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Speaking to progressing on the spiritual path, Jack explores enlightenment as true intimacy, and shares how: where we’re going is actually here. “Where we’re going is here, and what we’re after doesn’t exist in time.” – Jack Kornfield In this episode, Jack mindfully explores: Our idealistic/romantic notions of the spiritual path Consciousness, impermanence, and working with human emotions Wisdom s...

In this Q&A session from 1994, Ram Dass talks about the importance of honoring lineage, the potential of the rave scene, how to bring a heart quality to academia, and much more. This episode of Here and Now is from a question and answer session Ram Dass conducted at a talk in Boulder, Colorado, in June of 1994. Ram Dass begins by answering questions about self-destructing methods, lineage versus e...

Discussing the systemic breakdowns in America, Lama Rod Owens and Spring Washam urge renewal through solidarity with marginalized cultures. This time on Spirit Underground, Spring and Lama Rod chat about: -The systemic breakdowns happening in our country -Balancing on a thread in this current election cycle -Death / Renewal in nature as an example of what may need to occur in America -Having deep...

Rather than trying to overcome unwholesome mind states, Joseph Goldstein guides us to simply be mindful of the mind as it is being influenced. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the fourth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of t...

Ep. 165 – Moving Forward When Our Spirit is Heavy by Be Here Now Network

Jack unfolds the radical wisdom and healing teachings of the great Buddhist sage Atīśa on living this dreamlike life as gesture of love. 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: Radic...

Gil Fronsdal offers Buddhist wisdom on relating skillfully to our emotions and seeing them as messengers of our inner worlds. In this talk, Gil Fronsdal lectures about: Identifying emotions without getting lost in the story The necessity and benefits of feeling pain Knowing what's happening as it's happening How most of us are driven by our desires and aversions Simply knowing and how free our kno...

In this fresh guided meditation, Jack invites you to rest your mind and heart to uncover the authentic happiness encased within true peace. This Dharma Talk originally took place for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation on 11/23/2024. To join his next livestream, please check out Jack’s events calendar at JackKornfield.com/events “There is no greater happiness than peace....

Turning to Celtic wisdom, author and teacher John Philip Newell chats with Raghu about reconnecting to our home, Mother Earth. This week, John and Raghu get into: - John’s upbringing and being drawn to the natural world - The Celtic lineage and having awareness for the sacredness of nature - Knowing that wisdom resides deep within us, not outside of us - Seeing the universe as an expression of the...

Dissolving our erroneous beliefs of separateness, Krishna Das shares the importance of continuous service and devotional practice. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks about: Service anytime and anywhere Planting seeds for the fruits of our practice Clearing out blockages in the body with asana practice Krishna Das' deep friendship with Maharaj-ji Samadhi and emerging into deeper s...

Listening to the song of the present moment, Jack uncovers how to dance with life’s dynamic rhythms along the harmonizing path to inner-freedom. 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. “The rhythm of your breath is no different than the rhythm of the stars.” – Jack Kornfield In this episode,...

Connecting the inner world and the outer world, physicist Federico Faggin reveals his work studying the physics of spirituality. This episode of Mindrolling with Federico and Raghu includes these topics: Federico's life growing up in Italy Neuroscience and studying consciousness How physical feelings come from electrical processes in the brain Connecting spirituality and physics Considering if a c...

Refining our knowledge of the four elements, Joseph Goldstein explains how our bodily dispositions relate to earth, water, fire, and air. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the tenth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Sat...

Revealing how to calm the mind through meditation, Jack shares wisdom on self-acceptance, trust, and healing the unfinished business of the heart. Discover your great joy and love in Jack’s life-changing new online journey – The Awakened Heart: Discovering Great Joy and Love – Sign up by Sept 9 to take part in two live Q&A’s with Jack. bit.ly/TheAwakenedHeart “Don’t live in the mind, rest in the h...

Focusing on curiosity, patience, and self-compassion, Cortland Dahl joins Raghu to go over his new book, A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism. This week, Cortland and Raghu discuss: The mystical practice of making aspirations Tuning into ourselves and trusting ourselves Learning through our relationships Recognizing that the next Buddha is the sangha Nurturing sparks of inspiration through practice How...

In this episode, Spring and Lama Rod have a conversation about: Choosing liberation versus comfort and stability Getting to the root of suffering and the root of who we are Moving deeper into our current predicaments instead of bypassing The intense labor of liberation and choosing freedom in an unfree world Transforming suffering into wisdom and clarity Pain as our guide and teacher Building comm...

Exploring healing through meditation, Jack shares on kundalini, addiction, suffering, and the transformation of having an ‘in body experience.’ 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. “You have heard of ‘out of the body experiences,’ but what we’re after is something more unusual and importan...

This week's Mindrolling is a collection of some of the best moments from Raghu’s interviews with mindfulness and metta experts Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. In this special episode: - Clip 1 (Ep. 65): Raghu and Joseph explore the foundations of mindfulness, the influence of habits, and how everything hinges on the tip of motivation. - Clip 2 (Ep. 44): Raghu and Sharon discuss metta practic...

Deeply unveiling the Buddha’s transformative miracle of awakening, Jack provides a comprehensive guide to finding freedom in everyday life. Discover your great joy and love in Jack's life-changing new online journey beginning Sept 9 – 'The Awakened Heart: Discovering Your Great Joy and Love' at https://bit.ly/TheAwakenedHeart “We’re asked to discover in this dance the possibility of awakening in t...

In this fresh Dharma Talk, Jack reveals how listening from the heart can empower you to transform yourself and the world. 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. “Difficult times call on our best spirit.” – Jack Kornfield In this fresh episode, Jack mindfully explores: Navigating life skillfu...

For the first episode of The Four Sacred Gifts Podcast, Anita Sanchez sits down with Māori healer Donna Kerridge for a conversation about re-connecting to Mother Earth and healing the land and the people who live on it. In this episode, Anita Sanchez dives into: Biodiversity and the lands of Indigenous people The interconnectivity of nature and humans Incorporating modern medicine with Indigenous...

Exploring the meaning of non-clinging, Joseph Goldstein outlines the three types of cravings explained by the Buddha. This episode is the fifth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just jumping into...

Using modern tools to support inner transformation, ServiceSpace founder Nipun Mehta offers innovative solutions for turning artificial intelligence into collective heart intelligence. Learn more about ServiceSpace’s unique model of organizing small acts of service at servicespace.org In this episode, Nipun and Raghu chat about: Nipun’s upbringing and finding the infinity behind each moment Living...

In this special episode originally airing on television’s Thinking Allowed series, Jeffrey Mishlove interviews Jack Kornfield about meditation, mindfulness, and self-acceptance. Want fresh Jack teachings delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Jack’s newsletter for weekly free content from JackKornfield.com – guided meditations, Dharma Talks, articles, and more! JackKornfield.com/newsletter “The purp...

Unraveling the mystery of who you truly are, Jack reveals mindfulness as the gateway to liberation within the ever-changing river of life. 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. “Mindfulness, in the Buddhist tradition, is said to be the gateway to liberation, the gateway to that which is ete...