Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 208 – Way of the Bodhisattva
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Oct 10, 2023 In this podcast, Jack Kornfield discusses the Way of the Bodhisattva and shares wisdom from Mother Teresa, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Ajahn Chah, and Seung Sahn. Topics include selfless service, compassion, non-attachment, and the transformative power of truth and love.
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Mother Teresa's Work
- Mother Teresa began her work by helping the dying in Calcutta's streets.
- She prioritized providing love, believing even those who lived like animals can die like angels.
Light in Suffering
- Jack Kornfield observed immense suffering in Calcutta, India, where Mother Teresa worked.
- He realized that compassion and love can shine brighter than even extreme physical suffering.
Kübler-Ross and Death
- Elizabeth Kübler-Ross worked with dying patients, initially identifying stages of grief like denial, anger, bargaining, and acceptance.
- She later realized that true compassion meant accepting individuals as they are, allowing them to die in their own way.