About the author
Jack Kornfield (born 1945) is an American psychologist, writer, and teacher in the Vipassana movement in American Theravada Buddhism. He trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma and India, first as a student of the Thai forest master Ajahn Chah and Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma. He has taught mindfulness meditation worldwide since 1974. In 1975, he co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, and subsequently in 1987, Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Kornfield has worked as a peacemaker and activist, organized teacher training, and led international gatherings of Buddhist teachers including the Dalai Lama. == Biography == Kornfield is of Jewish descent and has three brothers. He is a fraternal twin. His father was a scientist, which brought him to an interest in healing, medicine and science. He took a course in Asian philosophy with Dr. Wing-tsit Chan. Kornfield ended up majoring in Asian studies. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1967, Kornfield joined the Peace Corps and was sent to Thailand where he worked on tropical medicine teams in the Mekong River valley.
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💬 What our editors say about Jack Kornfield's books
“Kornfield’s guide excels in its clarity, serving as an indispensable manual for those new to Insight meditation. The progressive instructions effectively transform abstract mindfulness into tangible daily habits, fostering…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meditation for Beginners
“Kornfield’s compilation serves as a robust manual for the serious spiritual practitioner, offering nuanced insights into the stages of transformation. However, it may not suit readers seeking quick fixes, ritualistic dogma, or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Awakening Is Real: A Guide to the Deeper Dimensions of the Inner Journey
“Ophuls and Kornfield deliver a refreshing dismantling of meditation misconceptions, offering a direct path devoid of jargon. Their humorous approach makes the material highly accessible for beginners eager to start their…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Buddha Takes No Prisoners: A Meditator's Survival Guide
📋 Editions by Jack Kornfield in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation for Beginners | 2008 | St. Martin's Essentials / | 104 | 9781591799429 |
| Awakening Is Real: A Guide to the Deeper Dimensions of the Inner | 2012 | Sounds True | 8 | 9781604077896 |
| Buddha Takes No Prisoners: A Meditator's Survival Guide | 2007 | North Atlantic Books | 192 | 9781556436345 |
| After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the | 2001 | Bantam | 336 | 9780553378290 |
| Being Peace | 2024 | Parallax Press | 160 | 9781952692765 |
