π A Yearlong Journey with Jack Kornfield
Practicing Steadiness, Kindness, and Wise Response
in Times of Change
The world is changing faster than everβpolitically, environmentally, socially, and emotionally. This yearlong guided journey helps you meet this moment with clarity, courage, and compassion. Learn to open your heart without closing your eyes.
This program offers a refuge of practiceβand a training for real life.
π¬ A Message from Jack
In this short video, Jack shares his heart's intention for this yearlong journey and what you can expect as we walk this path together.
"Why I Created This Program"
A personal invitation from Jack Kornfield
"The world needs your steadiness, your kindness, and your wise presence. This year, we'll cultivate these together."β Jack Kornfield
π Why Take This Program?
Our world is filled with grief, conflict, climate anxiety, injustice, and rapid change. Without support, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or hopeless.
in the face of uncertainty
without burning out
with suffering and social division
with compassion
and inner balance
with community and the goodness within
You'll learn to face a turbulent world
not with fearβ
but with a steady, loving presence.
Jack Kornfield
Teacher & Author
β¨ Why Learn From Jack Kornfield?
Jack is a pioneer who has helped millions integrate mindfulness, compassion, and inner freedom into everyday life.
For over five decades, Jack has guided people through personal grief and global tragedy, polarization and conflict, trauma and healing, spiritual growth and compassionate action.
He blends Buddhist wisdom, modern psychology, humor, and deep tenderness into teachings that are immediately accessible and profoundly transformative.
"If you want a guide who understands both the depth of the Dharma and the realities of our modern world, Jack is uniquely gifted to lead this journey."
π¦ What's Included
Each session includes Dharma guidance, meditation, reflection, and Q&A.
Conversations with psychologists, spiritual leaders, activists, and scientists.
Real-world actions that bring the Dharma into daily life.
Metta, equanimity, joy, forgiveness, resilience, and more.
Deepen integration and bring wisdom into your relationships and work.
Everything is livestreamed and fully available on demand.
Year-end reflection and the "Lamp of Humanity" ceremony with Jack.
π The Year at a Glance
The year unfolds as a living mandalaβsoftening the heart, strengthening the spirit, awakening joy, and guiding us toward compassionate service.
We begin by tending the heart. We learn to sit with sorrow without drowning, to feel grief without shutting down.
We explore the "inner climate" of our own hearts.
Here we turn toward grief, not as a burden but as a doorway.
We reclaim our nervous systems from overwhelm.
Having established a foundation of steadiness, we begin to express compassion outwardly.
We practice empathy across differences.
Anger becomes a teacher.
Compassion becomes movement.
These months restore joy as an essential nutrient for the engaged heart.
We explore resilience not as tightening but as opening.
Joy becomes a revolutionary act.
We nurture faith in humanity.
In the final months, inner practice ripens into outer contribution.
We listen for what love is asking of us.
We explore how to create refuges of belonging.
We gather the threads of the year.
π Course Logistics
Monthly 90-minute sessions at 10:00 AM Pacific β’ All sessions recorded
β¨ Who This Is For
If you feel the pull toward depth, tenderness, and wise actionβ
this year is for you.
Invest in a year of transformation, guidance, and community. Both options include complete access to everything in the program.
Best Value
Complete access to the yearlong journey with Jack Kornfield
Flexible Option
Total: $360 (reg. $708)
Same complete access, spread over the year
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
If it's not the right fit, receive a full refund within 30 days.
β Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before beginning your journey.
This program is for anyone who feels the pull toward wisdom, compassion, and engaged presence. It's especially suited for those feeling overwhelmed by world events, seekers wanting to bring practice into daily life, therapists, caregivers, teachers, leaders, activists, and anyone navigating grief, anxiety, or transition.
No prior meditation experience is required. Jack's teachings are designed to be accessible to beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners. Whether you're new to contemplative practice or have been meditating for decades, you'll find meaningful guidance and growth opportunities throughout the year.
We recommend setting aside 2-3 hours per week for the core teachings and practices. This includes the monthly live sessions with Jack (approximately 90 minutes), daily meditation practice (15-30 minutes), and time for reflection and journaling.
Yes, you can join at any point during the program. You'll have immediate access to all previous content, allowing you to catch up at your own pace. The teachings are designed to build upon each other, but each month also stands on its own as a complete exploration.
While this program draws deeply from Buddhist wisdom traditions, it is not religious in nature. Jack's approach integrates insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practices from many traditions. People of all faithsβor no faithβhave found these teachings valuable.
You'll have lifetime access to all program materials, including recordings of live sessions, guided meditations, reflection prompts, and supplementary resources. This allows you to revisit teachings whenever you need them.
Yes, we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you find the program isn't the right fit for you within the first 30 days, simply reach out to our support team for a full refund.
Still have questions? Reach out to our teamβwe're happy to help.
π Begin Your Journey
A year of guidance.
A global community.
A path toward steadiness, kindness, and wise response.
Begin the year with clarity. Move through it with courage.
End it grounded in a deeper humanity.
Join the yearlong program with Jack Kornfield