Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 97 - The First Noble Truth
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Aug 16, 2019 Exploring the concept of dukkha, the podcast delves into presence and compassion during life's challenges, reflects on the mysteries of incarnation and impermanence, and identifies suffering as a noble truth. Heartwarming acts of kindness and the cultivation of compassion through meditation are highlighted, offering insights on resilience, spiritual freedom, and human connection.
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Shared Grief
- Jack Kornfield recounts a story about a woman grieving a suicide at a Pamma Chodron talk.
- Hundreds in the audience stood, having experienced similar loss, creating a powerful moment of shared suffering and compassion.
Inner Resources for a Better World
- Kornfield emphasizes that practice cultivates wisdom, courage, and compassion within us.
- Our presence becomes a gift for our community and the world.
Neuroscience and Buddhism
- Modern neuroscience and Buddhist teachings align in recognizing the brain's lifelong capacity for growth.
- We can use these practices to awaken and change our perspective.