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Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Ep. 242 – Disentangling Your Illusions

Jun 12, 2024
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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Quick takeaways

  • Practice self-inquiry to unravel fixed self-identities.
  • Confront and release negative self-images for inner healing and self-discovery.

Deep dives

Exploring the Illusion of Self

The podcast delves into the concept of selflessness by addressing the delusion of a solid self. Through Buddhist teachings, the idea of voidness is discussed, emphasizing the transient nature of our identities. Practices like self-inquiry, asking 'who am I?', are highlighted as tools to unravel the illusion of a fixed self, leading to a realization of a vast, formless nature encompassing all experiences.

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