Jack Kornfield si?a facut pregatirea de calugar budist in manastiri din Thailanda, India si Birmania. Are un doctorat in psihologie clinica si a predat, de?a lungul anilor, in centre si universitati din intreaga lume. Este unul dintre cei mai importanti maestri care au introdus practica budista a mindfulness?ului in Occident. Cartile sale au fost traduse in peste 20 de limbi si vandute in mai mult de un milion de exemplare. De acelasi autor: A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life (1993), After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path (2001), The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace (2002), Meditation for Beginners (2005), No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are (2018).