The Wise Heart: An Exploration of Buddhist Psychology and Its Universal Teachings

Andy Pandy: I highly recommend this book by Jack Kornfield.

United Kingdom on Oct 07, 2023

Amazon Customer: Jack is an excellent author and meditation teacher.

United States on Jul 07, 2023

Mars Sol: me encanto este libro es buenisimo lo ame

Mexico on Apr 03, 2023

Marie S.: I already have read, love and treasure this book (paperback edition) by Jack Kornfeld. I would recommend it over and over for those interested in these areas. I ordered in in hardcover for my library and the condition of the book that arrived was disappointing. I bought it as "new" and it arrived looking used, yellowing pages and crinkled jacket. I doubt I would order from this bookseller again.

United States on Mar 31, 2023

Nancy: I found this book very helpful. As I read, I could hear Jack Kornfield’s voice in my head.

United States on Mar 30, 2023

Rick Rowland: One of the best books I’ve ever read. Very practical, very useful for day-to-day living.

United States on Mar 23, 2023

Jane Parsons DeWitt: Wie Psychotherapie.

Germany on Mar 07, 2023

Kort Cooper: Tremendous teachings and a phenomenal entry into Buddhist psychology. Very useful western style approach that helps transmit the deepest Buddhist teachings in a digestible manner to a western audience. Amazing teacher!

United Kingdom on Dec 07, 2022

Laura: An excellent read; gentle, informative, easy to follow, I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion, do no harm. A practice, especially being vegan, that I try to follow and instill in others every day.

Canada on Feb 21, 2022

Trevor Neal: Divided into 5 parts, Jack Kornfield's book, 'The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology,' is an insightful introduction to Buddhist psychology for beginning students. A must read, 'The Wise Heart' is interspersed with fresh insights into psychology both east and west.

In parts I and II Mr. Kornfield commences with a discussion of the Buddhist idea of self and consciousness. Then he continues with an examination of practices of mindfulness. In part III he begins to look at suffering and its transformation through mindfulness practices. Part IV offers guidance on finding freedom in the midst of suffering. Part V introduces the path of the Boddhisattva and the application of Buddhist teachings into the world around us.

Each part is subdivided into specific chapters in which Mr. Korfield introduces an element of Buddhist psychology. Then he includes personal anecdotes and real life stories which illustrate the principle introduced. He ends each chapter with a meditation for readers to practice.

I found Mr. Kornfield's thoughts on interdependence, emptiness, and the nature of consciousness especially intriguing. He shows how the...

United States on May 26, 2014