Celebrating Spirit Rock’s new stupa and 40 years of practice, Jack Kornfield reflects on spiritual community, resilience in times of suffering, and the timeless wisdom that helps us meet life with an awakened heart.

“The land, the practices, and the community—these are the things that help us remember who we really are.” – Jack Kornfield

This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield explores:

• Spiritual community as a refuge in difficult times
• Compassion and resilience amid global suffering
• Remembering our fundamental goodness
• The transformative power of meditation practice
• Kindness as the fruit of a lifetime of practice
• Discovering awareness as our natural state

This teaching was originally recorded during the blessing of Spirit Rock’s new stupa and the celebration of Jack Kornfield’s 80th birthday. The full event was produced by Spirit Rock and has been adapted for Heart Wisdom. For information about visiting Spirit Rock or attending an in-person or online retreat, please visit SpiritRock.org.

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