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Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Ep. 210 – Simplicity

Oct 25, 2023
Jack Kornfield explores simplicity and how it unifies the mind, body, and heart. He shares Buddha's wisdom, the importance of directness and simplicity in practice, and finding a comfortable posture for meditation. The podcast also includes reflections on the mind, a thought-provoking story about faith, and releasing tensions during meditation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Meeting our practice and the world with a directness and simplicity; bringing the mind, heart, and body into unity.
  • Developing a unified and careful awareness to directly observe and understand impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and selflessness.

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Importance of Simplicity in Meditation Retreats

In this podcast episode, Jack Hornfield explores the theme of simplicity in meditation retreats. He begins by discussing the importance of simplicity in various aspects, such as the body, schedule, views, and heart. Simplicity of the body involves allowing it to settle and relax, even in the presence of discomfort or pain. Simplicity of the schedule means avoiding extra activities and distractions, focusing on meditation and mindfulness practices. Simplicity of views refers to letting go of expectations and ideals, and instead, discovering the truth in direct experience. Lastly, simplicity of the heart involves cultivating kindness and compassion, especially towards oneself and others. The podcast emphasizes that through simplicity, one can attain greater clarity, insight, and liberation in the practice of meditation.

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