Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 84 – Tag Team Dharma with Sylvia Boorstein
Nov 15, 2018
Join experienced Buddhist teacher and author Sylvia Boorstein as she shares insights on integrating mindfulness into everyday life. They discuss the importance of the Bodhisattva vow and the wisdom of blending altruism with understanding. Sylvia illustrates how compassion and a light-hearted approach can transform communities, while the conversation explores the power of forgiveness through real-life stories. They also touch on the significance of non-attachment and the enriching experience of retreats that reconnect us with our true nature.
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Wisdom Fuels Genuine Altruism
- Wisdom and altruism are inseparable; wisdom naturally fosters care for others.
- Sylvia says a mind filled with wisdom makes altruism arise effortlessly.
Cycling Past Ethnic Labels
- Sylvia recounts a Rwandan cyclist who rose from genocide to join the national team by sheer perseverance.
- The team avoided ethnic labels, choosing identity as cyclists to heal division.
Practice Joy Amid Difficulty
- Live in joy, love, health and peace even amid hate, illness, and trouble as a practice.
- Look within, be still, free from fear and attachment, and know the sweet joy for yourself.
