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Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

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Dec 10, 2024 • 52min

Ep. 267 – Wise Speech, Speaking with Intention, Listening with Compassion

Discover how compassionate speech can reshape your interactions and transform your life. Explore the energy of Wise Speech and its role in awakening. Learn the art of mindful listening and the power of intention in communication. Delve into the complexities of honest storytelling and the impact of our words on others. Embrace the teachings of the Eightfold Path as a guide for spiritual growth. Engage in a guided meditation that encourages connection and tranquility, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 28min

Ep. 266 – Election Decompression: 'A Loving Presence Amidst It All' Guided Meditation

Dive into a journey of mindfulness and loving kindness as the host offers a guided meditation to soothe post-election stress. Explore the importance of establishing a stable presence amidst life's fluctuations. Embrace your emotions with compassion and differentiate between your true self and fleeting thoughts. Discover how to connect deeply with the Earth and experience spiritual growth through aging. All while recognizing that each transition holds the potential for transformation and connection.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 59min

Ep. 265 – Navigating Politics, Impermanence, Suffering, and the Great Turning of the World

Jack dives into navigating the complexities of politics, encouraging a mindful approach to change and uncertainty. He reflects on the interconnectedness of humanity and nature amidst global issues like climate change and artificial intelligence. The discussion touches on the importance of compassion and community as we face suffering and transformation. With insights from Buddhist teachings, he inspires listeners to embrace impermanence and find freedom through acceptance, fostering resilience in our shared human experience.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 50min

Ep. 264 – Right Attitude, Wise Aspiration, Mindful Thought

Discover the transformative power of Right Attitude and Wise Aspiration to enhance daily life. Explore how self-awareness can reshape emotional patterns and habits, leading to personal growth. Dive into stories from Buddhist tradition that highlight kindness and noble perspectives. Learn the significance of openness and curiosity over defensiveness, nurturing a mindful approach to life's challenges. Embrace the notion of beginner's mind to appreciate the present moment as an unrepeatable miracle.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 53min

Ep. 263 – Wise Understanding and the Wisdom of Insecurity

Discover how the teachings of Buddhism and Alan Watts can reveal the path to happiness through embracing insecurity. The conversation highlights the Eightfold Path as a transformative guide for navigating suffering and joy. Learn to peel back fears to uncover your true values and find compassion in challenging moments. Transform your workspace into a sacred space and reflect on the wisdom gained from life's fleeting experiences. Ultimately, this exploration encourages a journey of spiritual awakening and mindful living.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 45min

Ep. 262 – The Liberated Heart: Shifting From Trauma to Loving Awareness with Thomas Hübl, PhD

Thomas Hübl, a renowned teacher and author, joins to discuss the profound journey from trauma to loving awareness. He shares powerful insights on the balance between personal healing and activism, emphasizing that healing is a collective endeavor. The transformative power of love is highlighted, alongside the necessity of addressing generational trauma. They explore the interconnectedness of spiritual practice and social justice, encouraging mindful activism as a response to global issues like climate change and war. Fueled by compassion, they inspire listeners to reconnect and heal.
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Oct 26, 2024 • 41min

Ep. 261 – Healing Trauma: Interweaving the Individual and Collective with Thomas Hübl, PhD

Thomas Hübl, PhD, a trauma and collective healing expert, joins Jack Kornfield to unpack the intricate layers of trauma and healing. They discuss how trauma gets stored in our bodies and the essential role of community in the healing process. The conversation delves into the merging of Eastern spirituality and Western psychology, emphasizing connection through intimate relationships. Holotropic breathwork's transformative power is highlighted, along with the intimate interplay of personal and collective healing, underscoring the necessity of shared experiences.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 38min

Ep. 260 – Creating a Sacred Container for Practice

Explore the importance of creating a sacred space for spiritual practice that nurtures growth. Discover how life's challenges can awaken deeper consciousness. The discussion emphasizes commitment and perseverance in modern relationships and the value of nurturing your inner garden through art and prayer. Reflect on the delicate balance between knowing and unknowing, and the transformative power of compassion and forgiveness. This journey invites listeners to honor their spiritual paths amidst uncertainty.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 42min

Ep. 259 – Cycles of Dharma: The Stream of Interbeing

Explore the profound connections between all living beings and the cycles of life. Discover the natural wisdom of ecosystems and how meditation can be a revolutionary act against societal issues. Reflect on impermanence and the unique expressions of Dharma that shape our journeys. Learn about the compassion needed to address global suffering while uncovering a deep joy that transcends reason. Join in on a transformative narrative that celebrates interconnectedness and invites mindful self-inquiry.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 35min

Ep. 258 – Enlightenment as Intimacy: Where We're Going is Here

Jack Kornfield, a renowned meditation teacher, dives deep into the essence of spiritual growth and intimacy. He challenges idealistic views of the spiritual path, emphasizing that enlightenment is about being connected to the present. Jack shares compelling anecdotes from his teacher, Ajahn Chah, and the concept of living with compassion, urging listeners to embrace their humanity. Through guided meditation, he invites reflection on mortality and the transformative power of kindness, highlighting how small acts can create profound change.

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