What does it mean to see honestly and listen deeply to the cries of the world? …You become a Buddha. You steady your heart. You trust your body. You see how difficult it is to be human, and how magnificent and beautiful. You see that suffering isn’t the end of the story. And when you meditate, meditation is just a kind of preparation for living wisely. In the end, you can listen to this one question: “What would love have me do today?”
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology, and is a father, husband, and activist.