Exploring life as a flowing, dynamic process, Jack shares the jewel of Buddha's awakening by unraveling the paradox of self and no-self.

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"Each of those sets of words, 'self,' and 'no-self,' are concepts or ideas or words that we use in a very crude approximation of pointing to some mystery of this process of life that's neither self nor no-self." – Jack Kornfield

In this episode, Jack mindfully illuminates:

Unraveling the paradox of self and no-self
The Jewel of the Buddha's Awakening
Anattā (selflessness) and how it connects with respect
Tales of a Magic Monastery
Living in the reality of expansion and contraction
Why Ajahn Chah shared 'self' and 'no self' both aren't true
The word "happy/sad" in Japanese
Opening to our life as a flowing, moving process
Becoming aware of selflessness
Interdependence, interconnection, codependent arising
Learning to respect ourself and nourish beneficial qualities
Developing yourself while also "losing yourself"
Discovering your True Self
The importance of integrating our spiritual practice into our lives
Learning to live in your body and love well

"To be really present is to connect with the mystery." – Jack Kornfield

"You develop yourself as you lose yourself." – Jack Kornfield

This Dharma Talk estimated to be recorded on 4/23/1990 was originally published on DharmaSeed.

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