Discovering your Buddha Nature with Jack Kornfield
“Oh nobly born, remember who you really are.”
In this profound series with renowned teacher Jack Kornfield, explore the ten essential qualities that lie at the heart of spiritual awakening. Through ancient wisdom made accessible for modern life, you’ll learn to cultivate generosity, virtue, patience, wisdom, and love—not as distant ideals, but as the expression of your own true nature.
Begin the journey of remembering the dignity, compassion, and joy that is your birthright.
Starts June 2nd, 2025
Live Q & A with Jack on June 11 and 16 at 10am PT
Course Overview
“You are perfect the way you are,
and there is still room for improvement.”
– Suzuki Roshi
Welcome to a wonderful and inspiring course, both practical and transformative, offering some of the most beloved teachings across all Buddhist traditions.
Course Syllabus in Depth
Section 1 - Generosity
Discover the joy of giving—not as sacrifice, but as liberation.
Jack invites you to reclaim generosity as a gateway to happiness, freedom, and fearlessness. You’ll learn to shift from scarcity to abundance, from grasping to graciousness.
Why it matters:
Learn to break free from fear and smallness through the power of giving
Discover the deep happiness that arises when you serve from the heart
Transform habits of greed and stinginess into trust, openness, and joy
Connect with timeless stories that awaken your capacity for kindness
Explore generosity not just as action—but as a radical way of being
Section 2 - Virtue
Live with unshakable integrity in a world that often pulls you off center.
This section shows you how to stand rooted in your values—with compassion, clarity, and courage—so that you can feel whole, trustworthy, and at peace with yourself.
Why it matters:
Anchor yourself in the kind of person you most want to be
Embody Buddhist precepts in everyday life—without dogma or rigidity
Discover how integrity creates real inner safety and connection
Heal the split between spirituality and daily life
Reclaim virtue as your birthright—not a burden, but a liberation
Section 3 - Renunciation
Let go of what weighs you down and make room for real joy.
Renunciation isn’t about giving things up—it’s about gaining freedom. Jack gently guides you to release attachment, control, and fear, and step into simplicity, clarity, and ease.
Why it matters:
Break free from the cycle of craving, clinging, and never-enough
Find peace in simplicity—whether you’re a monk or a householder
Let go of your tight grip on life and discover a more spacious way of living
Shift from “What can I get?” to “How can I live with freedom and love?”
Open to the joy of not knowing, and the strength of surrender
Section 4 - Equanimity
Find your calm center—even when life feels overwhelming.
This section helps you cultivate the inner stillness and strength to meet anything with grace. Jack teaches how to hold joy and sorrow with equal presence and deep care.
Why it matters:
Stop being pulled off balance by every high or low—learn steadiness instead
Rest in a deep, grounded peace that isn’t shaken by outer storms
Discover the difference between true equanimity and spiritual bypassing
See suffering and beauty with clear eyes—and an open heart
Learn to act from loving awareness, not reactivity or fear
Section 5 - Wisdom
Awaken the wisdom already alive within you.
You don’t have to become someone else to be wise—you just need to remember who you are. Jack’s teachings help you see with clarity, act with compassion, and embrace life’s paradoxes.
Why it matters:
Trust your own direct experience and inner knowing
Hold both your “zip code” and your Buddha Nature with humor and grace
Break free from habitual patterns by seeing through them with love
Deepen your capacity to respond wisely to life’s complexity
Reconnect with your body, heart, and intuition as sources of insight
Section 6 - Right Effort
Harness your energy in service of what truly matters.
This section helps you stop pushing or striving—and instead align with wise, sustainable effort. Learn to cultivate what nourishes your soul and let go of what depletes it.
Why it matters:
Direct your energy toward love, truth, and freedom—not exhaustion
Let go of the need to fix everything and rest in mindful presence
Find the courage to begin again, with tenderness and clarity
Learn to plant small seeds of goodness that transform your life
Practice spiritual effort that feels alive, not burdensome
Section 7 - Patience
Slow down and trust the sacred timing of your life.
