Jack Kornfield, PhD, trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught worldwide since 1974. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos (#414) “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. Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. Maha Ghosananda, and Nani “Dipama” Barua, among others.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 (IMS) and Spirit Rock Center. Mahasi Sayadaw, Ven. Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. Early Life. #5: Jack Kornfield Jack Kornfield has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and was one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher.”—Thich Nhat Hanh “Jack is helping to pave the path for American Buddhism, bringing essential basics into our crazy modern lives. Kornfield experienced difficulty early in life at the hands of his father, a “workaholic scientist,” who Kornfield has described as paranoid, violent, and abusive. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. A Path with Heart Book Summary : “This important guidebook shows in detail and with great humor and insight the way to practice the Buddha’s universal teachings here in the West. Jack Kornfield was born July 16, 1945 as a fraternal twin to a family of four boys. Ajahn Chah, Ven. Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma and has studied with Ven. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practices to the West.