In this fresh Dharma Talk, Jack reveals how listening from the heart can empower you to transform yourself and the world. 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. “Difficult times call on our best spirit.” – Jack Kornfield In this fresh episode, Jack mindfully explores: - Navigating life skillfully through difficult times - How we can change ourselves and the world through true listening - The two dimensions of mindfulness: Sati (mindful presence) and Sampajanna (mindful response) - How deep listening leads to compassionate response - Using our difficulties as doorways of opportunity to help us awaken - Reflecting on how we respond to the troubles of the world - The art of listening and how it brings us into the present moment - How taking a “sacred pause” leads to more possibilities - The childlike playfulness and joy between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Jack tells a transformational and moving story of Dr. Yeshi Dhonden, the miraculous Tibetan physician. - How all the problems and conflicts of the world are symptoms, and the solution is in the human heart - Activism, service, and helping with an open heart - Listening deeply to sense the universal truths of reality - The powerful prayer of Black Elk, the mystical Lakota medicine man Listening inwardly, tending the heart, and honing your intuition “The very difficulties you have are the place that truly awakens the heart.” – Jack Kornfield “Quiet the mind, take time, tend the heart, listen inwardly, listen to one another, listen to the earth—and you will know what to do.” – Jack Kornfield This Dharma Talk originally took place for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation on 4/15/24. To join his next livestream, please check out Jack’s events calendar. ================ Jack Kornfield on The Listening Heart - Heart Wisdom Ep. 251 - https://youtu.be/4qXI8laDul8 Jack Kornfield – Heart Wisdom – Ep. 251 – The Listening Heart - https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-heart-wisdom-ep-251-the-listening-heart ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/