How to be in the darkness

From Shambala Sun I found this guided meditation by Jack Kornfield. I think of him as the first person (teacher) who truly opened up the possibilities of meditation to me many years ago. I lived very near his center and was lucky enough to visit often as well.

You can sample his gentle guidance here:

He’s written a new book that includes guided meditations of which the above is one.

A Lamp in the Darkness: Illuminating the Path Through Difficult Times” — When the path ahead is dark, how can we keep from stumbling? How do we make our way with courage and dignity? “Inside each of us is an eternal light that I call ‘the One Who Knows,’” writes Jack Kornfield. “Awakening to this wisdom can help us find our way through pain and suffering with grace and tenderness.” For anyone seeking answers during a time of trial, he offers A Lamp in the Darkness, a book-and-CD program filled with spiritual and psychological insights, hope-giving stories, and special guided meditations for skillfully navigating life’s inevitable storms.”

I guess the guided meditation is a separate CD:
Other books I’ve read and enjoyed by Jack Kornfield are here:

More posts with Jack Kornfield on Beyond Meds here.

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