Jack Kornfield
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
A pioneering Buddhist meditation teacher and philosopher known for insights on consciousness, compassion, and emotional nuance. Co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, he is frequently cited across wellness and personal development podcasts for his teachings on mindfulness and Buddhist concepts such as the "near enemy"—the subtle distinction between related emotional states like compassion versus pity. His work bridges meditation practice with psychological understanding of human consciousness and reactivity.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 25, 2026
Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted Therapy
“Meditation teacher quoted on the mystery of consciousness: how planet Earth went from rocks to opera”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 18, 2026
A Buddhist Antidote To Fear And Anxiety | Devin Berry
“Buddhist teacher whose teachings Devon encountered early in his meditation practice journey”
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson · Feb 9, 2026
Reducing Reactivity (Without Becoming a Doormat) with Sharon Salzberg
“Early meditation teacher; pictured with Sharon Salzberg at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in historical photograph from 1970s”
Unexplainable · Nov 19, 2025
Lost on the road to enlightenment
“Author of 'A Path with Heart' and meditation instructor whose book influenced Willoughby Britton's initial meditation practice”
Dare to Lead with Brené Brown · Oct 15, 2025
Brené and Adam Grant on the Skillsets of Empathy
“Buddhist teacher cited for concept of 'near enemy'—how compassion's near enemy is pity, similar to empathy's near enemy being sympathy”