Jack invites you to step out of the rush and listen for what really wants to unfold. With gentleness and humor, he helps you meet impatience, restlessness, and urgency with curiosity and grace.
Why it matters:
Transform impatience into presence—and discover deep contentment
Build inner trust that life is unfolding exactly as it needs to
Respond to injustice and chaos with grounded, clear-hearted action
Let go of the pressure to always do more, faster
Learn to meet life’s mystery with wonder—not anxiety
Section 8 - Truthfulness
Come home to what is real.
Truth is the foundation of freedom. In this section, Jack helps you drop your false stories, speak from the heart, and see through illusion—with compassion, not harshness.
Why it matters:
Discover the healing power of telling the truth—to yourself and others
Use mindfulness to see clearly without judgment or denial
Learn how wise speech can deepen relationships and inner peace
Uncover your authentic self beneath fear, conditioning, and confusion
Find strength in truth—even when the world leans toward illusion
Section 9 - Determination
Commit to what you care about—with a steady, loving heart.
This section invites you to embody your deepest values—not with force, but with clarity, resolve, and spiritual courage. Determination becomes an act of devotion.
Why it matters:
Align your actions with your highest intentions
Reconnect with your inner compass—and return to it again and again
Harness the power of resolve to stay true to your path
Learn to begin again when you falter—with compassion, not shame
Be inspired by stories of commitment, transformation, and fierce love
Section 10 - Love
Let love become the center of your life.
Everything returns to love. Jack closes the course by showing how loving kindness is not just a feeling—it’s a powerful force that can heal you, your relationships, and the world.
Why it matters:
Remember that love is your true nature—not something you have to earn
Practice metta as a way to soften fear, anxiety, and disconnection
Discover how small acts of love can ripple out into real change
Open your heart to include everyone—even yourself
Experience the joy, strength, and blessing of a life rooted in love
What You'll Learn
Discover Your True Nature
Recognize the qualities of wisdom and compassion already present within you
Develop Daily Practices
Learn practical methods to cultivate these qualities in everyday life
Transform Relationships
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Find Balance
Cultivate equanimity and peace amidst life's challenges
Awaken Inner Wisdom
Access your innate capacity for clarity and understanding
Live with an Open Heart
Experience the freedom and joy that comes from living with love
Who Is It For?
This course is for anyone longing to live with greater freedom, compassion, and clarity.
Whether you are:
New to Buddhist teachings and curious about the path of inner awakening
An experienced meditator seeking fresh inspiration and guidance
A therapist, educator, healer, or caregiver wanting to ground your service in presence and wisdom
Moving through a time of uncertainty, transition, or spiritual questioning
Or simply someone who wants to reconnect with the goodness and truth already within you—
You are warmly welcome here.
Jack Kornfield’s Buddha Nature course invites you into a deep and practical exploration of your own awakened heart. You don’t need to have any prior experience—just a willingness to be present, to listen deeply, and to walk this path with courage and kindness.
If you’re ready to meet life with greater ease, live from your deepest values, and rediscover the beauty of who you really are, this course is for you.
Begin Your Journey
“What you seek is who you are and who we are. And the real game is to quiet the mind and tend the heart and be able to see with new eyes.”
— Jack Kornfield
Embark on this transformative exploration of your own Buddha Nature. Through these timeless teachings and practices, discover the freedom, compassion, and joy that are your birthright.
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Full Payment
Course starts June 2nd, 2025
- 2 live Q&As with Jack
- 10 hours of course video
- Lifetime access to the content
- Access to online learning community
$299
Payment Plan
Course starts June 2nd, 2025
- 2 live Q&As with Jack
- 10 hours of course video
- Lifetime access to the content
- Access to online learning community
11 payments of $29
FAQs
Do you offer a money back guarantee?
Yes, if for any reason you are not satisfied with the program please contact us within the first 30 days for a full refund.
I have more questions, can you help me?
Yes! Please email us at info@jackkornfield.com with any questions that you might have.
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