Spiritual teacher Jack Kornfield discusses disentangling illusions, selflessness, no-self concept, grounding on Earth, and letting go of old identities. He emphasizes the importance of staying present and trusting the natural unfolding of life.
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insights INSIGHT
The Universe Within
The universe's vastness, from billions of galaxies to planets, exists within your mind.
This is a true experience of selflessness.
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Two Delusions
We must disentangle two delusions: the solid self and the deficient self.
True selflessness involves embracing both self and no-self.
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Yogic Practice
Practice asking yourself "Who am I?" to dismantle your self-image.
This helps reveal the open space of the present moment.
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Revealing how to disentangle your illusions and let go of old identities, Jack paves the way to the mystical present moment.
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“Part of the joy of selflessness is that as we become selfless much greater forces of what life is move through us.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:
Disentangling your illusions
Opening to the paradox of self and no-self
The yogic practice of asking, “Who am I?”
This mystical present moment
How the entire universe is inside your mind
Experiencing selflessness
Why you can’t just ‘no-self’ it away
Moving past your inner-critic, shame, and unworthiness
Listening to, accepting, and loving the shadow
The strength of being grounded on Earth
Working with meaninglessness
Letting go of old identities
Love as the work of a lifetime
“You can’t just ‘no-self’ it away.” – Jack Kornfield
“All that you need to do is to keep coming back to the present and what needs to open in you will. You can really trust that.” – Jack Kornfield
This Dharma Talk estimated to be recorded on 4/23/1990 was originally published on DharmaSeed.
Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield 