Jack unfolds the radical wisdom and healing teachings of the great Buddhist sage Atīśa on living this dreamlike life as gesture of love.

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“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

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