Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 39 - Emptiness and the Power of Love
Jan 22, 2016
Discover how a quiet mind and open heart can unlock wisdom and deeper love. Explore the journey of a journalist who transformed from activist to peacemaker, finding compassion amidst chaos. Reflect on life's impermanence through the insights of a hospice worker and poet. Dive into the beauty of existence, heightened by stories of resilience and healing. Witness the power of meditation through a nun's battle with cancer, illustrating the strength found in shared human experiences.
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Mindfulness of Body
- Stabilize attention through mindfulness practices like focusing on breath.
- Examine the body and its sensations to understand its impermanent nature.
Compassion in Dying
- Frank Ostasaski tells a story of two dying men, Rick and Stephen, at the Zen Hospice Project.
- Stephen's compassionate presence helped Rick accept his own mortality.
Finding True Names
- Father Greg Boyle shares an anecdote about connecting with a gang member named Napito.
- By asking about his true name, Boyle helped Napito shed his hardened persona.