About this episode
Exploring the great mystery of life and existence, Jack shares enlightening insights on the playful nature of wisdom. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to recieve 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/heartwisdom "The beautiful thing is, wisdom is gracious." – Jack Kornfield Fresh from an adventure in Costa Rica, Jack offers wisdom on: Spelunking the great mystery of life Wisdom as inherently gracious and playful Balancing compassion with emptiness How to speak with suffering people Joanna Macy and the "Great Turning" of human civilization Ram Dass, Ajahn Chah, and Stephen Levine "Central Casting" and the human experience How Jack and his colleagues handle their own aging "It's all empty and it all matters." – Jack Kornfield "Meditation is not about gaining or attaining something, it's about seeing the world with the heart of wisdom." – Jack Kornfield This Dharma Talk was originally recorded on 2/19/2024 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation. Register to join Jack's next livestream at JackKornfield.com/events Learn to live beautifully with Jack Kornfield and Dr. Dan Siegel in their new online journey starting April 15, Living Beautifully: Transformative Science and Mindfulness Practices to Cultivate a Wise Heart See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .