All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World - Hardcover

by Jack Kornfield (Author)

A powerful collection of teachings and stories to nourish your soul and awaken wisdom for navigating our uncertain world

"Jack Kornfield is one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time." --Alice Walker

Beloved meditation teacher Jack Kornfield is known for his storytelling, weaving insights that touch our hearts among tales that capture our imagination. In All in This Together, Jack shares teachings and stories that are perfect for this moment--stories and wise words that help us remember our basic goodness, free ourselves from fear, and pave a path to a world where we all belong.

These marvelous tales and teachings range from Jack's training in the monasteries of Burma, to the life of the Buddha, to Arthurian legend. Some are ancient, some are new. Many are Jack's, and some are from revered voices, including Ram Dass and Mary Oliver. Together, these stories offer inspiration:

- Trusting the gifts of interconnectedness
- Envisioning generosity to change the world
- Being of service as an endless source of happiness
- The healing power of love... always

Throughout, Jack reminds us that the universal pain and beauty of our human experience is what can ultimately connect us. As Jack writes, "Our shared stories make us larger than ourselves. Let them move you and wake you up and remind you: We are all in this together."

Author Biography

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.