[Video] Heart Wisdom – Ep. 257 – Radical Wisdom: Living Life as a Gesture of Love

Jack unfolds the radical wisdom and healing teachings of the great Buddhist sage Atīśa on living this dreamlike life as gesture of love.

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“If life is like a dream, make it a beautiful one.” – Jack Kornfield

In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:
  • Radical wisdom from the 7 Verses of Atīśa – one of the greatest Buddhist sages
  • A moving story about the deep transformative power encased within committing an act of truth
  • The nature of timeless awareness and the witness
  • Exchanging “spiritual trading cards” with Ram Dass
  • Humor, listening, stillness, and spiritual perspective
  • Not being swayed by outer circumstance
  • Learning what really matters in this life
  • Living with an honest and compassionate heart
  • Emptiness and considering all phenomenon to be dreams
  • Not brooding over the faults of others
  • Noticing our inner waterfall of thoughts, feelings, sensations
  • Becoming medicine for others and the world
  • Looking through the eyes of mercy
  • Being grateful to everyone and everything
  • Always relying on joyful and peaceful mind and heart
  • Don’t expect a standing ovation for your spiritual work or service to the world

Who you are is what matters most—and who you are is awareness having this amazing life journey.” – Jack Kornfield

“Let your life be a gesture of love.” – Jack Kornfield

This episode was originally recorded on 11/20/23 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation. To join Jack’s next livestream, head to JackKornfield.com/events
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