Heart Wisdom – Ep. 177 – Intention and Purpose in Practice

By telling stories of the Buddha, Jack directs us on the purpose of practice and the laws of Dharma.

“What we repeatedly direct our mind to in this society is consumerism and materialism and addictions of different kinds. What we direct ourselves to, we get. For better or for worse.” – Jack Kornfield

In this episode Jack discusses:

  • The will to do
  • Skillful action
  • The mind as a mirror
  • Birth stories of the Buddha
  • Renunciation
  • Awakening to the law of Dharma

 

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