Through the story of Angulimala, the courage of human rights activists, and his own reflections on wanting to do more, Jack reminds us that we can begin wherever we are.
This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield explores:
- Meeting the suffering of the world with dignity and care
- Practicing as a being of wisdom and compassion
- Being perfect as we are, with room for improvement
- Angulimala and the possibility of redemption
- The courage of standing up for what matters
- Including ourselves in the circle of compassion
- Listening with a wise and tender heart
- Holding both cosmic pain and cosmic joy
- Asking “What’s my best intention?”
- Bringing an education of the heart into daily life
- Planting small seeds of kindness and respectful listening
- Letting go of the need to be heroic
- Doing small things with great love
- A guided meditation on intention, kindness, and loving awareness
- The dignity and courage of embodying the ethical precepts
“It’s never too late to start over.” —Jack Kornfield
This episode was originally recorded during Jack’s Living the Dharma in a Troubled World course.
About Jack Kornfield:
Jack Kornfield, PhD, trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness practice to the West, has taught internationally since 1974, and is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies. Stay connected with Jack and explore his latest offerings at JackKornfield.com. Sign up for his free weekly email teachings, explore his transformational online courses, access his complete course library through the All Access Pass, or join his monthly livestreams and online community. Jack’s latest book, All In This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World, is out now!
“Asking your heart, ‘What’s my best intention?’ sets the compass so easily and directly.” —Jack Kornfield