Ep. 236 – Sacred Reflections with Brother David Steindl-Rast and Frank Ostaseski

Ep. 236 – Sacred Reflections with Brother David Steindl-Rast and Frank Ostaseski

Jack and the ‘Grandfather of Gratitude,’ Brother David Steindl-Rast, delve into sacred reflections on death, where Buddha meets Jesus, the power of compassion, the positive side of grief, and beyond.

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“The process of grieving that breaks this little heart, which closes itself in itself, opens us to the heart that we all share, the one heart that we all have in common.” – Brother David Steindl-Rast

In this sacred dialogue, Jack, Brother David, and Frank Ostaseski reflect on:

  • How Christianity and Buddhism fit together spiritually
  • The compassionate smile of Buddha meeting the sacred heart of Jesus Christ
  • The positive side of grief: opening to the collective heart
  • Death and grace in both traditions
  • Deconditioning from a difficult mother
  • Harnessing the power of your common sense
  • A funny story about the Pope, and how to awaken to who we already are
  • Jack’s journey to the Temple of the Coconut Monk
  • How to handle pain like a Burmese Master
  • How to forgive yourself and overcome remorse
  • Diffusing suicidal tendencies by cultivating self-compassion
  • Guided meditations and sacred chants from Jack and Brother David


“In a meditative way, one of the big pieces of being able to love, or touch, or open, or live, is really the work of forgiveness, grace, and receiving yourself in all of your complexity and loving.” – Jack Kornfield

“Compassion, loving kindness, and understanding are our true nature, our true state.” – Jack Kornfield

This conversation recorded on 6/30/1988 was originally published on DharmaSeed.

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Ep. 320 – Guided Meditation for Grounding, Gratitude, and Presence

Ep. 320 – Guided Meditation for Grounding, Gratitude, and Presence

In this deeply grounding guided meditation, Jack Kornfield invites us to rest in mindful loving awareness and gratitude for the miracle of being alive.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. ...

8 Huhti 33min

Ep. 319 – All In This Together Series #7: The Blessings of Loving Kindness, Stories and Guided Meditation for Protection

Ep. 319 – All In This Together Series #7: The Blessings of Loving Kindness, Stories and Guided Meditation for Protection

Celebrating the release of All In This Together, Jack shares stories and leads a guided meditation inviting us into the fear dispelling and protective practice of loving kindness.Jack’s new book is ou...

25 Maalis 47min

Ep. 318 – All in This Together Series #6: Bowing to the Mystery, An Invitation for Liberation

Ep. 318 – All in This Together Series #6: Bowing to the Mystery, An Invitation for Liberation

Celebrating the release of All In This Together, Jack reflects on learning to bow to life’s mystery—and how doing so opens a path to liberation, love, and inner peace.Jack’s new book is out now: All i...

11 Maalis 42min

Ep. 317 – All In This Together Series #5: Stories as Medicine, Learning to Meet Each Other with Respect

Ep. 317 – All In This Together Series #5: Stories as Medicine, Learning to Meet Each Other with Respect

Honoring the release of All In This Together, Jack reflects on how stories awaken compassion, heal division, and call us back to meeting one another with respect.Jack’s new book is out now!: All in Th...

25 Helmi 36min

Ep. 316 – All In This Together Series #4: Illuminating Our Common Humanity with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon

Ep. 316 – All In This Together Series #4: Illuminating Our Common Humanity with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon

In honor of All In This Together, Jack, Anne Lamott, and Tami Simon continue their heart-opening conversation on story, tenderness, and remembering who you areJack’s new book is out now!: All in This ...

11 Helmi 32min

Ep. 315 – Reflections on the Cosmic Dance and a ‘Still Point’ Guided Meditation

Ep. 315 – Reflections on the Cosmic Dance and a ‘Still Point’ Guided Meditation

Jack opens with reflections on the cosmic dance of life before guiding listeners into a meditation on stillness, breath, and embodied presence. Drawing on ancient imagery and gentle instruction, he in...

28 Tammi 38min

Ep. 314 – Winter Light: Tending the Fire of the Heart

Ep. 314 – Winter Light: Tending the Fire of the Heart

As winter deepens, Jack reflects on the quiet light that does not go out—the warmth of compassion, generosity, and courage that sustains us through dark seasons. Through stories of everyday kindness a...

14 Tammi 34min

Ep. 313 – Winter’s Sacred Pause: Standing Still in a Turning World

Ep. 313 – Winter’s Sacred Pause: Standing Still in a Turning World

As we fully enter the winter season, Jack reflects on the ancient meaning of solstice—the standing still—and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves to pause. In a world shaped by speed, grief, ...

31 Joulu 202531min

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