Guiding us through the ever-changing cycles of life, Jack uncovers the profound truth of our interconnectedness as boundless and unique expressions of the Dharma.

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“We see that there isn’t one way to practice or to live, but many cycles, seasons, and expressions of Dharma and truth.” – Jack Kornfield

In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:

• Natural wisdom of the rainforest ecosystem
• Discovering the truth of our inexorable interconnection
• Seeing clearly the reality of change and impermanence
• Interconnectedness within the flowing stream of interbeing
• Spiritual maturity and recognizing the patterns and cycles of life
• The many unique expressions of Dharma, spirituality, and truth in this world
• Wisdom from Buddha, Dipa Ma, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, HH the Dalai Lama, S.N. Goenka, and Tibetan cave-dwelling yogis
• Bringing your compassion to the environment, politics, social action, homelessness, education, etc
• Meditation as a radical act: facing head-on the forces of greed, prejudice, hatred, and delusion
• Finding your unique dharma and way to help the world
• Life and spirituality as a process of death and rebirth over and over again
• Uncovering a deep ‘joy for no reason’
• How the “light and love” in meditation is actually literal
• Untangling the knots of our attachments to live in inner freedom
• A poem dedicated to the struggles in the Middle East
• Discovering your capacity to awaken, and your unique gift

“It’s not about perfection of oneself or the world, but it’s learning to live in a simple way and touch one moment after another with wisdom, understanding, compassion, and presence.” – Jack Kornfield

“Wisdom is a state of our being in our heart. And to live in that way takes humility, a surrender or commitment, a trusting heart, a going into the unknown.” – Jack Kornfield

This Dharma Talk from 1/3/1991 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.

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