Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Ep. 142 – Becoming the Loving Witness

Mar 10, 2022
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ADVICE

Become the Loving Witness

  • Become the loving witness, especially during challenging times.
  • Let go of clinging to optimistic or pessimistic views, as they are merely thoughts, not reality.
ANECDOTE

Buddha's Enlightenment

  • Buddha's enlightenment involved facing Mara, representing worldly difficulties.
  • He overcame temptations, aggression, and self-doubt by becoming the witness.
ANECDOTE

Mara's Persistence

  • Mara reappeared even after Buddha's enlightenment, testing him repeatedly.
  • Buddha responded with compassion, even inviting Mara for tea.
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