Jack shares the fundamental wisdom and healing teachings of the great Buddhist sage Atisha on living this dream life as an expression of love.
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“If life is a dream, make it beautiful.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack carefully explores: Radical wisdom from seven stanzas by Atisha, one of the greatest Buddhist sages An inspiring story about the profoundly transformative power inherent in committing acts of truth The timeless nature of consciousness and witness An exchange of “spiritual trading cards” with Ram Dass Humor, listening, stillness, and a spiritual perspective Not being controlled by external circumstances Learning what is truly important in this life Living with an honest and compassionate heart Being empty and seeing all phenomena as dreams Not dwelling on the shortcomings of others Being aware of the inner waterfall of thoughts, feelings and sensations Becoming medicine for others and the world Seeing with eyes of compassion Being grateful to everyone and everything Relying on a joyful and peaceful mind and heart at all times 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 your awareness of this amazing journey through life.” – Jack Kornfield
“Let your life be an expression of love.” – Jack Kornfield
This episode was originally recorded for Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation on 11/20/23. To join Jack’s next livestream, visit JackKornfield.com/events About Jack Kornfield:
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in monasteries in Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist masters Achan Chah and Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers who introduced Buddhist mindfulness practices to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacres, California, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein. His books have been translated into 20 languages and have sold over one million copies.
Visit JackKornfield.com and sign up for his email teachings to stay up to date with Jack and his new Dharma offerings. Hear more from Jack: Listen to Heart Wisdom Episode 109, “This Too Shall Pass” Learn about living with a peaceful heart in Heart Wisdom Episode 91 Check out Heart Wisdom Episode 90 to learn about healing through loving consciousness Listen to more stories that open hearts, heal hearts, and lead to joy with Jack Kornfield in Heart Wisdom Episode 92 Listen to Heart Wisdom Episode 102, “Wisdom of the Knowing” Gain wisdom about impermanence by checking out Heart Wisdom Episode 1
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