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How to Thrive in Love: Buddhist Secrets to Transform Your Relationships with Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman

Discover the profound wisdom of love as a spiritual path. Join Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman in this transformative course exploring intimacy, mindfulness, and compassion

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

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
The Dalai Lama and the Bow

The Dalai Lama and the Bow – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #5

A story of reverence, humility, and the quiet joy of honoring one another.
She Thinks I'm Real

She Thinks I’m Real – ‘All In This Together’ Article Series #1

When we are treated with true respect, something inside us comes alive. It’s as if, in that moment, we are finally seen. Everyone—and everything—thrives on
Reach Out and Touch the Hearts Around You

Reach Out and Touch the Hearts Around You

This is a heartbreaking time. The news from Gaza and Darfur, from the Rohingya and Haiti, is heartbreaking. And still, you can do something. Reach
Dipa Ma

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.

A Reliable Compass: Your Highest Intention

Remember: no one can harm you as much as your untamed mind. Also remember: no one can help you as much as your composed mind.

Mindfulness Meditation Retreat for New and Experienced Practitioners

Join me for a day long mindfulness retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center this February 11th.

Transmission

Heart Wisdom – Ep. 153 – Teachers And Cults

When we start to veer down an unwise path, spiritual guides can help us see the things we can not see.

Jack Kornfield on the Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus – Ep. 371 – Transparent to Love: Ram Dass Stories

Jack Kornfield visits Mindrolling to share stories about Ram Dass and how he ultimately became transparent to love.

Jack Kornfield on the Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus – Ep. 371 – Transparent to Love: Ram Dass Stories

Jack Kornfield visits Mindrolling to share stories about Ram Dass and how he ultimately became transparent to love.

Loving Ram Dass

  After I got the call that Ram Dass had died yesterday, I closed my eyes.He is still here.I could feel the vast field of…

Know That Power is Not Wisdom

To further sort out the gold from the dross in spiritual life we must distinguish between wisdom and power. Powers can include psychic ability, special…

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