An act of generosity opens our body, heart, and spirit and brings us closer to freedom.
Jack Kornfield, PhD
Residential Retreat Teacher
Jack 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. His books include A Path with Heart; Buddha's Little Instruction Book; Teachings of the Buddha; Seeking the Heart of Wisdom; Living Dharma; A Still Forest Pool; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace; The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology; and Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are.
Jack Kornfield's Upcoming Programs
Retreat | Online | Hybrid
Saturday, September 28 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Love and Relationship: The Great Spiritual Practice
We are always in relationship—with ourselves, partners, family, and the community and world around us. Join us for a day of heartfelt teachings and practices, as Trudy and Jack share what’s helped them over a lifetime of practice. At this time in our lives and in the world, we need the practices of wisdom and love, skill and communion. As we learn the skills of love with those nearby, we can learn to expand this practice to the world beyond.
Retreat | On-Land | Hybrid
Saturday, September 28 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Love and Relationship: The Great Spiritual Practice
We are always in relationship—with ourselves, partners, family, and the community and world around us. Join us for a day of heartfelt teachings and practices, as Trudy and Jack share what’s helped them over a lifetime of practice. At this time in our lives and in the world, we need the practices of wisdom and love, skill and communion. As we learn the skills of love with those nearby, we can learn to expand this practice to the world beyond.
Upcoming Drop-Ins
Drop-in | Online
Monday, August 19 | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Monday Night Meditation & Talk
For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the Buddha, and practice Insight Meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation, a short break, and a Dharma talk.
Jack Kornfield
Drop-in | Online
Monday, September 2 | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Monday Night Meditation & Talk
For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the Buddha, and practice Insight Meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation, a short break, and a Dharma talk.
Jack Kornfield
Drop-in | Online
Monday, September 30 | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Monday Night Meditation & Talk
For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the Buddha, and practice Insight Meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation, a short break, and a Dharma talk.
Jack Kornfield
Dharma Library
Can't join us live online or on the land? Study and practice at your convenience with Jack Kornfield through our new library of recordings, articles, and self-paced online courses.