Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide. He’s led international Buddhist teacher meetings and has worked with many of the great teachers of our time. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and his books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. He is also a father, a husband, and an activist.

In this episode, Eric and Jack discuss his book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are

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In This Interview, Jack Kornfield and I Discuss Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness and …
His book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are
The first step to dealing with difficult emotions is seeing and accepting what’s there
How practicing mindfulness expands your window of tolerance 
Tools to help us remember the vastness
Remembering that our story is always changing
How we are bound to experience both the beauty and pain in life
The importance of compassion 
How there are many simple practices to transform our heart and mind
Choosing the best spiritual practices based on what we’re drawn to
His work with Father Greg Boyle, writer of Tattoos on the Heart
The possibility of seeing the Buddha-nature in every human being
The refuge in community and how we need each other
Trusting that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves
Learning to trust our inner knowledge, heart, and body
Accepting our fear and understanding that growth comes after fear
The doubting mind and our capacity to recognize it
Learning to not judge the thoughts that come up in meditation
His shift in life from actively getting things done into relaxing more and seeing how things turn out
How we all have the seeds of awakening within us

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Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West.&nbsp;Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide.&nbsp;He’s led international Buddhist teacher meetings and has worked with many of the great teachers of our time.&nbsp;He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and his books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.&nbsp;He is also a father, a husband, and an activist.In this episode, Eric and Jack discuss his book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781451693706" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Time Like the Present:&nbsp;Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jack Kornfield and I Discuss Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness and …<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781451693706" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Time Like the Present:&nbsp;Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are</a></li><li>The first step to dealing with difficult emotions is seeing and accepting what’s there</li><li>How practicing mindfulness expands your window of tolerance&nbsp;</li><li>Tools to help us remember the vastness</li><li>Remembering that our story is always changing</li><li>How we are bound to experience both the beauty and pain in life</li><li>The importance of compassion&nbsp;</li><li>How there are many simple practices to transform our heart and mind</li><li>Choosing the best spiritual practices based on what we’re drawn to</li><li>His work with Father Greg Boyle, writer of Tattoos on the Heart</li><li>The possibility of seeing the Buddha-nature in every human being</li><li>The refuge in community and how we need each other</li><li>Trusting that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves</li><li>Learning to trust our inner knowledge, heart, and body</li><li>Accepting our fear and understanding that growth comes after fear</li><li>The doubting mind and our capacity to recognize it</li><li>Learning to not judge the thoughts that come up in meditation</li><li>His shift in life from actively getting things done into relaxing more and seeing how things turn out</li><li>How we all have the seeds of awakening within us</li></ul>Jack Kornfield Links:<a href="https://jackkornfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jack’s Website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JackKornfield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jkornfield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jack_kornfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>If you enjoyed this conversation with Jack Kornfield you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/effortless-mindfulness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/tara-brach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tara Brach</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Jack Kornfield on Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness

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