Skip to content

Acceptance Quote by Jack Kornfield

“A second quality of mature sirituality is kindness. It is based on a fundamental notion of self-acceptance…” quote by Jack Kornfield
Download Open image
“A second quality of mature sirituality is kindness. It is based on a fundamental notion of self-acceptance…”

Jack Kornfield

About This Quote

Source Book: A Path with the Heart, 1997

Mature spirituality expresses kindness, rooted in self‑acceptance and inner peace.

In simple terms: Kindness grows from accepting oneself.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑acceptance to foster kindness.

Themes

compassion self‑acceptance spiritual growth

Mood

calm empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • relationships
  • volunteer work
  • personal development

Key Concepts

mindfulness inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑acceptance influence your kindness to others?
  • What limits should be set when practicing compassion?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can be misused without boundaries.

2.6 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Jack Kornfield

Explore all 324 Jack Kornfield quotes

More Acceptance quotes

Browse all 3,964 Acceptance quotes