Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

In response to the conflicts in the world, Jack offers a harmonizing guided meditation inviting us into peace, sanctuary, and the heart of refuge.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/heartwisdom"I breath in peace and breath out peace to all those who are amidst the troubles of this world—the conflicts, the refuges, the violence and the fear. I send you a peaceful breath. May we be peaceful together." – Jack KornfieldIn this timely episode, Jack leads a harmonizing guided meditation to help us:Find a mindful, balanced, and compassionate response to the conflicts and tragedy's happening throughout the world todayTurn our awareness to the present moment, merging mind, body, and spiritExtend our consciousness, compassion, and mindful loving awareness around the planet, it's people, and environmentsSend out peaceful healing breaths to all those who are amidst the troubles of the worldThis episode is from the Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation on 10/23/2023.Learn the Dynamic Art of Guided Meditation in this Masterclass with Jack Kornfield! Sign up for the on-demand version before Nov. 15 to take part in two live Q&A sessions with Jack! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Kornfield offers a heart of refuge amidst global conflicts, touching on the terrors of ongoing wars, the impact of constant news media, and the importance of creating sanctuary. He explores the need for outsiders to empathize with all suffering humans, shares the story of the apology hotline, and discusses the power of forgiveness, community, and trust as forms of refuge. Embracing uncertainty and finding refuge in change are also explored.

Jack Kornfield explores simplicity and how it unifies the mind, body, and heart. He shares Buddha's wisdom, the importance of directness and simplicity in practice, and finding a comfortable posture for meditation. The podcast also includes reflections on the mind, a thought-provoking story about faith, and releasing tensions during meditation.

Jack Kornfield, former forest monk in Thailand, shares hilarious personal stories from his time as a monk. He discusses living in a monastery, the teachings of Ajahn Chah, and the practice of surrender and balance. The podcast also explores the concepts of non-self, opening to truth, and deepening spiritual practice.

In this podcast, Jack Kornfield discusses the Way of the Bodhisattva and shares wisdom from Mother Teresa, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Ajahn Chah, and Seung Sahn. Topics include selfless service, compassion, non-attachment, and the transformative power of truth and love.

Jack Kornfield and his students explore topics like loneliness, intention setting, meditating with ADD, meeting our shame with nobility, and dealing with jerks. They discuss the power of small steps and being present in the moment, the benefits of retreats and online courses, the importance of community, and embracing shame with tenderness. Jack's teaching style and upcoming events are also highlighted.

Executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford, joins Jack to discuss capitalism, Right Livelihood, and the next generation.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/heartwisdom“To be successful in business you have to have values, you have to stand by those values, and you can't compromise those values. But you also have to have the tools to do that. Whether it's meditation or other forms of self-exploration, you have to have a way to shed the stress and to really dive into what's important.” – Bill FordIn this episode, Jack and Bill mindfully navigate:How we can make business and work a force for good The stakes and rewards of servant leadership Capitalism, Right Livelihood, and the Next Generation Navigating tough decisions and bringing out the best in others Compassionate leadership in a cold economy Living with empathy and from our highest intentionTransform your life through Jack's Kornfield's most powerful stories in this brand new 10-hour journey! Live session begin this October!"What's the point of your life if there isn't some well-being woven into it? It's not meant to be a grim duty. Some people take meditation as a grim duty. That doesn't make it happy, and it doesn't actually serve you in some deep way." – Jack KornfieldThis conversation was originally recorded for the Inner-MBA program presented by Sounds True.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hilarious stories from Trudy Goodman and Bonnie Duran on personal understanding, spiritual awakening, and empowerment. Jack Kornfield shares anecdotes about enlightenment, Jesus, and the wisdom of not-knowing. Trudy's lesson on aging, impermanence, and presence. Dealing with uncertainty and learning to trust yourself. Trusting in the unfolding of the Dharma.

This podcast explores the concept of a wise society and discusses topics such as cancer, abortion, women's rights, the prison system, and war. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and compassion when dealing with difficult subjects. The speaker reflects on waiting for a pathology report and advocates for compassionate dialogue on abortion. They also discuss the US prison system and efforts to transform inmates' lives. Additionally, the speaker reflects on past societal failures and highlights the struggles faced by vulnerable individuals.

Jack Kornfield shares a guided meditation on relaxing into the ocean of air and being present. The meditation helps to tune into embodied presence, invite relaxation, ease and calm, and become mindful of the body breathing itself. It also includes a technique to move past waves of emotions and thoughts. The podcast explores the transformative power of storytelling and offers various guided meditation practices.