Teachings

Recommended Courses

Ask Jack: Dharma Wisdom for Life’s Real Struggles

A 21-day online course with beloved meditation teacher Jack Kornfield. Each day offers short video teachings, reflection prompts, and a simple practice to help you

The Sacred Journey Home: Unearthed Teachings from a Timeless Retreat with Jack Kornfield

Step into a rare and heartfelt retreat, recorded over 30 years ago, where the roots of modern mindfulness began to take hold. In this soulful

Living the Dharma in a Troubled World: Practicing Steadiness, Kindness, and Wise Response in Times of Change

The world is changing faster than ever—politically, environmentally, socially, and emotionally. This

[Video] Mindfulness as Medicine: A Liberating Dharma Talk

In this classic lecture, Jack shares stories opening us to the medicine of the Dharma.

[Video] Joy, Virtue, and Overcoming Conflict | Hopeful Jack Kornfield Mindfulness Talk

In this hopeful Dharma Talk, Jack explores how Buddhist principles can cultivate happiness and joy, and help us overcome inner conflict.

Navigating the Cycles of Spiritual Life

There are big and small cycles in spiritual life. We can’t stop the cycles, but we can learn to navigate them with grace, ease, and

[Video] The Stories We Tell – A Cozy Fireside Q&A Session

Jack’s timeless wisdom leads the way as he responds to a handful of questions concerning some of the common struggles encountered on the human plane.

[Video] Guided Meditation | Opening the Door of Forgiveness

Jack leads a powerful guided meditation practice opening to the sweet nectar of forgiveness.

The Gift of Kind Attention

Without being aware, it’s not possible to really live in a free way. Otherwise we are just in habitual reaction to whatever is arising.

You Already Know: Uncovering Your Deepest Wisdom

What do you know no matter what any of the lamas and mamas and swamis and gurus might say? What is your deepest truth?

[Video] Flowing Wisdom | Relaxing Dharma Talk on Water [with ambient music & visuals]

In this flowing Dharma Talk from 1993 Jack offers relaxing wisdom on the dharma of water.

Opening to the Rhythm of Life – Guided Meditation

In the midst of the busyness of life, I invite you into the calm of awareness.

Poetry of Awakening: Navigating the Great Mystery

Who are we? We get lost in our phones, in our to-do lists. But what if you look up at the night sky? What if

[Video] Jack on Milton Friedman, Maha Ghosananda, Mirror Neurons, and the Goodness of the Heart

How can we live from the goodness of our hearts? Answering this question, Jack reflects on generosity, neuroscience, and spirituality.

My Teacher Dipa Ma: The Remarkable Possibilities of the Awakened Heart

We have within us an extraordinary capacity for love, joy, and unshakable freedom. Dipa Ma demonstrated this to me.

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