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#414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos

1h 59min2020 MAR 13
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Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos | Brought to you by FreshBooks and 99designs. "We have the opportunity, even in difficult times, to let our spirit shine." — Jack Kornfield Jack Kornfield (@JackKornfield) trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, shortly thereafter becoming one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974. Jack has had a profound and direct impact on my life, and I'm thrilled to have him on the podcast once again. Jack co-founded theInsight Meditation Societyin Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachersSharon SalzbergandJoseph Goldsteinand theSpirit RockCenter in Woodacre, California. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a father, husband,andactivist. Jack's books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies, includingThe Wise Heart,A Lamp in the Da...

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