Vulnerability and the Tender Heart
“Ultimately it is on our vulnerability that we depend.”—Rilke As children, many of us were taught courage in the form of the warrior or the...
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Heart Wisdom – Ep. 91 – Living with a Peaceful Heart
Equanimity is the willingness to be in life, but to be spacious and open, to have a vast perspective and say, “Yes, here I am,...
Fearing Death
If you understand—things are just as they are. If you do not understand—things are just as they are. —Zen saying From the universal perspective, all...
Meditation on Stopping the War Within
Sit comfortably for a few minutes, letting your body be at rest. Let your breathing be easy and natural. Bring your attention into the present,...
Happiness and Tranquillity
In our busy world, we tend to overlook the capacity we have to allow the mind to settle down and rest, to become deeply silent...
Parenting As Practice
Parenting is a labor love. It’s a path of service and surrender and, like the practice of a Buddha or bodhisattva, it demands patience and...
Jack Kornfield on Oprah’s “SuperSoul Conversations” Podcast
Jack sat down with Oprah on “SuperSoul Sunday” and answered the questions: What is Buddhism? How can it help your daily life? Is it a...
Human Flourishing
How can we foster peace and understanding, compassion and well-being for humans and for all beings? We know this is possible individually. In our practice...
Awakening to Your Buddha Nature
“O Nobly Born” the Buddhist texts begin, remember your Buddha Nature. Remember your innate capacity for dignity, understanding and vast compassion. These gifts were born...
Audio: Meditation on Equanimity
Equanimity is a wonderful quality, a spaciousness and balance of heart. Although it grows naturally with our meditation practice, equanimity can also be cultivated in...
Meditation on Compassion
May you be held in compassion. To cultivate compassion, let yourself sit in a centered and quiet way. In this traditional form of practice you...