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Published Aug 23, 2023

Jack Kornfield on the Nature of Dharma - Heart Wisdom Ep. 201

Spiritual teacher Jack Kornfield delves into the transformative nature of Dharma, sharing enlightening stories and exploring principles like karma and impermanence that foster an understanding of universal truths and personal growth.
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  • Nature & Teachings

    explores the universal and immediate nature of Dharma, emphasizing its accessibility and protective qualities. He describes Dharma as a timeless truth, available to anyone willing to see it, and likens it to an umbrella offering protection in the rainy season 1. Jack explains that Dharma encompasses teachings and practices that help individuals connect with reality, and it is expressed in various traditions such as Buddhist, Theravada, Tibetan, and Hindu Dharma 2.

    The Dharma protects those who follow it like a great umbrella in the rainy season.

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    This perspective highlights the inclusive and beneficial nature of Dharma, encouraging personal exploration and understanding.

       

    Elements & Laws

    Jack delves into the elements and laws that constitute Dharma, emphasizing impermanence and duality. He explains that Dharma includes the physical elements of the world, such as earth, air, fire, and water, and the mental factors like greed, fear, and wisdom 3. These elements are impermanent, constantly changing, and interconnected, reflecting the transient nature of existence.

    All created things are impermanent. They're all bound to change.

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    Jack also discusses the law of impermanence and the inherent duality in life, where every experience contains its opposite, such as birth and death, pleasure and pain 4.

       

    Dharma & Destiny

    Exploring Dharma as personal destiny, Jack shares stories of individuals discovering their spiritual paths. He recounts how found his teacher, Munindraji, by following an intuitive path rather than a planned one 5. This illustrates the importance of being open to unexpected opportunities and listening to one's inner guidance.

    It's not that you find it and keep it, but of being open enough to listen, to follow that which will lead you to discover the truth.

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    Jack also reflects on his own journey, influenced by destiny and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, highlighting the significance of accepting one's path and fulfilling one's Dharma 6.

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