A wealth of inner strength follows in the wake of mindfulness and persistence. Such strength is often accompanied by feelings of calm and joy; but, more important, it allows us to remain awake and free under conditions of both joy and sorrow.
Gil Fronsdal
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Gil Fronsdal has practiced Zen and vipassanā since 1975 and holds a PhD in Buddhist Studies from Stanford. Trained by Jack Kornfield, he is the founder and primary teacher at Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City. A husband and father, he is the author of The Issue at Hand and translator of The Dhammapada, among other notable Buddhist publications.