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Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

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The Jack Kornfield Heart Wisdom hour celebrates Jack’s ability to mash up his long established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life’s predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and unhappiness.

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Celebrating Sylvia Boorstein’s 90th birthday, Jack and Sylvia reflect on 49 years of friendship, meditation, and Dharma practice—and how awakening ultimately expresses itself through kindness, connection, and a willingness to stay amazed.

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Exploring the gifts hidden within our most difficult emotions, Jack Kornfield shares how anger, judgment, and despair can be transformed into compassion, courage, and selfless service.

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Reflecting on Spirit Rock's new stupa, Jack Kornfield shares how sacred places help us remember the timeless awareness, compassion, and freedom at the heart of our being.

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Celebrating Spirit Rock's new stupa and 40 years of practice, Jack Kornfield reflects on spiritual community, resilience in times of suffering, and the timeless wisdom that helps us meet life with an awakened heart.

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Recent Guests

Ajahn Pasanno
Venerable monk from Abhayagiri Monastery, invited to chant refuges and precepts
Abhayagiri Monastery
Episode: Ep. 327 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa: Community, Courage, and the Awakened Heart
Sylvia Boorstein
Founding Spirit Rock teacher, Dharma talks
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Episode: Ep. 327 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa: Community, Courage, and the Awakened Heart
James Barris
Founding Spirit Rock teacher, boards member, Dharma teacher
Spirit Rock
Episode: Ep. 327 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa: Community, Courage, and the Awakened Heart
Howard Cohn
Founding Spirit Rock teacher
Spirit Rock
Episode: Ep. 327 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa: Community, Courage, and the Awakened Heart
Joan Baez
Musician performing for the event
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Episode: Ep. 327 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa: Community, Courage, and the Awakened Heart
Gabe Harris
Musical guest
Musical guest
Episode: Ep. 327 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa: Community, Courage, and the Awakened Heart
Jack Kornfield
Renowned Buddhist teacher and co-founder of Spirit Rock
Spirit Rock
Episode: Ep. 325 – Being Here Now in Loving Awareness: Staying Present in a World of Upheaval
Anne Lamott
Brilliant author and longtime friend of Jack Kornfield
Episode: Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3: Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon
Tami Simon
Founder of SoundsTrue Publishing and longtime friend of Jack Kornfield
SoundsTrue Publishing
Episode: Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3: Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon

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Jack Kornfield
Host and renowned Buddhist teacher; central figure across episodes
Ganesh Das
Assistant and episode guide/context presenter; introduces sessions and leads meditative guidance

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Stupa, part 2

    Much gratitude. In awe that one of my most favorite places could possibly become more magical. Looking forward to experiencing it in person. Such a touching celebration, and so grateful you shared it with us all. Happiest birthday to Jack!

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    thermosprotection1
    United Statesa month ago
  • God is good

    You are a Child of God

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Declaniweclan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Content is great, volume & audio quality is very up and down

    I find myself finding it go very loud and then very quiet and am constantly trying to find the right balance of volume. I wish they made it more even volume throughout.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nakul318
    Canada2 months ago
  • Grounding

    After I listen to one of the podcasts I feel 1000%better and am more connected with myself 💫✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uurtee--
    Germany4 months ago
  • Calm In The Storm

    I can’t say enough how much I appreciate Jack and his stories, meditations, and wisdom. Thank you for sharing your heart and love with us.

    Apple Podcasts
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    C Worth
    United States7 months ago

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Ep. 324 - The Courage to Love Amidst War: Compassion, Exhaustion, and Renewal
Q: What is the main lesson you draw from your study at the Buddhist monastery?
The core lesson is that the mind and the heart shape the world we experience; acting from hatred and greed amplifies harm, while acting from care and peace can create a future started in the present moment.
Ep. 322 – Wisdom for Difficult Times: AI, Compassion, and Community
Q: How can we hold caregiving for aging parents without losing our own well-being?
Offer compassionate presence rather than trying to fix them, acknowledge their suffering, and allow them to navigate their own process while you maintain your own boundaries and self-care.
Ep. 318 – All in This Together Series #6: Bowing to the Mystery, An Invitation for Liberation
Q: How do you stay present when encountering people who act badly or seem cruel?
Focus on your own heart and integrity, offer blessings, and let your work guide your response rather than trying to control others' behavior.
Ep. 306 – The Spacious Heart: Transcending Duality Through Meditation and Sound
Q: How do you act in the world then?
By becoming a part of the circumstance, the action will be called for naturally.
Ep. 306 – The Spacious Heart: Transcending Duality Through Meditation and Sound
Q: What about compassion?
The sense of spaciousness evokes a natural response of compassion in us when we connect with our surroundings.

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A contemplative, mindfulness-centered program that blends traditional Buddhist practice with insights from other spiritual traditions and real-world social engagement. Episodes frequently feature talks from renowned teachers, ceremonial events, musical guests, and guided meditations, all aimed at cultivating compassion, resilience, and ethical action in challenging times. The show often explores themes like anger to compassion, inner peace amid conflict, and community healing, with a strong emphasis on practical applications, storytelling, and interfaith or intercultural dialogue. A standout aspect is the mix of deep Dharma talks with live ceremonies, guest musicians, and experiential exercises that invite listener participation and reflect... more

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2. Sylvia Boorstein
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4. Howard Cohn
5. Joan Baez
6. Gabe Harris
7. Jack Kornfield
8. Anne Lamott

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