Jack Kornfield discusses navigating spiritual cycles, living the Dharma, embracing openness, stillness, and intimacy. Talks about Rumi's wisdom, Buddhist meditation on death, overcoming self-judgment, and the Dalai Lama's advice on life reflections.

Jack Kornfield explores the simplicity of goodness and virtue, discussing Buddhism, non-harming, honesty, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Amma-ji, Buddha Nature, Rumi's poem, interdependence, and Napoleon's spirit. Emphasizes the innate love for honesty and the interconnectedness of all beings.

Jack, Pema Chödrön, and Ajahn Sumedho share insights on monastic life, chanting 'Ah,' joys of being human on the spiritual path, celibacy, embracing change, and letting issues be teachers. They discuss open-heartedness, working with injustice, and the future being shaped by our present minds.

Jack and trauma expert, Peter A Levine, PhD, map the path to healing through imagination, curiosity, somatic experiencing, and loving awareness.Want fresh Jack teachings delivered to your inbox? Join Jack's newsletter for weekly free content from JackKornfield.com – guided meditations, Dharma Talks, articles, and more! Sign up at JackKornfield.com/newsletter“Healing has to be coming together through the minute particulars in the body and in the story that’s actually our experience and not some idea about it.” – Jack KornfieldIn this fresh conversation, Jack and Dr. Levine dive into:Mapping trauma and the path to healing sufferingA relaxing Jack “Just Here: Guided Meditation” on loving awarenessHow An Autobiography of Trauma led to Peter’s powerful healing journeyWorking with the astrological and Jungian archetype of Chiron, the Wounded HealerSomatic Experiencing and the roots of healing trauma in the bodyThe transformative aspects of meeting trauma with loving kindness and persistenceCuriosity as a necessary factor of enlightenmentHow the gift of Jack’s childhood trauma led him to discover BuddhismImagination and Peter’s mystical meet-ups with Albert EinsteinMiracles, intuition, and psychic premonition/knowingWhat Jack shared with his scientific-materialist atheist father on his deathbedOur inseparable connection and recognition that it’s always “us” in this web of life“The whole notion that we are separate is a fabrication. We are in a field of consciousness.” – Jack KornfieldAbout Peter A Levine, PhD:Dr. Peter A. Levine has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years, is the developer of the Somatic Experiencing method, and founder of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. To connect more with Peter’s teachings, pick up a copy of his illuminating book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey, and sign up for his upcoming classes and programs at SomaticExperiencing.comThis conversation was originally filmed on 5/24/24 by the Ergos Institute of Somatic Experiencing as a community health somatic support benefit for MathMoms in Cape Town, South Africa. Learn more about this compassionate initiative here at mathmoms.co.zaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delve into the wisdom of the 'Music of the Spheres' and the possibility of sudden awakening. Explore harmonizing life's opposites, dancing with changing rhythms, and Buddha's gardening tips. Embrace the beauty of sudden realization and gradual practice, while releasing from the body of fear. Reflect on the transformative power of meditation to create space and loving awareness.

Spiritual teacher Jack Kornfield discusses disentangling illusions, selflessness, no-self concept, grounding on Earth, and letting go of old identities. He emphasizes the importance of staying present and trusting the natural unfolding of life.

Delve into the paradox of self and no-self in life with Jack, exploring the concept of selflessness and the Buddha's awakening. Learn about living in the reality of expansion and contraction, embracing interdependence and connection. Discover the importance of developing oneself while also 'losing yourself' and integrating spiritual practice into everyday life.

Jack Kornfield shares how to unlock true abundance by letting go of greed, embracing generosity, and appreciating simplicity. He explores the Buddhist notion of 'dana,' transforming 'endless wanting,' and the alchemy of Bodhisattva vows. Abundance is about spirit, simplicity, and selfless service, cultivating a mindset of fulfillment and contentment.

Explore techniques for overcoming aversion and fear, loving your negative states, and growing your heart as big as the sky. Learn about the importance of dropping attachments and living in the present moment. Discover how meditation can help cultivate fearlessness and interconnectedness.

Jack Kornfield explores how to overcome suffering by freeing yourself from fear and stuck views. He discusses Ram Dass's teaching advice, Zen wisdom on dropping views, and the connection between attachment and fear. Jack also touches on overcoming opinions with mindfulness and working with racism through wakefulness.