Ep. 315 – Reflections on the Cosmic Dance and a ‘Still Point’ Guided Meditation
Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
Be Here Now Network
4.7 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 28 January 2026
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
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 invites us to take our seat in the still point of the turning world.
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Jack’s new book is out now!: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World
In this episode, Jack explores:
- The meaning of solstice as a sacred pause
- Taking your seat in stillness
- The breath as a living, shared process
- Becoming the loving witness
- Finding harmony with the rhythms of life
This Dharma Talk originally took place in Dec 2025 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation. Stay up to date with Jack’s upcoming livestreams and events here.
“You are being breathed. The earth is breathing you, and the ocean of air is dancing with your body.”–Jack Kornfield
About Jack Kornfield:
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.
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| 0:00.0 | To sit with mindful loving awareness puts us back in harmony with the real rhythms of life. |
| 0:12.5 | Says Jack Cornfield in episode 315 of the Heart Wisdom podcast, The Cosmic Dance of Life, and a Still Point, guided meditation. |
| 0:23.6 | This stems from Jack's recent Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Monday Night Darmatalk, and live stream from December. |
| 0:34.6 | Or Jack begins by sharing reflections on the solstice these winter seasons |
| 0:42.3 | and the cosmic dance, which we are all inexorably a part of. |
| 0:48.3 | The meditation portion truly brings us to a still point in this turning world, reminding us that when we stand still, |
| 0:57.0 | we can see in a new and different way. This pause is where wisdom can truly grow from. |
| 1:05.0 | Taking in a mindful breath, I invite you to dive into Jack's new book, all in this together. |
| 1:14.9 | Stories and teachings for loving each other and our world. |
| 1:18.5 | I can't think of a better way to take in wisdom than some of Jack's most favorite stories. |
| 1:25.9 | Sometimes the most clarity we can get about ourselves, this life, and our |
| 1:30.2 | place in this world is through the method of listening. And these stories are truly something to |
| 1:37.1 | behold. So I do hope you read Jack's new book. Also, for this year, Jack just started a program, Living the Dharma in a troubled world, |
| 1:49.4 | practicing steadiness, kindness, and wise response in times of change. This program will fill |
| 1:56.9 | year 2026 with monthly live stream hangs with Jack, as well as themed weekly modules |
| 2:04.1 | for keeping your year focused on compassionate action. If you're looking to dive into something |
| 2:10.2 | Sangha forward, this is a really special offering. Also, be on the lookout for a new Jack and Ram Dass course, which will be |
| 2:22.2 | live at jack cornfield.com quite soon. As always, my name is Ganesh Das, and I am completely honored |
| 2:30.5 | to be bringing you these teachings teachings each and every heart wisdom. |
| 2:36.0 | So let's dive in without further ado. |
| 2:39.6 | This is episode 315 of the podcast, the cosmic dance of life and a still point guided meditation. |
| 2:48.0 | May you be happy and healthy, may you be safe and protected. |
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