack Cornfield explores how peacefulness is not an escape but a return to a state devoid of judgment or attachment, emphasizing the transformative power of deep listening, trusting one's heart, and navigating the complexities of life with a wise and balanced perspective.
Building Bridges and Acts of Goodness Despite Adversity
Through stories like those of individuals exhibiting remarkable courage and compassion during times of crisis, the podcast highlights the importance of responding to challenges with kindness and resilience. The narrative of offering peace despite personal tragedies, as illustrated by historical figures like Deganawida and contemporary acts of bravery and generosity, emphasizes the enduring impact of building bridges, forgiveness, and recognizing the interconnectedness of humanity.
Awakening to Beauty and Seed of Goodness
Encouraging listeners to find beauty, wisdom, and compassion within themselves, the episode emphasizes the power of inner stillness, compassionate intentions, and mindfulness in cultivating positive change. The teachings underscore the transformative potential of planting seeds of goodness, acting without attachment to outcomes, and appreciating the eternal beauty and mystery that resides within each individual.
Heartfulness and the Practice of Listening Deeply
Practicing heartfulness involves listening deeply to the inner wisdom and beauty within, fostering compassion, and tending to the seeds of goodness that can contribute to personal growth and collective well-being. By immersing in mindful chanting, connecting with nature, and valuing moments of quiet introspection, individuals are encouraged to pause, reflect, and embody the qualities of mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom in their daily lives.
Uncovering how to live with a peaceful heart, Jack maps the inner landscapes of meditation, and shares how we can use listening to find The Way.
“A peaceful heart is not a withdrawal from life, but rather coming back into ourselves to remember the place that neither grasps nor judges and hates.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:
What it means to live with a peaceful heart
Moving beyond the grasping of attachment and aversion
Living in the world from a place of wisdom
The inner landscapes of meditation
Greed, hatred, delusion, and revenge
Interdependence, connection, and Bodhicitta
Impermanence and the wisdom of insecurity
The Goddess of Peace and the Goddess of Justice
Wise response and transmuting suffering
Bodhisattvas and compassion
Buddha and the boundless infinity of love
Listening to embody The Way
This flowing Dharma Talk from Jack on 10/01/2001 was originally published on DharmaSeed.org
