“We have so many ideas and beliefs about ourselves. We told ourselves story about what we want and who we are, smart or kind. Often these are the unexamined and limited ideas of others that we have internalized and then gone on to life out.”
Quote by Jack Kornfield
Work
Meditation for Beginners: Six Guided Meditations for Insight, Inner Clarity, and Cultivating a Compassionate Heart
Meditation for Beginners is a comprehensive resource for individuals new to the practice of meditation. It includes detailed instructions for six distinct meditations, each crafted to help readers cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. The meditations are intended to foster insight, improve mental clarity, and nurture a sense of compassion. The book is suitable for those seeking to establish a meditation practice or enhance their existing one. more
Author
Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield is an American author and meditation teacher, born in 1945. His works mainly focus on Buddhist meditation and spiritual growth, which have won him a wide audience. more
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