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Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Bonus Podcast: Mindful Eating w/ Jack, Ram Dass & Joseph Goldstein

May 28, 2020
Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Ram Dass discuss mindful eating and how it deepens our connection to ourselves. They explore techniques such as cultivating loving kindness, considering interconnectedness, and observing the transformation of food. They also reflect on imperfections in the search for enlightenment and highlight the importance of being fully present during the entire process of eating.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mindful eating helps in developing trust in oneself and making better decisions.
  • Perceiving food in terms of elements and meditating on emptiness can change one's experience of eating.

Deep dives

Developing Trust and Self-awareness

Eating mindfully and cultivating a balanced attitude towards food can help in developing trust in oneself and making better decisions. The Buddhist tradition emphasizes the importance of the process of eating and the cultivation of certain mind states, such as loving kindness and compassion. By practicing mindfulness and awareness during meals, one can break the illusion of separateness between oneself and the food, and develop insight and wisdom.

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