Jack Kornfield, PhD, trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack cofounded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is a husband, grandfather, and activist. His 17 books have sold 2 million copies, translated into 22 languages. They include The Wise Heart; A Path with Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace;and No Time Like the Present. For more, visit jackkornfield.com.