Jack Kornfield is a prominent Buddhist teacher, author, and psychologist known for his contributions to bringing mindfulness and Buddhist practices to the Western world. Trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India, Kornfield co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. He has written several influential books on mindfulness and meditation, including “A Path with Heart,” “The Wise Heart,” and “After the Ecstasy, the Laundry.” Kornfield’s work integrates traditional Buddhist teachings with modern psychology, offering practical guidance on living a compassionate, mindful, and awakened life. His teachings emphasize the importance of meditation, loving-kindness, and emotional healing.
Buddhism
Buddhism