Meditations

A Meditation on Grief

by Jack Kornfield
Mindfulness teacher and author Jack Kornfield shares an invitation to "trust the unfolding" of grief,…
Articles

Fear and Anger

by Jack Kornfield
...however painful our experiences may be, they are just painful experiences until we add the…
Meditations

Transforming Difficult Emotions – A Guided Meditation

by Jack Kornfield
In this guided meditation, we will explore how to transform the difficult emotions that arise…
Meditations

Meditation on Gratitude and Joy

by Jack Kornfield
Let yourself sit quietly and at ease. Allow your body to be relaxed and open,…
Articles

Abundance and Gratitude

by Jack Kornfield
We already contain that we most deeply desire. Life, love, inner freedom, connection to all.…
Videos

Prayer and Gratitude

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
In a conversation at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, the renowned authors and spiritual teachers,…
Articles

Gratitude and Wonder

by Jack Kornfield
If we cannot be happy in spite of our difficulties, what good is our spiritual…
Videos

Facing Difficulty with Gratitude

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
In a conversation from the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, Jack Kornfield talks with Brother David…
Videos

Patience and Trust

by Gratitude Revealed
"Patience allows a kind of deep inner trust that we have the capacity to be…
Br. David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfield sitting on a park bench facing a lake
Videos

Conversation on Grateful Living

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
(September, 2014) Two spiritual teachers — Jack Kornfield, a prominent Buddhist leader, and Br. David…
Br. David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfield in conversation on the stage at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit in 2014.
Videos

Love and Trust

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
(2014) At the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, the renowned authors and teachers Jack Kornfield and…
Audio Clips

Joys of Monastic Life: Reflections of Buddhist and Christian Monastics

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
In 2 parts, total time: 88:02 - Br. David with Jack Kornfield and other monastics.
Jack Kornfield headshot

Jack Kornfield

About the author

Jack Kornfield is an author, Buddhist practitioner, Spirit Rock Meditation Center founding teacher, and one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide, led International Buddhist Teacher meetings, and worked with many of the great teachers of our time. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a father, husband and activist.

See more content by Jack Kornfield