In the second half of this powerful wartime talk, Jack Kornfield guides us through the practice of lovingkindness and explores what it means to stay open-hearted in the face of exhaustion, grief, and overwhelm.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/heartwisdom</a> and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield chats about:<ul><li>Lovingkindness (metta) as a practice of resilience</li><li>Overcoming despair by using our inner resources</li><li>Working with emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue</li><li>The wisdom of allowing emptiness instead of fixing it</li><li>The power of presence in shaping the future</li><li>Becoming a force of peace in the world</li></ul>“When we live in the present moment, we can be strong and loving no matter what. We don't get lost in our fear. The practice of living in the present with mindful, loving awareness is a doorway to your freedom, to your well being.”&nbsp; –Jack KornfieldThe episode was originally filmed for Mantra Ukraine, you can learn more about them on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mantra.ukraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the <a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Society </a>in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg</a> and <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Goldstein</a> and the <a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Center in Woodacre, California. His <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">books</a> have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking the Eightfold Path</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opening the Heart of Forgiveness</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Beautifully</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories</a>, and so much more. Sign up for an <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Access Pass</a> to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield</a>.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fresh dharma offerings</a> by visiting <a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JackKornfield.com</a> and signing up for his <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email teachings</a>.“You don't have to rush your compassion. Just be where you are and hold even the emptiness with great kindness.”&nbsp; –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In the second half of this powerful wartime talk, Jack Kornfield guides us through the practice of lovingkindness and explores what it means to stay open-hearted in the face of exhaustion, grief, and overwhelm.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at &lt;a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;betterhelp.com/heartwisdom&lt;/a&gt; and get on your way to being your best self.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield chats about:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lovingkindness (metta) as a practice of resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming despair by using our inner resources&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working with emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The wisdom of allowing emptiness instead of fixing it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of presence in shaping the future&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming a force of peace in the world&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“When we live in the present moment, we can be strong and loving no matter what. We don't get lost in our fear. The practice of living in the present with mindful, loving awareness is a doorway to your freedom, to your well being.”&amp;nbsp; –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The episode was originally filmed for Mantra Ukraine, you can learn more about them on &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.instagram.com/mantra.ukraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Jack Kornfield:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the &lt;a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Insight Meditation Society &lt;/a&gt;in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sharon Salzberg&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Joseph Goldstein&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Center in Woodacre, California. His &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;books&lt;/a&gt; have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Walking the Eightfold Path&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Opening the Heart of Forgiveness&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Living Beautifully&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories&lt;/a&gt;, and so much more. Sign up for an &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;All Access Pass&lt;/a&gt; to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;fresh dharma offerings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; by visiting &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JackKornfield.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; and signing up for his &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;email teachings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You don't have to rush your compassion. Just be where you are and hold even the emptiness with great kindness.”&amp;nbsp; –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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In the second half of this powerful wartime talk, Jack Kornfield guides us through the practice of lovingkindness and explores what it means to stay open-hearted in the face of exhaustion, grief, and overwhelm.

Ep. 324 - The Courage to Love Amidst War: Compassion, Exhaustion, and Renewal

In this deeply moving talk offered to those living through war in Ukraine, Jack Kornfield reminds us that even in the most difficult conditions, the human heart has the capacity to remain open, compassionate, and free.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/heartwisdom</a> and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:<ul><li>Creating inner peace in the midst of external conflict</li><li>The practice of self-compassion in times of overwhelm</li><li>How to work with suffering without internalizing it</li><li>Reconnecting with inner resources like nature, community, and intention</li><li>The teaching that “hatred never ends by hatred”</li></ul>&nbsp;“Even though there is war around us, it is possible to create an island of peace in the middle of it all—and not let the war take over our hearts.”&nbsp; –Jack KornfieldThe episode was originally filmed for Mantra Ukraine, you can learn more about them on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mantra.ukraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the <a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Society </a>in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg</a> and <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Goldstein</a> and the <a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Center in Woodacre, California. His <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">books</a> have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking the Eightfold Path</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opening the Heart of Forgiveness</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Beautifully</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories</a>, and so much more. Sign up for an <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Access Pass</a> to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield</a>.“If the suffering of the world has now taken over your body, it’s in the wrong place. You need to leave it outside and not carry it inside your heart.”&nbsp; –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fresh dharma offerings</a> by visiting <a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JackKornfield.com</a> and signing up for his <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email teachings</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this deeply moving talk offered to those living through war in Ukraine, Jack Kornfield reminds us that even in the most difficult conditions, the human heart has the capacity to remain open, compassionate, and free.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at &lt;a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;betterhelp.com/heartwisdom&lt;/a&gt; and get on your way to being your best self.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating inner peace in the midst of external conflict&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The practice of self-compassion in times of overwhelm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to work with suffering without internalizing it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reconnecting with inner resources like nature, community, and intention&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The teaching that “hatred never ends by hatred”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;“Even though there is war around us, it is possible to create an island of peace in the middle of it all—and not let the war take over our hearts.”&amp;nbsp; –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode was originally filmed for Mantra Ukraine, you can learn more about them on &lt;a href="http://www.instagram.com/mantra.ukraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Jack Kornfield:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the &lt;a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Insight Meditation Society &lt;/a&gt;in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sharon Salzberg&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Joseph Goldstein&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Center in Woodacre, California. His &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;books&lt;/a&gt; have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Walking the Eightfold Path&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Opening the Heart of Forgiveness&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Living Beautifully&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories&lt;/a&gt;, and so much more. Sign up for an &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;All Access Pass&lt;/a&gt; to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If the suffering of the world has now taken over your body, it’s in the wrong place. You need to leave it outside and not carry it inside your heart.”&amp;nbsp; –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;fresh dharma offerings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; by visiting &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JackKornfield.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; and signing up for his &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;email teachings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this deeply moving talk offered to those living through war in Ukraine, Jack Kornfield reminds us that even in the most difficult conditions, the human heart has the capacity to remain open, compassionate, and free.

