

A Big Dose of Perspective | Jack Kornfield
Jan 13, 2021
In this enlightening conversation, Jack Kornfield, a Buddhist monk and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares his wisdom on navigating life's chaos. He offers practical strategies for managing anger and fear, highlighting the importance of compassion in a divided world. Kornfield addresses the challenges of teaching mindfulness to children and emphasizes our interconnectedness. With a guided meditation, he invites listeners to cultivate inner peace and resilience amid turmoil, proving that love and kindness can transform even the toughest situations.
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Finding Peace in Turmoil
- Rest in a spacious, trusting awareness, acknowledging the world's suffering.
- Remember life's capacity for renewal, like sprouts through cement.
Inner Peace as a Foundation for Change
- Jack Kornfield's teacher viewed their monastery as an island of sanity during the Vietnam War.
- He emphasized stopping the war within oneself before addressing external conflict.
Removing Inner Landmines
- Maha Ghosananda, the "Gandhi of Cambodia," urged removing landmines from one's heart.
- Cultivating goodwill and compassion is crucial, he argued, for lasting peace.