Jack Kornfield, PhD

Jack Kornfield is teaching during Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 6 | Multi-Faculty | February 6-13, 2027 about the following topic:

The Secret Beauty: How to See With the Eyes of the Heart

Practices and beautiful teachings that awaken and love, wisdom and joy.

Connection is an expression of love. It brings blessing and understanding. Together we will use powerful practices from the Buddhist storehouse , combined with transformative stories and an invitation to open to mystery, courage and tenderness. We will discover profound connection with ourselves, one another and the world, and end with a quiet mind and a loving open heart.

Jack Kornfield, PhD 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. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a father, husband and activist.

His 16 books have been translated into 22 languages and sold more than two million copies. They include, A Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology, A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry.