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
Our world is in a time of enormous change, which Joanna Macy calls “The Great Turning.” In these uncertain times—of unrest, of division, of deep collective anxiety—many of us are wondering how to stay grounded, how to stay kind, how to stay hopeful and helpful. Stand Up for Compassion – my new free online course and resource can help you find a steady heart in a world that can feel unsteady.
I invite you to read this wonderful article below by the talented Melissa Hart, celebrating the anniversary of a defining lecture lecture series I shared 30 years ago, The Roots of Buddhist Psychology, and how it's wisdom still resonates today amidst the social and political upheaval we are witnessing and learning how best to navigate.
As the snow begins to melt in the Northern Hemisphere and we take our first steps into the spring season and nature's renewal, I felt it would be appropriate and beneficial to share my instructions for walking meditation.
Stand Up For Compassion: A Free Course and Resource for Navigating Uncertain Times with Jack Kornfield
In a world of rapid change and increasing polarization, discover timeless wisdom to steady your heart, quiet your mind, and respond with courage and compassion.
[Video] Heart Wisdom – Ep. 284 – Guided Meditation: Breathing with Mindful Loving Awareness
Leading a guided meditation helping us witness the play of our human existence from the loving awareness that we truly are, Jack invites us to...
[Video] Heart Wisdom – Ep. 283 – The Imaginal Cells of the Butterfly
Jack explores how we can become the imaginal cells of the butterfly, navigating the Great Turning and resetting our lives for awakening amid fear, doomscrolling,...
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 282 – Awakening Soul Force: Healing the World Through Your Unique Gift
Jack reveals how awakening your Soul Force—your inner strength, wisdom, and compassion—allows you to heal the world by offering your unique gift with courage and...
