Ep. 195 – Freedom, Independence, and a Spiritual Rudder

Ep. 195 – Freedom, Independence, and a Spiritual Rudder

In this Independence Day focused episode, Jack reflects on how we can foster true freedom and independence through using a spiritual rudder.

"The Buddha, in the last bit of his life, said, 'When I'm gone, don't follow or place all of your reliance on elders or teachers, but rather follow the Dharma, the universal law, and know these things for yourself. Know the forces of grasping, hatred, and ignorance. Really know what they are. Let yourself see them, and know that it is possible to find freedom from these. If it weren't possible I wouldn't tell you about it. Then as you live your life, be aware of what brings goodness, what brings freedom from grasping, hatred, and delusion. Nourish that which brings that freedom, sustain it and support it." – Jack Kornfield

In this episode, Jack dives into:

  • The ideals of the U.S., versus its reality and history
  • What it means to be independent, what it means to be free
  • Learning what your "spiritual rudder" is to steer you in the midst of this Kali Yuga
  • Buddha's advice on following the Dharma, and your Way, rather than following others
  • Our spiritual rudder as synonymous with truth, love, integrity, and our Buddha Nature
  • True freedom as freedom from the pull and sway of outside circumstances
  • Real loving kindness, real metta, as timeless, fearless, and free


This Dharma talk given by Jack on July 4th, 1994 was originally published on DharmaSeed.

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Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3: Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon

Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3: Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon

In a moment when the world feels uncertain, Jack sits down with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon for an intimate, deeply human conversation about stories of the heart—how they soften us, unite us, and remin...

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Ep. 311 – All In This Together Series #2: Stories of Meaning, Presence, and Living with Integrity

Ep. 311 – All In This Together Series #2: Stories of Meaning, Presence, and Living with Integrity

Celebrating the release of his new book of his favorite stories, All In This Together, Jack shares wise tales on living with integrity, presence, stillness, and generosity.Today’s podcast is brought t...

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Ep. 310 - Sometimes You Need a Story More Than Food,  All In This Together Series Pt. 1

Ep. 310 - Sometimes You Need a Story More Than Food, All In This Together Series Pt. 1

Celebrating the release of his new book of his favorite stories, All In This Together, Jack shares why ‘sometimes we need a story more than food.’ Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give...

20 Marras 202532min

Ep. 309 – Love Binds All Things: What We Can Do to Help the World with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi

Ep. 309 – Love Binds All Things: What We Can Do to Help the World with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi

Jack Kornfield and Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi explore how facing suffering with love can awaken the courage to heal our world.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at be...

5 Marras 202545min

Ep. 308 – Becoming the Tree of Enlightenment with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi

Ep. 308 – Becoming the Tree of Enlightenment with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi

Jack Kornfield and Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi explore ‘inner climate change,’ guiding us through meditation and reflection on transforming the world by becoming the Tree of Enlightenment.Today’s podcast is ...

22 Loka 202536min

Ep. 307 – Inner Climate Change with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi

Ep. 307 – Inner Climate Change with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi

Jack Kornfield and Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi share uplifting spiritual wisdom on how inner climate change shapes outer climate healing, the environment, and the future of humanity.Jack’s new book hits shel...

9 Loka 202549min

Ep. 306 – The Spacious Heart: Transcending Duality Through Meditation and Sound

Ep. 306 – The Spacious Heart: Transcending Duality Through Meditation and Sound

Jack Kornfield leads a guided sound journey into spacious awareness—exploring meditation, mantra, and the freedom beyond duality.Dive into Jack’s recently unearthed lost tapes from a vintage Yucca Val...

2 Loka 202544min

Ep. 305 – Remembering the Pleasure of Peace

Ep. 305 – Remembering the Pleasure of Peace

Exploring spaciousness as the ground of awakening, Jack Kornfield shows how peace, impermanence, and love are all born from the open heart.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online ...

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