Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Discover the radical joy that can transform our lives, even amid chaos and suffering. Jack Kornfield emphasizes the importance of living joyfully and uplifting others, sharing personal stories and insights from refugee experiences. Learn how joy fosters hope and community, inspiring compassion, kindness, and resilience. Through anecdotes and reflections, he highlights joy as a necessity for enlightenment and a powerful act of service. Embrace the playful spirit of leaders like the Dalai Lama and find beauty in challenging times.

Dive into the dynamics of love and attachment as vulnerable connections shape our relationships. Discover how true love thrives without possession, promoting presence over separation. Jack explores the transformative power of compassion, urging a shift towards wise attachments that foster personal growth. Embrace the complexity of fear and love while finding joy in selfless service. Through meditation and storytelling, understand the path to true intimacy and the liberating potential of love that transcends mere attachment.

Dive into the wisdom of letting go and exploring the ancient Zen teaching of the Great Way. Discover how attachments cloud our perception and what true freedom looks like. Learn about the joy of releasing desires and the importance of a wise relationship with ourselves and others. Reflect on the path to inner liberation and how your preferences shape reality. Embrace the clarity that comes from overcoming isolation and finding connection. Unravel the truths of attachment, commitment, and the delicate balance required for spiritual growth.

Ocean Robbins, a passionate entrepreneur and author, co-founded the Food Revolution Network, advocating for plant-based diets. In this conversation, he urges a joyful approach to activism, emphasizing love and compassion in creating change. They discuss the importance of personal transformation and acting from a place of joy, rather than anger. Ocean shares how genuine connection can inspire action and highlights the balance between self-care and serving others to prevent burnout. The duo reminds us to embrace both grief and joy on the path to a better world.

Explore the depths of suffering and spiritual growth as Jack Kornfield reveals the beauty within life's dualities. Discover how to embrace both calmness and chaos in your spiritual journey without self-judgment. The podcast delves into mindfulness, the interconnectedness of joy and pain, and the transformative power of human experiences. Guided meditation fosters a connection with nature, inviting deeper relaxation and gratitude. A powerful story emphasizes the importance of reconciliation and compassion over revenge.

Explore the power of breath as a life force and its role in fostering mindfulness. A guided meditation invites gratitude for our inner selves, encouraging the release of tension and connecting with emotions. Delve into the effortless nature of breathing and how it ties us to the universe. The practice cultivates awareness, distinguishing between the self and the observing mind, and promotes a profound sense of peace and joy. Engage in this transformative journey that enhances both heart and mind.

Trudy Goodman, a Buddhist teacher and founder of InsightLA, joins to discuss how to rise with compassion amid global uncertainty. She and Jack Kornfield explore the concept of becoming Bodhisattvas to navigate fear and division in society. They emphasize the transformative power of community and the journey from fear to love, likening it to caterpillars turning into butterflies. Their conversation encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, engage mindfully with challenges, and create a more loving world through collective action.

Explore the journey of letting go of victimhood and awakening resilience. Discover how to trust your heart and embrace meditation to confront traumas. Delve into the beauty amidst negativity, symbolized by cherry blossoms. Learn the importance of self-awareness and compassion, while recognizing your deeper self beyond past narratives. Experience the interconnectedness of all, and embrace life’s unpredictability with a sense of adventure and openness. Letting go of fear allows true resilience to flourish.

Explore the deeper truths of identity and the art of letting go. Discover how meditation can provide a sacred space for reflection and authenticity. Delve into the transient beauty of life and embrace the interconnectedness of all existence. Hear personal anecdotes that illuminate the mystery of who we are, while confronting the presence of mortality. This enlightening discussion invites you to step beyond societal roles and reconnect with your true self amid life's changing landscape.

Exploring how to stay buoyant and balanced on life's great ocean of change, Jack sets our spiritual compass for letting go into what is.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. Join Jack's New Free Course, Stand Up For Compassion: A Free Course and Resource for Navigating Uncertain Times. "What we're asked to do here is a very deep thing, which isn't to change ourselves, but to give ourselves to our life, to practice with continuity and care, bowing, opening. It's really like being in labor, if you've ever had a child or been there for childbirth, it's a birth of your life, a birth of yourself, over and over, letting go to what is." – Jack KornfieldIn this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack mindfully explores:The Tibetan story of Avalokitesvara, Green Tara, and White TaraThe spiritual wisdom of a duck resting on the oceanFloating softly on life's constant ocean of changeExperiencing ourselves as an always flowing river of lifeBowing to the truth of impermanenceSelflessness, emptiness, and opennessSeeing through the dreamlike mirage of 'who you think you are'Letting go into the ever-changing process of lifeHonoring the truth of what's here and nowSuffering, opening your heart, and connecting to all beingsAwakening the great heart of compassionRam Dass and the gift of serviceMeeting death with curiosity, play, and wisdomRebirthing ourselves over and over againGiving ourselves over sincerely to our life, letting go into what isAwakening the great wisdom and heart of the Buddha in every circumstanceHow surrender leads directly to freedomThis Dharma Talk recorded on 1/3/93 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.“The more we pay attention, the more we sense ourselves as a river of life." – Jack KornfieldInterested in learning more on this topic? Check out our most recent Here and Now episode for Ram Dass’ perspective on the ocean of change. About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a years worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.