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

About this episode

Jack Kornfield reflects on the cosmic dance of life and guides a meditation on stillness and breath.

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. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. 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…

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Host: Jack Kornfield

Topics covered

• cosmic dance
• meditation
• stillness
• breath
• embodied presence
• solstice
• mindfulness

Keywords

• meditation
• stillness
• breath
• mindfulness
• cosmic dance
• solstice
• Dharma Talk

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Books & works: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World

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