Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 257 – Radical Wisdom: Living Life as a Gesture of Love
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Sep 24, 2024 
In this conversation, Jack Kornfield is joined by Atīśa, one of Buddhism's greatest sages, famed for his profound wisdom on love and compassion. They dive into Atīśa's transformative teachings, emphasizing the power of truth and vulnerability in healing. Listeners are invited to explore themes of mindfulness, the nature of change, and the interplay of joy and sorrow. With humor and heartfelt anecdotes, they discuss embracing life’s challenges, becoming a source of healing for others, and the beauty of living as a genuine gesture of love.
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Healing through Truth
- A dying boy is healed by acts of truth from his family and a yogi.
- The yogi, mother, and father each confess hidden truths, leading to the boy's recovery.
Timeless Awareness
- Explore timeless awareness; recognize consciousness as the universe experiencing itself.
- Remember you are a spiritual being having a human experience, more than just your body.
Ram Dass's Resilience
- Jack Kornfield shares a story about visiting Ram Dass after his stroke.
- Ram Dass, despite his limited speech, maintained his humor and spiritual perspective.