Sun 8 Apr 2007
Video: Jack Kornfield on Meditation and Happiness
Posted by Jen under Vlog , Spirituality , VideobloggingWeek2007 , Healing
Jack Kornfield is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA. He talked with us about meditation, listening to the wisdom of the heart and finding happiness through a non-judgmental, mindful awareness.
Dharma Seed Archival Center offers insight mediation Dharma talks by various meditation teachers including Jack Kornfield for free or by donation.
This is our sixth & final post for Videoblogging Week 2007.
Music: “Time (Instrumental)” by AudioLogic via ccmixter.org
Photos: sallypics, squeakymarmot, tjt195, omnos, babsteve, delusionofgrandeur, tatianasapateiro, psd, freepal, victoriapeckham, tookie, raincitystudios, noeltykay, stillsearching, madhava
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April 8th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Happiness not dependent on changing conditions. Yes.
I just enjoy the days I can make the water stop crashing. Being able to look into it is the icing on the meditation cake.
April 10th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Right on.
April 14th, 2007 at 8:03 am
Glad to watch this video on meditation with Jack Kornfield. I look forward to sharing this teaching on cultivating one’s practice with my meditation classes. Peace, Brendan
April 16th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Thank you for your soothing tone and calm wisdom.
April 16th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Lovely video. But why do you include Tibetan teachers along with Jack? I would send this out to all my friends except they are dubious about the Dalai Lama as the poster child for all things Buddhist.
April 16th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
I watched this vlog early this morning before leaving for a day of teaching yoga classes here in Los Angeles. When i got in the car to head home this afternoon, I heard the news about the horrific shooting spree in my home-state of Virginia. Always a wise and eloquent spritual teacher, Jack Kornfield’s words rang as solace in my head as the heartbreaking details emerged. I sit on my meditation cushion tonight with a deep sadness, a deep gratitude, and for the first time ever, a strong feeling of connection between the healing quiet i find in my own mind and the healing quiet the world is in such desperate need of. I find myself, truly, sitting for the benefit of all beings.
April 17th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
This is a very beautiful video. I love how Jack Kornfield describes meditation as one of the most radical things we can do in the world, and how he indicates that the point of meditation is to be present to the spaciousness of life. I watched and listened more than once because Jack’s words touch a deep place in me. His words are here accompanied by beautiful photography and music. And whenever I see the Dalai Lama, who is such an example himself of nonjudgmental awareness, my heart leaps just a bit. Thank you!
April 17th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Thank you all for sharing your diverse perspectives and encouraging comments.
Sasha, Your compassionate sharing of how meditation practice has enabled you to find inner peace and a sense of connection is appreciated.
Uttama,
I believe that each person’s evolutionary path is very different so I don’t like to advocate for any exclusive form of healing or style of meditation practice.
Our intention was to post 6 videos about different approaches to inner peace/healing in an effort to document the many possibilities. We chose the picture of the Dalai Lama because we assumed he is someone that many people associate him with meditation.
May 9th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
This video is highlighted in Vlog Gumbo 17.
http://vlogggumbo.blogspot.com
May 15th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
Just to say thank you..
May 16th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Congrats on your move! Looks like a great one! That is great you are so close to Jack Kornfield, he’s incredible.
Thanks for posting this and all the rest of your series of super duper nowness.
May 26th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Uttama, I’m amazed and surprised that someone would have a prejudice against the Dalai Lama. (perplexed)
June 14th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Thank you for putting out a site with the focus of inner strengthening.
The internet is a great tool for life when used in this manor. As opposed to when it is used as a source of entertainment.
October 27th, 2008 at 6:25 am
You write very well.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:06 am
Is there someone with first hand experience in this?
March 25th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Always good quality info from this site!
March 29th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Such a lovely being, as we all are. Whats also great about Jack is his gentle simplicity. I find it easy to get caught up in thinking-he makes it all sound so easy…..to be still.
Inspiring.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:57 am
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