Suffering

Recommended Courses

Discovering your Buddha Nature with Jack Kornfield

The ten paramitas, or "perfections," are central to Buddhist teaching and practice. These perfections represent qualities to cultivate in order to progress along the path

Walking the Eightfold Path with Jack Kornfield

Embark on a transformative journey with "Walking the Eightfold Path with Jack Kornfield," a course designed to guide you through the wisdom, compassion, and freedom

Opening the Heart of Forgiveness with Jack Kornfield: A Journey of Reconciliation, Redemption, and Renewal – November 2025

Discover the Freedom of Forgiveness: Heal the Past, Embrace Compassion, and Live with an Open Heart
Holding Light in the Holidays

Holding Light in the Holidays

For whatever this season brings—joy, grief, or something in between.
Bowing to What Is – 'All In This Together' Series

Bowing to What Is – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #7

Learning how to gently meet life as it is—even when it’s hard—can quietly change everything.
The Quiet Way Love Changes the World – 'All In This Together' Series

The Quiet Way Love Changes the World – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #12

The smallest acts of kindness quietly move the world more than we know.
Walking Through the Fire Together – 'All In This Together' Series

Walking Through the Fire Together – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #11

We aren’t meant to heal alone—and we don’t have to.
You Are Already Enough – 'All In This Together' Series

You Are Already Enough – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #10

You don’t have to become anything else to belong—you already do.
The Work Is to Love Anyway – 'All In This Together' Series

The Work Is to Love Anyway – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #9

Even when the world breaks your heart, your heart is still strong enough to love.
When You Are Ready, Love Arrives – 'All In This Together' Series

When You Are Ready, Love Arrives – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #8

Love doesn’t wait for perfection—it meets you the moment you soften.

[Video] From Suffering to Soul Force: Transforming Pain into Compassion

In the changing tides of the world, I invite you to find refuge in wisdom of this video, reminding us of the strength of our
The Chrysalis of the Great Turning: Imaginal Cells and the Birth of a Renewed Humanity

The Chrysalis and the Great Turning: Imaginal Cells and the Birth of a Renewed Humanity

In a way, what we're seeing today is really a symptom of our shared humanity. Here we are in the 21st century, living in late-stage
Stand Up For Compassion - Free Course and Resource for Navigating Uncertain Times

Stand Up For Compassion – A Free Course and Resource For Navigating Uncertain Times

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
Imaginal Cells of the Butterfly

[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,
Awakening Soul Force

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

Subscribe to Jack's Teachings

Unlock inner peace and clarity with Jack Kornfield’s weekly teachings.
Sign up now to receive exclusive mindfulness insights directly in your inbox.