Jack Kornfield

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.