

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
Be Here Now Network
The Jack Kornfield Heart Wisdom hour celebrates Jack’s ability to mash up his long established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life’s predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and unhappiness.
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May 28, 2024 • 51min
Ep. 240 – How to Unlock True Abundance
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.

May 22, 2024 • 35min
Ep. 239 – Heart As Big As the Sky
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.

May 14, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 238 – Freeing Yourself From Fear and Opinion
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.

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May 7, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 237 – Discovering Peace Within Yourself
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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 236 – Sacred Reflections with Brother David Steindl-Rast and Frank Ostaseski
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.

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Apr 24, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 235 – From Psychedelics to Mindfulness with Louie Schwartzberg
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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 234 – Guided Meditation: Mindful Loving Awareness
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.

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Apr 12, 2024 • 51min
Ep. 233 – Wisdom is Playful
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.

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Apr 2, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 232 – Stop Being Loyal to Your Suffering
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.

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Mar 26, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 231 – The Divine Abodes: Navigating the World from the Goodness of our Hearts
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.