Ep. 323 -  Creating an Island of Peace in the Midst of War

In this powerful dialogue, Jack Kornfield responds to questions from the community about some of the deepest challenges of the human heart.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/heartwisdom</a> and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:<ul><li>Caring for aging parents with compassion</li><li>Transforming rage into compassionate action</li><li>Grieving without hardening the heart</li><li>Meeting illness and death with presence</li><li>Sangha as a refuge in difficult time</li></ul>“We need each other. Sangha is the company of the wise. In these times we need to stand up for the truth and speak up together. That’s part of sangha—to be together in the innate dignity of humanity and say, ‘Yes, this is what matters.’” –Jack KornfieldThis episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the <a href="https://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Monday Night Talk and MeditationAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the <a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Society </a>in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg</a> and <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Goldstein</a> and the <a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Center in Woodacre, California. His <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">books</a> have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking the Eightfold Path</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opening the Heart of Forgiveness</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Beautifully</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories</a>, and so much more. Sign up for an <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Access Pass</a> to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield</a>.“The idea from the Buddha’s teachings is that when we’re together and committed to compassion, liberation, a free heart, and a care for one-another, amazing things are possible.” –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fresh dharma offerings</a> by visiting <a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JackKornfield.com</a> and signing up for his <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email teachings</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this powerful dialogue, Jack Kornfield responds to questions from the community about some of the deepest challenges of the human heart.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at &lt;a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;betterhelp.com/heartwisdom&lt;/a&gt; and get on your way to being your best self.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Caring for aging parents with compassion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transforming rage into compassionate action&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grieving without hardening the heart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meeting illness and death with presence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sangha as a refuge in difficult time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We need each other. Sangha is the company of the wise. In these times we need to stand up for the truth and speak up together. That’s part of sangha—to be together in the innate dignity of humanity and say, ‘Yes, this is what matters.’” –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the &lt;a href="https://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Monday Night Talk and Meditation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Jack Kornfield:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the &lt;a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Insight Meditation Society &lt;/a&gt;in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sharon Salzberg&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Joseph Goldstein&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Center in Woodacre, California. His &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;books&lt;/a&gt; have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Walking the Eightfold Path&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Opening the Heart of Forgiveness&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Living Beautifully&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories&lt;/a&gt;, and so much more. Sign up for an &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;All Access Pass&lt;/a&gt; to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The idea from the Buddha’s teachings is that when we’re together and committed to compassion, liberation, a free heart, and a care for one-another, amazing things are possible.” –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;fresh dharma offerings&lt;/a&gt; by visiting &lt;a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;JackKornfield.com&lt;/a&gt; and signing up for his &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;email teachings&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this powerful dialogue, Jack Kornfield responds to questions from the community about some of the deepest challenges of the human heart.

