Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Ep. 305 – Remembering the Pleasure of Peace

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Sep 19, 2025
Delve into the transformative power of peace and spaciousness found in meditation centers and spiritual communities. Discover how shifting your identity can lead to freedom, kindness, and letting go. Hear inspiring tales from India that showcase joy amidst adversity, emphasizing the importance of human connections. Explore the essence of spiritual awakening by embracing impermanence and resting in your true nature. Learn that spiritual practice is about finding balance and inner peace rather than self-improvement.
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INSIGHT

Places As Reminders Of Peace

  • Meditation centers remind us of the peace and spaciousness possible in life.
  • Jack Kornfield frames spaciousness as a core refuge that supports awakening.
ANECDOTE

Buddha’s Answer About Death

  • A man asked the Buddha how to avoid being seen by the king of death.
  • The Buddha answered that abiding in selflessness lets one not be seen by death.
INSIGHT

Ill Will Reveals Clinging To Self

  • Harboring ill will prevents true discipleship in the Buddha's teaching on loving-kindness.
  • Jack realized such radical love requires a shift in identity beyond clinging to the body.
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