Navigating the body's river of sensations, Jack helps us into the still-point of freedom amidst life's cycles of change."If our goal in spiritual practice is some state, some open state, it would be in spiritual life like buying already open flowers instead of buds, or like adopting an adult instead of a child. To awaken the heart of a Buddha requires us to ... Show More
Aug 28
Ep. 330 – Becoming Kinder: 49 Years of Friendship, Practice, and Insight with Sylvia Boorstein
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.Today’s podcast is brought to you by Bette ... Show More
53m 9s
Aug 13
Ep. 329 – Transforming Anger and Judgment into Compassion and Service
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.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hea ... Show More
36m 7s
Jul 30
Ep. 328 – Spirit Rock's New Stupa Part 2: Remembering Who You Are
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.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and g ... Show More
36m 16s
Jun 2020
Ep. 164 - The Path of Awakening
In this talk from 1987, Ram Dass illuminates the path of awakening that is waiting for each of us.“Once you have recognized that there are other realities, other than the one you have been familiar with, your life starts to change. I don’t care whether you got it from a joint; wh ... Show More
53m 49s
Jul 2016
Ep. 97 – Being Free Together
Ram Dass talks about disturbing emotions that may arise is potential wisdom the moment you relax into your natural mind. Look directly into it, don’t deliberately reject it, regard it as a fault, or indulge in it concretely or, regard it as a virtue. Ram Dass talks about experien ... Show More
48m 47s
Mar 2025
198 - Between What Was and What Will Be
In this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of bardos, traditionally understood as transitional states between life, death, and rebirth. Taking a secular approach, Noah reinterprets bardos as a framework for understanding al ... Show More
27m 23s
Nov 2024
Ep. 6 Overwhelmed, Broken and Rebuilt part 2: Embracing the Soul’s Journey
<p>David explores the essence of spiritual growth, highlighting the transformation and stages of light revelation. He discusses completing the spiritual cycle and understanding free will, emphasizing the journey to the highest realm and the illusion of regression. Mistakes in spi ... Show More
14m 34s