Jack Kornfield – Ep. 8 – Transforming Darkness

Jack Kornfield – Episode 8 – Holding Identity Lightly:    • Jack Kornfield – Ep. 8 – Transforming Dark...   Jack Kornfield – Episode 8 – Holding Identity Lightly: https://beherenownetwork.com/transfor... ================ Transforming Darkness: In attempting to draw light into our lives, we inevitably encounter the intrinsic darkness that surrounds our existence. Our task, as honorable beings, is to avoid letting the ignorant darkness take over our hearts, while simultaneously not averting our gaze. In meditation, we confront the full spectrum of experience, acknowledging these darker forces, and discovering the capacity to respond from a place of loving awareness. It will require the courage to act, but as the Buddha said, “If you can learn to dwell in your heart, offering love to all beings, that will be protection wherever you go.” Episode Outline: 2 Kinds of Darkness – Fertile (From which all things arise – contains the potential of creation) and Blind/Unconscious (Operates below our basic level of awareness, often requires uncovering/recognition) Practice – When we honor our meditation practice, we see everything – the full spectrum of our experience Our Task – As honorable beings, we mustn’t let the outer (ignorant) darkness consume our hearts, while, simultaneously, not averting our eyes. Violence – Has almost always been a part of our culture – What are the causes and conditions that create these negative aspects? We have to mourn tragedy, but also stand up for a different world. The darkness must be met with an equal force of love and courage Dwell in the Heart – Never cease to offer love to all beings This video podcast from Heart Wisdom is just one of many podcasts on the Be Here Now Network. For more from the archive visit: https://beherenownetwork.com/category... ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1l... ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/ ================ Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook:   / beherenownet.  . Twitter:   / beherenownet   Instagram:   / beherenowne.  . ====================================