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Living the Dharma in a Troubled World: Practicing Steadiness, Kindness, and Wise Response in Times of Change

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Masterclass in Interactive Guided Meditation with Jack Kornfield, PhD

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Walking the Eightfold Path with Jack Kornfield

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[Video] What Opens Us? The Gates of Awakening

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[Video] The Mystery of Who You Are: Seeing Everything As Sacred

There is a great mystery at the heart of our lives. We spend so much time tending to our responsibilities, our plans, our worries, and

[Video] Learning to Love the Exhale: Trusting Every Season of the Heart

After living several years as a monk, including a year long silent retreat, I returned home from Asia carrying the fruits of deep practice. I

Walking Meditation: A Complete Guide to Mindful Walking Practice

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New Book, Out Now: All In This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World

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Heart Wisdom – Ep. 302 – Awakening the Lion’s Roar Within: Poetry of Courage, Compassion, and Wonder

In this inspiring poetry-infused talk, Jack weaves Rumi’s wisdom on the camel, lion, and child of the spirit into a journey from devotion, to courage,

Heart Wisdom – Ep. 301 – The Dharma of Poetry: Rumi, Beauty, Music, and the Art of Awakening

Exploring poetry, beauty, and art, Jack helps his dear listeners appreciate the harmonious dichotomy of all life experiences.

Finding Your Inner Light

The Buddha’s last words were simple and profound: “Be a lamp unto yourself. Be a light.” In our practice, the invitation is not to look

[Video] The Three Jewels: Love, Awakening, and Belonging

There comes a time in all of our lives when we need something to steady us—a way to remember what matters. The Buddha spoke of

The Lion and the Child

In the journey of awakening, there comes a time when practice moves beyond quiet perseverance and enters a realm of bravery and dignity. Rumi spoke

Free from the Cage: Surrender as the Path to Awakening

There is a story from the great Persian poet Rumi about a caged parrot, gifted with a beautiful voice but held captive by her circumstances.

Heart Wisdom – Ep. 285 – Bowing to What Is: Awakening Right Where You Are

Jack invites us to stop fighting what is and begin bowing to it—awakening the timeless wisdom and compassionate heart of a Buddha, right here and

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