Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 51 - Identity and Freedom
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Dec 21, 2016 The podcast explores the Buddha's path to end suffering by letting go of our identity and living with integrity. It discusses the illusory nature of life and the importance of meditation, generosity, and integrity. The speaker shares a personal story of finding solace with an Amish family. It also explores the concept of calm and steady mind through Samadhi and the power of compassion. The chapter discusses the struggles and wishes of students, grief and loss, and the transformative power of practice.
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Identity and Reality
- The question of identity is central to spiritual traditions.
- We live in illusion, forgetting reality; understanding this reveals we are both nothing and everything.
The Buddha's Teaching on Liberation
- The Buddha taught that liberation comes from moving through the world without clinging.
- This world is ephemeral, like a dream or a bubble, empty and insubstantial.
Ajahn Chah's Advice
- There are many meditation techniques, but the essence is to simply let things be.
- Step out of the internal battle and try allowing experience.