by Garrison Institute | Jul 7, 2017 | Contemplative-Based Resilience, Retreat, Social Justice
Over the last 40 years, Jack Kornfield has been a significant force in bringing Buddhist practices to the United States. In 1967, he graduated from Dartmouth College, joined the Peace Corps, and was assigned to service in Thailand. Kornfield then trained as a Buddhist...
by Garrison Institute | Jun 27, 2017 | Books, Insights, Retreat, Social Change, Social Justice
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by global problems. Climate change. Children fleeing violence in Central America. Wars across the Middle East. Streams of refugees. Racism. Prison reform. Black Lives Matter. Homelessness. Economic injustice. Political gridlock. These...
