Jack Kornfield, PhD
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers in the Western Insight tradition. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a father, husband, and activist.
His books include A Path with Heart; Buddha’s Little Instruction Book; Teachings of the Buddha; Seeking the Heart of Wisdom; Living Dharma; A Still Forest Pool; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace; The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology; Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are and No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are.
To listen to Jack’s talks, visit DharmaSeed.org. Jack’s latest audio recordings can be found here: https://www.spiritrock.org/buddha-nature.
For more information, visit Jackkornfield.com
Upcoming Programs by Jack Kornfield, PhD
Monday Night Meditation & Talk (06ML25)
This is a Livestream program with Closed Captioning available. If you are unable to join us on this day and would like a recording to view later, please register by 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, February 10, 2025. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to watch. Program held via Online. […]
Mindful Loving Awareness: A Day for New and Experienced Meditators (JK1D25)
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 1, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Join us in this meditation day retreat to quiet the mind and steady the heart. By cultivating a calm, spacious mind and a kind heart […]
Mindfulness Meditation: A Half-day Retreat for New and Experienced Practitioners (JK1H25)
Registration closes at 8:00am on May 17, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Please join us in community for this Insight Meditation (vipassanā) half-day retreat. Together, we will share practices that quiet the mind and open the heart. By cultivating […]