Be Here Now Network

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Religion EN ↓ 326 episodes

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.

Author

Be Here Now Network

Category

Religion

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Ep. 76 - The Three Gateways to Freedom 31.05.2018

This week, Jack gives a talk exploring the different dimensions of mindfulness as gateways to freedom.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 75 - Opening to Generosity 10.05.2018

Jack examines what happens when we open ourselves to generosity through sharing our gifts and by receiving the kindness of others gracefully.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 74 – The Heart of Compassion 19.04.2018

This time on the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack invites us to explore the quality of the awakened heart known as Metta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 73 - The Garden of the Heart 28.03.2018

On this episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack looks at the way we tend to the garden of the heart with mindfulness and meditation practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 72 – Exploring the Eightfold Path 08.03.2018

In this episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack explores the liberation offered by the Noble Eightfold Path. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 71 - The Essence of Buddhist Psychology: Cultivating Loving Awareness 15.02.2018

Jack Kornfield continues with part two of his Essence of Buddhist Psychology series by examining the quality of compassion necessary to cultivate mindfulness and loving awareness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 70 - The Essence of Buddhist Psychology: Part One 26.01.2018

This week Jack begins a multi-part series that explores the essence of Buddhist psychology. Jack’s teaching looks at how Buddhist psychology can help us live amidst the reality of impermanence by cultivating inner peace and equanimity.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 69 - A Foundation of Resolve 04.01.2018

This week, Jack examines the quality of resolve and dedication known as  adhitthāna,  one of the ten  pāramitās  in the Buddhist tradition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 68 - Path of Joy 13.12.2017

On this episode of the Heart Wisdom Hour, Jack looks at how the depth of meditation leads us on the Bodhisattva path of service, love and joy.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 67 - Who Am I? 17.11.2017

On this episode, Jack looks at how the practice of loving-awareness allows a profound shift of identity from a small limited sense of self to one of spacious wisdom.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 66 – Levels of Liberation 02.11.2017

This week, Jack examines how the deepening levels of mindfulness and Loving Awareness can free the heart and mind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 65 - Dharma in Uncertain Times with Trudy Goodman 12.10.2017

Jack is joined by Trudy Goodman for discussion about practicing mindfulness and Dharma in uncertain times.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 64 - Mystery 19.09.2017

On this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack embraces the great mystery of life and freedom it offers.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 63 - The Perfection of Patience 01.09.2017

This week, Jack reflects on the Ten Perfections of Buddhism and Khanti, the perfection of patience.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 62 - Energy to Awaken 10.08.2017

On this episode, Jack helps us find the energy to awaken by exploring the practice of Right Effort.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 61 - Letting Go 19.07.2017

On this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack helps us better navigate the mysteries of life and death by letting go of our attachments.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 60 - Vastness and Love 29.06.2017

On this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack explores the threefold training in Buddhism which shows us the vastness and love within when we quiet ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep. 59 – A Bodhisattva in the World 08.06.2017

Live from the Spring Insight Meditation Retreat at Spirit Rock, Jack gives us practices to walk our own Bodhisattva path. A Bodhisattva is one who has tread the path to freedom laid out by the Buddha and dedicates their life to sharing that with the world. On this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack shows us ways to find the Bodhisattva within us all and the gateway to liberation. See Privacy Policy at...

Ep. 58 - Frank Ostaseski: Starting with the Fruit 18.05.2017

Jack is joined live on stage with Frank Ostaseski to talk about rethinking our perspective on life and death and starting with the fruit of practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 57 - Surprising Delights of Renunciation 28.04.2017

On this episode of the Heart Wisdom podcast, Jack shares the surprising delights of renunciation. It may be difficult to equate happiness and renunciation. This week, Jack helps us realize the surprising delights of renunciation, and where in our life we can already find this happiness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Ep. 56 - The Joy of Virtue 03.04.2017

This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack discusses the joy of virtue. Virtue is one of the many qualities essential to the awakening of one's true nature. Jack breaks virtue down to its most fundamental levels and shares the joy of virtue and living a life of integrity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 55 - Seeing Anew 16.03.2017

This week, Jack speaks about renewal and seeing anew. By shifting our perspective on our own experience, we can better understand the world around us. Jack shows the importance of becoming the witness and seeing anew. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 54 - The Seat of Awakening 23.02.2017

On this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack explores what it means to take the seat of awakening. Jack tells the story of the Buddha's literal and figurative seat of awakening. The seat of awakening is the place from which our spiritual path begins. Jack prepares for the trials and temptations along the path and offers a look at the rewards that await us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Ep 53 - Wounds and Gifts with Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus 02.02.2017

Jack sits down with Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell to talk about finding gifts in suffering that transform how we interact with the world. This podcast was recorded at the 2016 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat, where the theme was finding the beloved and touching the compassionate heart. Jack, Raghu, and Duncan share stories and perspective on searching for love in dark times. They remind us...

Ep. 52 - Inspired Leadership 12.01.2017

On this episode, Jack speaks about the different aspects of inspired leadership and how to cultivate them in our lives. Jack explores the natural perfections of the heart and how to listen to the leader inside you. We also hear three stories of inspired leadership expressed through dedication, love, and equanimity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Listen to the Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.