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

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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.

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This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:
  • Ram Dass and the liberation of the heart
  • The Dharma teaching of letting go
  • Freedom from attachment to preferences
  • Compassion in difficult times
  • The wisdom of Buddhist teachings in modern life

“There was something so liberating about Ram Dass because he wasn’t attached to who he was—he was playing with it.”  – Jack Kornfield

This episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Talk and Meditation
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