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Heart Wisdom – Ep. 229 – Expectations

Talking Kabir, breakups, LSD, and Ram Dass, Jack shares how we can unfurl from the suffering of our expectations in order to live the mystery.

Heart Wisdom – Ep. 227 – Codependence and Compassion, What’s the Difference?

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Heart Wisdom – Ep. 218 – Caring for Each Other and Our World

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Meditation, Freedom, and the True Emptiness of Self

Meditation techniques are mental disciplines that allow us to calm, focus, and examine the mind. This de-conditioning process is a slowing down and observation of

Heart Wisdom – Ep. 217 – The Way Buddha Answered Questions

In this unique exploration of Dharma, Jack shares how we can transform our daily lives by looking into how the Buddha answered questions.

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