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Mentioned in 17 episodes
A Path With Heart
A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
Book • 1993
This book is a definitive guide to the practice of traditional mindfulness in America, particularly within the context of American Buddhism.
It covers a wide range of topics including the fundamentals of spiritual practice, the stages of insight, dealing with personal issues such as abuse and self-loathing, and the role of psychotherapy in spiritual growth.
Kornfield uses personal stories, practical techniques, and guided meditations to help readers navigate the complexities of spiritual life and achieve inner peace, wholeness, and understanding.
The book is designed to be a universal guide for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and live an authentic life.
It covers a wide range of topics including the fundamentals of spiritual practice, the stages of insight, dealing with personal issues such as abuse and self-loathing, and the role of psychotherapy in spiritual growth.
Kornfield uses personal stories, practical techniques, and guided meditations to help readers navigate the complexities of spiritual life and achieve inner peace, wholeness, and understanding.
The book is designed to be a universal guide for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and live an authentic life.
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as a collection of books written by 

on Buddhist teachings and practices.


Tim Ferriss


Jack Kornfield

2,052 snips
#684: Jack Kornfield — How to Reduce Anxiety and Polish the Lens of Consciousness
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as the book that her father sent her after a childhood friend committed suicide.


Willoughby Britton

613 snips
#705: Dr. Willoughby Britton — The Hidden Risks of Meditation, Overlaps with Psychedelic Risks, Harm Reduction Strategies, How to Choose a Retreat, Near-Death Experiences, and More
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as one of his favorite guests, whose books he has read.


Tim Ferriss

283 snips
#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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as one of Jack Kornfield's books.


Tim Ferriss

228 snips
#688: In Case You Missed It: July 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
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in relation to the metaphor of a spiritual path.


Eric Zimmer

44 snips
Mastering Change When Everything is Changing with Brad Stulberg
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when discussing teachers who influenced her.


Kristin Neff

24 snips
Kryptonite for the Inner Critic, Self-Compassion Series, Kristin Neff, PhD
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as an ecumenical book with its heart squarely within Buddhism.

Daniel Ingram

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[BEST OF] Buddhist Enlightenment: Impermanence, No Self, and the Dark Night of the Soul
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as a classic book on Buddhist teachings.


Eric Zimmer

20 snips
How to Bring Curiosity and Mindfulness Into Everyday Life with Noah Rasheta
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as one of Jack Kornfield's books.


Tim Ferriss

20 snips
#609: In Case You Missed It: June 2022 Recap of “The Tim Ferriss Show”
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for its accessible approach to meditation.

Daniel Ingram

17 snips
Meditation and Ontology (with Daniel Ingram)
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as a great book for those starting out on a spiritual journey.

Daniel Ingram

12 snips
Hardcore Meditation: A conversation between Dave Nadig and Daniel Ingram
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while discussing family life and spiritual practice.

Daniel Ingram

Ep292: Dharma Reunited - Daniel Ingram and Delson Armstrong 2
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as one of 

's successful books.


Dan Harris


Jack Kornfield

Love, Death, Tech and Psychedelics, Jack Kornfield, Meditation O.G.
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as one of the books that inspired him, but lacked a clear roadmap to Buddhism.

Cortland Dahl

A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism with Cortland Dahl
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as one of the early people trying to operationalize Buddhist stages of insight.

Daniel Ingram

Emergent Phenomena with Daniel M. Ingram
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as one of 

's books.


Tim Ferriss


Jack Kornfield

#414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos
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in the context of differing views on the stages of insight and Kundalini.

Daniel Ingram

Understanding the Categories of Insight, with Daniel Ingram
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when discussing teachers who have written about mindfulness and compassion.


Kristin Neff

Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff
Recommended by 

as a foundational meditation manual, frequently referenced in his practice.


Ralph De La Rosa

Ralph De La Rosa on Neuroplasticity, Substance Abuse, and Myths about Meditation (#4)
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during a discussion about his work and teachings.


Jack Kornfield

Can You Be OK With Uncertainty? | Jack Kornfield