Jack
Kornfield
Doctor of clinical psychology, trained as a Buddhist monk, whose books have sold over a million copies.
Jack Kornfield holds a PhD in clinical psychology and trained as a Buddhist monk in monasteries in Thailand, India, and Burma. He was a leading figure in introducing the practice of Buddhist mindfulness meditation to the West, and has been teaching it internationally since 1974. After graduating from Dartmouth College with a degree in Asian studies in 1967, he joined the Peace Corps and worked with tropical medicine teams in the Mekong Valley. Upon returning to the United States, he co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. He teaches at centers and universities around the world, leads international gatherings of Buddhist teachers, and collaborates with many prominent teachers.
Jack’s books have been translated into 20 languages and sold over a million copies: The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life; Guided Meditations: Six Essential Practices for Cultivating Love, Mindfulness, and Wisdom; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace; and All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World.
Jack Kornfield is not currently included in any of our English-language programs.
To see which programs he features in French, click here: https://quantum-way.com/auteurs/jack-kornfield/
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