Jack Kornfield discusses uncovering joy and freedom within, meditating in challenging times, connecting emptiness with compassion, and finding peace amidst struggle. He explores being present, the transformative power of acceptance, and the connection between love and courage.

Brother David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfield discuss the intersection of Christianity and Buddhism, the power of compassion, positive aspects of grief, and self-forgiveness. They explore topics like handling pain, forgiveness, self-compassion, and shared meditations. A blend of spiritual traditions and personal anecdotes offer insights into living with grace and love.

Louie Schwartzberg, visionary director of Fantastic Fungi, dives into the connection between psychedelics and mindfulness with Jack Kornfield. They discuss psychedelics as a gateway to wonder, the intersection of art and science, therapeutic uses of psilocybin mushrooms, and the importance of sacred attention in finding beauty in nature.

Explore calming guided meditation for mindful loving awareness with Jack Kornfield. Learn to relax, stay grounded, and observe experiences unfold. Join Jack in cultivating a wise heart through transformative science and mindfulness practices.

Jack Kornfield shares insightful wisdom on the playful nature of wisdom, handling aging with compassion, and the transformative power of meditation. He explores the profound mystery of life, the Great Turning of civilization, and the importance of embracing life's impermanence with a wise heart.

Jack Kornfield explores living beautifully with compassion, joy, and equanimity. He discusses self-compassion, freedom of the human spirit, unconditional love, and how to stop being loyal to suffering.

Exploring the Divine Abodes, Jack Kornfield discusses navigating the world with love and mindfulness. Stories of Mahagosananda and the impact of love on healing wounds and changing individuals. Heartwarming tales of unexpected kindness and the transformative power of metta meditation for personal and global transformation.

Jack shares miracle stories and personal lessons from Dipa Ma – the luminous, compassionate and unshakeable spiritual master.Want to learn how to follow the Buddha’s path to freedom in the modern world? Sign up for Jack’s new online course Walking the Eightfold Path with Jack Kornfield. The live version begins March 18! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3T7Aafp"You had a sense from this very sweet, mild-mannered old lady of a kind of unshakable inner strength, an incredible sense of stillness and strength in her being." – Jack KornfieldIn this episode, Jack lovingly reflects on:His times with the great yogi and spiritual master, Dipa Ma Barua Miracle stories and spiritual lessons of Dipa Ma How the suffering in Dipa Ma's life drew her to Buddhism and meditation Dipa Ma's siddhis (spiritual/psychic powers) and compassionate shining heart A life-changing story of Jack being blessed by Dipa Ma Her grandmotherly loving kindness Dipa Ma's favorite spiritual questions"Dipa Ma's teaching was to always keep people in your heart, to give of your love to the people, and the earth and the world around." – Jack Kornfield"Of all of the possibilities that one can do with the heart and mind, Dipa Ma was a great master of them." – Jack KornfieldThis Dharma Talk from 11/01/1989 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Kornfield discusses Kabir, breakups, LSD, and Ram Dass, delving into how expectations lead to suffering and the importance of living in the mystery. He explores mindfulness, grief, meditation, and letting go of expectations to experience life fully.

Jack Kornfield discusses navigating mood states like weather, finding balance in emotions, diffusing desire with humor, and techniques for overcoming doubt. He emphasizes experiencing moods as impersonal conditions, exploring Buddhist psychology, and embracing fear for personal growth.