Ep. 257 – Radical Wisdom: Living Life as a Gesture of Love

Jack unfolds the radical wisdom and healing teachings of the great Buddhist sage Atīśa on living this dreamlike life as gesture of love. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. “If life is like a dream, make it a beautiful one.” – Jack Kornfield In this episode, Jack mindfully explores: Radical wisdom from the 7 Verses of Atīśa – one of the greatest Buddhist sages A moving story about the deep transformative power encased within committing an act of truth The nature of timeless awareness and the witness Exchanging “spiritual trading cards” with Ram Dass Humor, listening, stillness, and spiritual perspective Not being swayed by outer circumstance Learning what really matters in this life Living with an honest and compassionate heart Emptiness and considering all phenomenon to be dreams Not brooding over the faults of others Noticing our inner waterfall of thoughts, feelings, sensations Becoming medicine for others and the world Looking through the eyes of mercy Being grateful to everyone and everything Always relying on joyful and peaceful mind and heart Don’t expect a standing ovation for your spiritual work or service to the world “Who you are is what matters most—and who you are is awareness having this amazing life journey.” – Jack Kornfield “Let your life be a gesture of love.” – Jack Kornfield This episode was originally recorded on 11/20/23 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation. To join Jack's next livestream, head to JackKornfield.com/events See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .