Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 72 – Exploring the Eightfold Path
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Mar 8, 2018 Unlock the secrets of the Noble Eightfold Path and its potential for liberation. Explore how mindfulness transforms our connections and deepens compassion. Discover personal insights from a walking meditation challenge, emphasizing acceptance and letting go. Delve into the role of wise speech and intention in fostering healing and understanding. Through laughter and ethical reflections, learn the power of kind communication in enhancing our relationships and impacting society positively.
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The Root of Suffering
- The Buddha taught that suffering arises from clinging and resisting the changing nature of reality.
- True liberation comes from understanding this cause and finding a path to release.
The Middle Path
- The path to liberation involves neither rejecting the world nor getting lost in it.
- It's about cultivating loving awareness and embracing the present moment without grasping.
Societal Conditioning
- Jack Kornfield shares a story about his son who prefers wearing dresses, highlighting societal conditioning.
- He emphasizes the inherent nobility and beauty we are born with, contrasting it with cultural expectations.