Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsThe 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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Ep. 99 – Planting Beautiful Seeds
September 26, 2019 21:08 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBJack Kornfield shares a dharma talk that looks at the seeds of lovingkindness and awareness that we plant through 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. 98 – Timeless Awareness and the Mystery of Identity
September 06, 2019 04:53 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWho are we? In this dharma talk, Jack explores the mystery of identity and how meditation can open you up to the freedom of resting in timeless awareness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 97 - The First Noble Truth
August 16, 2019 01:10 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBJack explores the concept of dukkha, which is the Buddha’s First Noble Truth, and how we can open our hearts to all the joy and suffering of our incarnation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 96 – An Homage to Goenka
July 29, 2019 20:50 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this special episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack Kornfield honors the life and wisdom of his early Vipassana teacher, S.N. Goenka. S.N. Goenka was a pioneer in making Vipassana meditation widely available to a secular audience. Over 170 meditation centers have been established around the globe in his honor. Goenka was an inspiration and teacher to thousands of students from around the world, including Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman, and many ot...
Ep. 95 - Poetry in Dharma with Alison Luterman
July 04, 2019 03:37 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBPoet Alison Luterman joins Jack for a beautiful duet as the two take turns reading poetry and talking about the power of words and creativity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 94 – The Dharma of Climate Change
June 14, 2019 02:11 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWith an open heart and clear vision, Jack talks about the difficult subject of climate change, our deep connection to the natural world, and how we can make a difference with love and compassion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 93 – Mindfulness, Identity, and Incarnation
May 24, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this dharma talk, Jack uses the topic of identity as a lens to understand the practice of mindfulness and explore the beautiful mystery of this incarnation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 92 – Stories That Open the Mind, Mend the Heart and Lead to Joy
May 03, 2019 00:27 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast Jack Kornfield shares stories that open the mind, mend the heart and lead us to joy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 91 – Living with a Peaceful Heart
April 11, 2019 23:43 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJack Kornfield gives a beautiful dharma talk about the quality of equanimity and how this ever-changing world needs people whose hearts are at peace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 90 – Healing Through Loving Awareness
March 22, 2019 00:25 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn this talk, Jack Kornfield shares wisdom on the quality of mindful loving awareness that brings both healing and liberation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 89 – Searching Inside Yourself w/ Chade-Meng Tan
March 01, 2019 01:25 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJack is joined on stage by Chade-Meng Tan for an exploration of how spiritual practice and the search inside ourselves can guide us through our human predicament. Chade-Meng Tan (Meng) is an award-winning engineer, international bestselling author, thought leader, movie producer, and philanthropist. Meng led the creation of a groundbreaking mindfulness-based emotional intelligence course at Google called Search Inside Yourself and is work has received eight nominations for the Nobe...
Ep. 88 - Realizing, Overcoming, Liberating
February 08, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis time on the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack Kornfield shares teachings from The Buddha about the process of realizing, overcoming and liberating that comes from mindfulness practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 87 – Uncovering Life’s Beauty with Poetry & Art
January 17, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJack Kornfield reflects on the beauty of life and the true nature of the Self that is revealed through poetry and art. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 86 – Entering with an Awakened Heart
December 29, 2018 01:06 - 59 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack shares what the story of the bodhisattva Vimalakirti can teach us about meeting the difficulties of life with an awakened heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 85 – Enlightenments
December 06, 2018 23:29 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week on the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack looks at the many enlightenments that each of us is capable of and explores why the possibility of liberation is such a taboo in many circles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 84 – Tag Team Dharma with Sylvia Boorstein
November 15, 2018 23:38 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBJack Kornfield shares a conversation with Sylvia Boorstein around taking the Bodhisattva vow and staying in touch with our Buddha nature as we navigate our journey of awakening. Listen here: https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-ep-84-tag-team-dharma-with-sylvia-boorstein Sylvia Boorstein, MSW, Ph.D. is the author of numerous books on Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice, including That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist and Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a...
Ep. 83 – A Story of Inspiration and Wisdom
October 26, 2018 23:42 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBJack shares the story of the Buddha’s final days and teachings, a story of inspiration and wisdom that offers a bigger picture of our place in things. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-ep-83-a-story-of-inspiration/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 82 – Respect for All
October 04, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis time on the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack examines the inner beauty and liberation that comes from cultivating respect for all beings. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-ep-82-respect-for-all/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 81 - Fostering Creativity
September 15, 2018 04:56 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBJack Kornfield explores the liberation available when we cultivate our creativity through the practices of an open heart. Find show notes and links here: https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-ep-81-creativity/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 80 – Big Sky Meditation
August 24, 2018 00:41 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week on the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack introduces us to a particularly beautiful practice, known as the Big Sky Meditation, that guides us into a quality of presence that is entered through the doorway of sound. Find show notes and links here: https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-ep-80-big-sky-meditation/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 79 - Remembering Ajahn Chah
August 03, 2018 00:58 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn this special episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack reflects on the life and teachings of his teacher Ajahn Chah. Find show notes and links for this episode here: https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-ep-79-Ajahn Chah See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 78 - Nachiketa and the Lord of Death
July 12, 2018 23:16 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, Jack shares the adventure of Nachiketa and the Lord of Death and examines the lessons it has to teach about our own journey of awakening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 77 - Path of Inner Development
June 22, 2018 04:03 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this talk, Jack looks at how the path of inner development can help us navigate life's difficulties. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 76 - The Three Gateways to Freedom
May 31, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis 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
May 10, 2018 23:44 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJack 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
April 19, 2018 23:35 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThis 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
March 28, 2018 22:36 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBOn 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
March 08, 2018 19:48 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn 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
February 15, 2018 01:25 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBJack 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
January 26, 2018 00:18 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis 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
January 04, 2018 21:26 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis 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
December 13, 2017 23:31 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn 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?
November 17, 2017 21:57 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOn 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
November 02, 2017 21:03 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis 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
October 12, 2017 21:34 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBJack 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
September 19, 2017 18:16 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBOn 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
September 01, 2017 17:56 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis 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
August 10, 2017 15:15 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn 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
July 19, 2017 16:52 - 51 minutes - 47 MBOn 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
June 29, 2017 14:25 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBOn 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
June 08, 2017 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBLive 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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Ep. 58 - Frank Ostaseski: Starting with the Fruit
May 18, 2017 14:10 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBJack 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
April 28, 2017 13:01 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn 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-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 56 - The Joy of Virtue
April 03, 2017 12:41 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis 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
March 16, 2017 11:37 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThis 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
February 23, 2017 06:11 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn 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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 53 - Wounds and Gifts with Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus
February 02, 2017 13:57 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBJack 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 that out of our deepest wounds and insecurities are born our greatest gifts. See Priva...
Ep. 52 - Inspired Leadership
January 12, 2017 17:45 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn 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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 51 - Identity and Freedom
December 21, 2016 17:59 - 1 hour - 57 MBJack delivers a talk on how identity leads us to suffer and shares the Buddha's path towards freedom from that suffering. The Buddha's teachings are a path to end suffering. Part of this is our identity, which is caused by our clinging to impermanence. Jack shares these teachings, along with an ethical system which enables us to let go of our suffering by living with integrity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
Ep. 50 - The Bodhisattva and the Power of Intention
December 01, 2016 09:01 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack helps us figure out how to come back to our lives after a retreat, explores the power of intention, and the role of the Bodhisattva. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.