Ep. 322 – Wisdom for Difficult Times: AI, Compassion, and Community

In this illuminating talk, Jack explores the heart of freedom through the lens of his friendship with Ram Dass, reflecting on how to cultivate a heart that can meet it all with loving awareness.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/heartwisdom</a> and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:<ul><li>Ram Dass and the liberation of the heart</li><li>The Dharma teaching of letting go</li><li>Freedom from attachment to preferences</li><li>Compassion in difficult times</li><li>The wisdom of Buddhist teachings in modern life</li></ul> “There was something so liberating about Ram Dass because he wasn't attached to who he was—he was playing with it.”&nbsp; –Jack KornfieldThis episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the <a href="https://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Monday Night Talk and MeditationAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the <a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Society </a>in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg</a> and <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Goldstein</a> and the <a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Center in Woodacre, California. His <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">books</a> have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking the Eightfold Path</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opening the Heart of Forgiveness</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Beautifully</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories</a>, and so much more. Sign up for an <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Access Pass</a> to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield</a>.“The great way is not difficult for those who are not attached to their preferences.” –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fresh dharma offerings</a> by visiting <a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JackKornfield.com</a> and signing up for his <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email teachings</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this illuminating talk, Jack explores the heart of freedom through the lens of his friendship with Ram Dass, reflecting on how to cultivate a heart that can meet it all with loving awareness.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at &lt;a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;betterhelp.com/heartwisdom&lt;/a&gt; and get on your way to being your best self.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ram Dass and the liberation of the heart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Dharma teaching of letting go&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Freedom from attachment to preferences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Compassion in difficult times&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The wisdom of Buddhist teachings in modern life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“There was something so liberating about Ram Dass because he wasn't attached to who he was—he was playing with it.”&amp;nbsp; –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the &lt;a href="https://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Monday Night Talk and Meditation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Jack Kornfield:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the &lt;a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Insight Meditation Society &lt;/a&gt;in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sharon Salzberg&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Joseph Goldstein&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Center in Woodacre, California. His &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;books&lt;/a&gt; have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Walking the Eightfold Path&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Opening the Heart of Forgiveness&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Living Beautifully&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories&lt;/a&gt;, and so much more. Sign up for an &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;All Access Pass&lt;/a&gt; to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The great way is not difficult for those who are not attached to their preferences.” –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;fresh dharma offerings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; by visiting &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JackKornfield.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; and signing up for his &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;email teachings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this illuminating talk, Jack explores the heart of freedom through the lens of his friendship with Ram Dass, reflecting on how to cultivate a heart that can meet it all with loving awareness.

Ep. 321 – Ram Dass and the Freedom to Be Human

In this deeply grounding guided meditation, Jack Kornfield invites us to rest in mindful loving awareness and gratitude for the miracle of being alive.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/heartwisdom</a> and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:<ul><li>&nbsp;Guided meditation on mindful loving awareness</li><li>&nbsp;Gratitude for breath, body, heart, and mind</li><li>&nbsp;Opening to the field of awareness beyond thoughts</li><li>&nbsp;The healing power of compassion toward ourselves</li><li>&nbsp;Recognizing the interconnectedness of all life</li></ul>“Who you are is bigger than the mind, bigger than the emotions, bigger than the changing sensations of the body. You're the field of awareness itself, consciousness that was born into this body.” –Jack KornfieldThis episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the <a href="https://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Monday Night Talk and MeditationAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the <a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Society </a>in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg</a> and <a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Goldstein</a> and the <a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spirit Rock</a> Center in Woodacre, California. His <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">books</a> have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking the Eightfold Path</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opening the Heart of Forgiveness</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Beautifully</a>, <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories</a>, and so much more. Sign up for an <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/all-access-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Access Pass</a> to explore Jack’s entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/the-year-of-awakening-a-monthly-journey-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield</a>.“In this very moment, feel the space that gratitude opens, that kindness opens.” –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fresh dharma offerings</a> by visiting <a href="http://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JackKornfield.com</a> and signing up for his <a href="https://jackkornfield.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email teachings</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this deeply grounding guided meditation, Jack Kornfield invites us to rest in mindful loving awareness and gratitude for the miracle of being alive.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at &lt;a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/heartwisdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;betterhelp.com/heartwisdom&lt;/a&gt; and get on your way to being your best self.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Guided meditation on mindful loving awareness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Gratitude for breath, body, heart, and mind&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Opening to the field of awareness beyond thoughts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;The healing power of compassion toward ourselves&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Recognizing the interconnectedness of all life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Who you are is bigger than the mind, bigger than the emotions, bigger than the changing sensations of the body. You're the field of awareness itself, consciousness that was born into this body.” –Jack Kornfield&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the &lt;a href="https://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Monday Night Talk and Meditation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Jack Kornfield:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the &lt;a href="http://www.dharma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Insight Meditation Society &lt;/a&gt;in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sharon Salzberg&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://beherenownetwork.com/category/joseph-goldstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Joseph Goldstein&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="http://www.spiritrock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Spirit Rock&lt;/a&gt; Center in Woodacre, California. His &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/books-audio-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;books&lt;/a&gt; have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/mindfulness-meditation-the-fundamentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/walking-the-eightfold-path-with-jack-kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Walking the Eightfold Path&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/opening-the-heart-of-forgiveness-with-jack-kornfield-a-journey-of-reconciliation-redemption-and-renewal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Opening the Heart of Forgiveness&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/living-beautifully-transformative-science-and-mindfulness-practices-to-cultivate-a-wise-heart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Living Beautifully&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://jackkornfield.com/product/transform-your-life-through-jack-kornfields-most-powerful-stories-a-10-hour-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories&lt;/a&gt;, and so much more. 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In this deeply grounding guided meditation, Jack Kornfield invites us to rest in mindful loving awareness and gratitude for the miracle of being alive.

Ep. 320 – Guided Meditation for Grounding, Gratitude, and Presence

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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