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Jack Kornfield



Jack Kornfield, PhD, is an American vipassana Buddhist teacher, activist, and bestselling author focusing on making Buddhism accessible to a Western audience. He has written numerous books and led international trainings on the subjects of meditation and mindfulness, and he is a cofounder of Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center.

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Enlightenments, Not Enlightenment

Awakening is not the same for everyone—even spiritual masters manifest their wisdom differently and took various paths to get there.

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Jack Kornfield
2018
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FindCenter Quotes ImagePeace requires us to surrender our illusions of control. We can love and care for others, but we cannot possess our children, lovers, family, or friends. . . .Their happiness and suffering depend on their thoughts and actions, not on our wishes.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Conversation About “Equality Between Men and Women in Buddhism”

Sylvia Wetzel introduces the subject of “Striving for Equality Between Women & Men in Buddhism” for a response from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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Jack Kornfield
2011
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Blue Jean Buddha: Voices of Young Buddhists

In an age when the Dalai Lama's image has been used to sell computers, rock stars have used tantra to enhance their image, and for many, Nirvana calls to mind a favorite band, what can Buddhism mean to twenty-somethings? Blue Jean Buddha offers real stories about young Buddhists in their own words...

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Sumi Loundon (editor), Jack Kornfield (foreword)
2024
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Fear and Anger

However painful our experiences may be, they are just painful experiences until we add the response of aversion or hatred. Only then does suffering arise.

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Norman Fischer, Jack Kornfield and Sylvia Wetzel at the Garrison Institute

Buddhism's growth in the West has spurred a rich cross-fertilization among the great traditions. In this spirit, Buddhist teachers have met in support of one another on past occasions in the US, Dharamsala and Europe.

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Jack Kornfield
2011
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The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotations

The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition.

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Gil Fronsdal (translator), Jack Kornfield (foreword)
2024
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A Meditation on Lovingkindness

This meditation uses words, images, and feelings to evoke a lovingkindness and friendliness toward oneself and others.

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Jack Kornfield: 12 Principles of Forgiveness

The acclaimed author and teacher explains the principles that are integral to the process of forgiving, according to Buddhist philosophy.

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Jack Kornfield
2011
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Loving Awareness: A Conversation with Jack Kornfield

Eckhart Tolle speaks with renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and author Jack Kornfield about mindfulness, meditation, and the journey of awakening. Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most original and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time.

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Eckhart Tolle
2013
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