Jack Kornfield is a prominent figure in introducing Buddhist mindfulness to the West.
After studying as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma, he began teaching meditation internationally in 1974.
Kornfield co-founded the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Center, where he currently teaches.
He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has authored numerous bestselling books on Buddhism and mindfulness.
Kornfield's work combines his monastic training with Western psychology, making Buddhist teachings accessible to a broader audience.
He has worked with notable spiritual leaders, including the Dalai Lama, and continues to be an influential voice in meditation and Buddhist psychology.
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