Ep. 279 – Standing Up For Comion: A Wise Rudder in Turbulent Politics 3e4e6

Standing up for comion in this powerful new Dharma Talk, Jack offers a steady spiritual rudder for navigating turbulent politics with the heart of a Bodhisattva. 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 “It’s a time to get quiet and that you’re here for a beautiful purpose, oh Bodhisattvas. What better thing to do with your life?” – Jack Kornfield In this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack mindfully explores: Navigating this world's maelstrom of change from a deep spiritual rudder Returning from his trip to Asia; landing in Los Angeles on fire Samsara and the nature of uncertainty Creating a wise society based on mutual care Trading our personal and cultural anxiety for imagination and hope Alison Luterman's heart-opening poem, Praise the Broken Promise of America Using the Dharma to move past Liberal versus Conservative How to help the vulnerable in the world ing your best values as things change Grounding yourself, steadying your heart, and remaining hopeful Bringing peace to this world, developing metta, and ing what's good Taking the long view, living with integrity, virtue, and imagination ing together with your community to stand up for comion Being hopeful and helpful through difficult times Living like a Bodhisattva—offering , comion, loving kindness “Take the long view—your intention, heart, and mind in all the cycles of birth and death. That deep intention of wisdom creates what’s possible for a wise society. It becomes a rudder through difficult times.” – Jack Kornfield “When a society treats its with respect, cares for the weak and vulnerable among them and tends the natural world around… it can be expected to prosper and not decline.” – Mahāparinibbāna Sutta This Dharma Talk was originally recorded for the Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Talk and Meditation on 2/10/25. Learn the Dynamic Art of Interactive Guided Meditation with Jack Kornfield in this online masterclass beginning April 7! See at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 3375w