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Every book Jack Kornfield recommended on podcasts
Jack Kornfield recommended and discussed significant works concerning human progress, social history, and spiritual literature during his appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show alongside Elizabeth Gilbert. Kornfield recommended Steven Pinker's book The Better Angels of Our Nature, praising the Harvard professor, anthropologist, and historian for his remarkable work regarding historical trends and human progress. He also recommended Bury the Chains by Adam Hochschild, describing it as a wonderful book documenting the historical ending of slavery in the British Empire. Additionally, Kornfield talked about visiting Ram Dass and mentioned his classic bestseller from the nineteen-sixties, Be Here Now, reflecting on its enduring cultural and spiritual impact. Through these recommendations, Kornfield highlighted books that chronicle historical liberation movements, examine the long-term trajectory of human society, and offer deep spiritual insights into presence and mindfulness.
Books recommended by Jack Kornfield
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Bury the Chains
Bury the Chains by Adam Hochschild is a powerful historical account detailing the abolition of slavery in the British Empire and the dedicated activists who fought to end the trade.
Recommended“in that same regard there's a wonderful book called bury the chain which is about the ending of slavery in the British Empire”
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The Better Angels of Our Nature
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker is a comprehensive historical study arguing that violence has steadily declined over the course of human history.
Recommended“one of my favorite recent books is called the better angels of our Nature by Steven Pinker and he's a remarkable Professor Harvard Anthropologist historian”
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Be Here Now
Be Here Now by Ram Dass is a classic spiritual guide and bestselling phenomenon that blends ancient Eastern teachings with countercultural mindfulness.
Discussed“visiting spending time with rdos who for listeners that don't know was the author of this bestseller in the 60s called be here now”
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The Book of Joy
Discussed“there's a wonderful book that came out last year the year before called The Book Of Joy which was a conversation between the Dal Lama and Archbishop tutu”
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Books Jack Kornfield wrote
- A Lamp in the Darkness
- The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace
- A Path with Heart
- The Wise Heart
- Meditation for Beginners
- Bringing Home the Dharma
- Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield | The Tim Ferriss Show | 2024-07-02 | 4 |
Other mentions (6: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and Dan Gman who wrote emotional intelligence that sold 10 million copies and many others”
“and I did a book one of the books I've done is called a lamp in the darkness and it contains I think eight or nine different guided practices”
“or I have a little book called The Art of forgiveness loving kindness and peace which is very simple stories and practices”
“if you want something that's richer and Fuller then you could look at one of my bigger books like a path with heart”
“or the wise heart the guide to the principles of Buddhist psychology”
“So some of the other things just to recommend, I have a book entitled The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace, which has both stories in it and written on instructions for joy practice and loving-kindness and compassion practice.”