Jack Kornfield shares insightful wisdom on the playful nature of wisdom, handling aging with compassion, and the transformative power of meditation. He explores the profound mystery of life, the Great Turning of civilization, and the importance of embracing life's impermanence with a wise heart.
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Meditation Cultivates Wonder
Meditation nurtures a deep sense of wonder and mystery beyond just calming the mind.
Seeing the world with the heart of wisdom reveals compassion and emptiness as the essence of experience.
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Trust Your Wisest Self
When facing dilemmas, pause and breathe to connect with your wisest, most compassionate self.
Trust your intuition and allow answers to unfold in their own time.
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Wisdom Is Gracious
Wisdom is naturally gracious and allows for tolerance, kindness, and amusement in the face of life's challenges.
Approaching life with graciousness brings ease even when facing death.
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Exploring the great mystery of life and existence, Jack shares enlightening insights on the playful nature of wisdom.
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"The beautiful thing is, wisdom is gracious." – Jack Kornfield
Fresh from an adventure in Costa Rica, Jack offers wisdom on:
Spelunking the great mystery of life
Wisdom as inherently gracious and playful
Balancing compassion with emptiness
How to speak with suffering people
Joanna Macy and the "Great Turning" of human civilization
Ram Dass, Ajahn Chah, and Stephen Levine
"Central Casting" and the human experience
How Jack and his colleagues handle their own aging
"It's all empty and it all matters." – Jack Kornfield
"Meditation is not about gaining or attaining something, it's about seeing the world with the heart of wisdom." – Jack Kornfield
This Dharma Talk was originally recorded on 2/19/2024 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation. Register to join Jack's next livestream at JackKornfield.com/events
Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield