Listen "Jack Kornfield – Heart Wisdom – Ep. 257 – Radical Wisdom Living Life As A Gesture Of Love"
Episode Synopsis
Jack unfolds the radical wisdom and healing teachings of the great Buddhist sage Atīśa on living this dreamlike life as gesture of love.
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“If life is like a dream, make it a beautiful one.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:
Radical wisdom from the 7 Verses of Atīśa – one of the greatest Buddhist sages
A moving story about the deep transformative power encased within committing an act of truth
The nature of timeless awareness and the witness
Exchanging “spiritual trading cards” with Ram Dass
Humor, listening, stillness, and spiritual perspective
Not being swayed by outer circumstance
Learning what really matters in this life
Living with an honest and compassionate heart
Emptiness and considering all phenomenon to be dreams
Not brooding over the faults of others
Noticing our inner waterfall of thoughts, feelings, sensations
Becoming medicine for others and the world
Looking through the eyes of mercy
Being grateful to everyone and everything
Always relying on joyful and peaceful mind and heart
Don’t expect a standing ovation for your spiritual work or service to the world
“Who you are is what matters most—and who you are is awareness having this amazing life journey.” – Jack Kornfield
“Let your life be a gesture of love.” – Jack Kornfield
This episode was originally recorded for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation. To join Jack's next livestream, head to JackKornfield.com/events
This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.
“If life is like a dream, make it a beautiful one.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:
Radical wisdom from the 7 Verses of Atīśa – one of the greatest Buddhist sages
A moving story about the deep transformative power encased within committing an act of truth
The nature of timeless awareness and the witness
Exchanging “spiritual trading cards” with Ram Dass
Humor, listening, stillness, and spiritual perspective
Not being swayed by outer circumstance
Learning what really matters in this life
Living with an honest and compassionate heart
Emptiness and considering all phenomenon to be dreams
Not brooding over the faults of others
Noticing our inner waterfall of thoughts, feelings, sensations
Becoming medicine for others and the world
Looking through the eyes of mercy
Being grateful to everyone and everything
Always relying on joyful and peaceful mind and heart
Don’t expect a standing ovation for your spiritual work or service to the world
“Who you are is what matters most—and who you are is awareness having this amazing life journey.” – Jack Kornfield
“Let your life be a gesture of love.” – Jack Kornfield
This episode was originally recorded for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation. To join Jack's next livestream, head to JackKornfield.com/events
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