Exploring the relationship between spirituality and sexuality, Jack offers reflections and perspectives on ways to dance with the sexual energy in our lives.
“In a way, sex is a mirror. How your sexuality goes in a particular day or week is pretty much a reflection of the rest of your heart, mind, spirit, and being. In that regard, it’s just like meditation—you sit down, close your eyes, and you get to see what’s there: frustration, anger, happiness, or love. Sexuality serves the same way, physically, but even more so emotionally.” – Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:
- The relationship between spirituality, sexuality, and our lives
- Why sexuality is such a major part of our culture
- Our underlying fear of true intimacy
- Suzuki Roshi’s koan of “How do you realize Buddha while making love?”
- The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in relation to our sexuality
- Wounds, trauma, healing, and the body
- Using relationships in a skillful way to grow
- Tantra, breath, and going beyond ourselves
“If you look at our culture, television and mass media, sex is such a big part of it. Why is it such a big thing in our culture and our lives? Because, in part, it’s a vehicle to go beyond ourselves.” – Jack Kornfield
