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Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness practice to the West, has taught internationally since 1974, and is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies.

“Jack is one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time.”

– Alice WaLker

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Keeping Your Heart Open in Troubled Times

[Video] Keeping Your Heart Open in Troubled Times

When the world feels uncertain and divided, it can be difficult to keep our hearts open. We may be grieving, frightened, or simply tired. There is no rule book about how we are supposed to feel. Our measure of tears are honorable, and they deserve our attention and kindness.
A Fearlessness That Includes Fear

[Video] A Fearlessness That Includes Fear

Years ago, I received a frightening medical diagnosis. They told me my body was going to deteriorate, and I thought, “Okay, I think I’m okay with death.” But then the doctor said, “Oh, and dementia comes with it.” I did not like that. That was not in my program. I got really afraid, much more than I expected.

[Video] How to Trust Love Itself: Accepting Love as Your Birthright

We can practice seeing the world with the eyes of love. We don’t have to wait for someone to come along and awaken love in us. Love is our birthright, it's who we really are. You can trust this.

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