Freedom is fulfilled by seeing the truth and then embodying it in every part of your life.
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
Short Program | On-Land
Saturday, November 22 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Inner Technology for Outer Technology
The outer technology we use is a product of the human mind. It can enhance and serve us—or lead to greater difficulty. Together, let us explore the inner source code from which our outer technologies arise. Buddhist psychology offers a clear and sophisticated inner technology for well-being, both individually and collectively. Throughout this daylong, we will discover—through teachings, meditations, stories, practices, and dialogue—how this inner technology can help us navigate the outer technological world with wisdom, understanding, and compassion.
Jack Kornfield
Retreat | On-Land
April 17 - April 19, 2026 | Friday - Sunday | 2 nights
The Spiritual Leader: Achieving High Performance and Navigating Life Transitions with Mindfulness
Transitions—selling a business, changing careers, starting a family—ask a lot of us. They stretch our identities, shift our priorities, and call us to lead from a place deeper than strategy.
Navigating Life Transitions is a 3-day, 2-night private residential retreat designed for YPO members. Held April 17-19, 2026 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center—just 45 minutes north of San Francisco—this gathering offers practical tools and perspectives for meeting change with insight and clarity. Whether you're navigating a shift in your professional or personal life, the retreat will leave you with a fresh outlook and skills to sustain mindfulness in the midst of daily life.
Upcoming Drop-Ins
Drop-in | On-Land
Monday, November 24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 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, November 24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 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, December 15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 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.