As we encounter new experiences with a mindful and wise attention, we discover that one of three things will happen to our… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
“I would like to ofer some exercises that can help us use the Five Precepts to cultivate and strengthen mindfulness. It is… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
We must especially learn the art of directing mindfulness into the closed areas of our life. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
We have only now, only this single eternal moment opening and unfolding before us, day and night. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
With mindfulness, we are learning to observe in a new way, with balance and a powerful disidentification. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
There are many good forms of meditation practice. A good meditation practice is any one that develops awareness or mindfulness of our… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
We are awakened to the profound realization that the true path to liberation is to let go of everything. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived How well we have loved How well we have learned… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
“The Third Precept, to refrain from sexual misconduct, reminds us not to act out of sexual desire in such a way as… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
“When we let go of our battles and open our heart to things as they are, then we come to rest in the present… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
In opening we can see how many times we have mistaken small identities and fearful beliefs for our true nature and how limiting this… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
Wherever you are is the perfect place to awaken. This moment is the exact place to practice compassion and loving awareness. You have all… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
Acceptance does not mean inaction. We may need to respond, strongly at times...From a peaceful center we can respond instead of react. Unconscious reactions… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
To live in this precious animal body on this earth is as great a part of spiritual life as anything else. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
We do not have to improve ourselves; we just have to let go of what blocks our heart. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
To open deeply, as genuine spiritual life requires, we need tremendous courage and strength, a kind of warrior spirit. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
For most of us, generosity is a quality that must be developed. We have to respect that it will grow gradually; otherwise our spirituality… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
What is truly a part of our spiritual path is that which brings us alive. If gardening brings us alive, that is part of… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
“Working with these distractions, steadying the canoe, letting the waves pass by, and coming back again and again in a quiet and collected way,… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
To understand ourselves and our life is the point of insight meditation: to understand and to be free. — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
