--- product_id: 1692867 title: "The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology" price: "130.45 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1692867-the-wise-heart-a-guide-to-the-universal-teachings-buddhist store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology **Price:** 130.45 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology - **How much does it cost?** 130.45 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1692867-the-wise-heart-a-guide-to-the-universal-teachings-buddhist) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A guide to the transformative power of Buddhist psychology—for meditators and mental health professionals, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. You have within you unlimited capacities for extraordinary love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom—and here is how to awaken them. In The Wise Heart, celebrated author and psychologist Jack Kornfield offers the most accessible, comprehensive, and illuminating guide to Buddhist psychology ever published in the West. Here is a vision of radiant human dignity, a journey to the highest expression of human possibility—and a practical path for realizing it in our own lives. Review: Wise Heart Review - Divided into 5 parts, Jack Kornfield's book, 'The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology,' is an insightful introduction to Buddhist psychology for beginning students. A must read, 'The Wise Heart' is interspersed with fresh insights into psychology both east and west. In parts I and II Mr. Kornfield commences with a discussion of the Buddhist idea of self and consciousness. Then he continues with an examination of practices of mindfulness. In part III he begins to look at suffering and its transformation through mindfulness practices. Part IV offers guidance on finding freedom in the midst of suffering. Part V introduces the path of the Boddhisattva and the application of Buddhist teachings into the world around us. Each part is subdivided into specific chapters in which Mr. Korfield introduces an element of Buddhist psychology. Then he includes personal anecdotes and real life stories which illustrate the principle introduced. He ends each chapter with a meditation for readers to practice. I found Mr. Kornfield's thoughts on interdependence, emptiness, and the nature of consciousness especially intriguing. He shows how the concepts of interdependence and emptiness illustrate that there is no separation between the things that make up the universe; instead, things have no intrinsic qualities unto themselves. The perception of separation is merely an illusion. However, everyday experiential consciousness perceives separation. This is our thinking, planning mind. It is the part of our consciousness that reviews the past, and simulates the future. Our feelings of anger, guilt, denial, jealousy, depression, fear, desire, and momentary pleasures stem from this experiential consciousness. It is the segment of our selves attached to our experiences. Nonetheless, there is more to consciousness than this experiential side. There is also an aspect of consciousness that is pure awareness, a witnessing aspect, that is untainted pure potential. It is this witnessing aspect which could be considered pantheistic. Unlike contemporary western philosophy, in Buddhism consciousness is the foundation of existence, and the witnessing aspect of consciousness permeates throughout reality. The trick for a practitioner is to access this witnessing aspect of consciousness for themselves. Buddhism elaborates on a methodology for awakening to the witnessing within us and in the outer reality around us. Right living, right thinking, and mindfulness practices assist in this awakening. This mindfulness methodology also assists us in navigating the suffering states that we endure through our experiential everyday consciousness. One thing that readers must be aware of is 'like the finger pointing to the moon,' concepts can point the way to 'witnessing' consciousness. However, concepts fall short, and we should not mistake the finger that points for the moon itself. This is part of the reason for the emphasis on practice in Buddhism, because it is the practice and not the concepts that transform. Buddhism like other branches of mysticism also employs metaphors to describe what cannot be adequately named. Two metaphors that Mr. Kornfield discussed were the sky and the mirror. The sky represents pure awareness, whereas clouds within the sky serve as experience and the mental states resulting from this experience. Reflections within the mirror also embodies experience whereas the clear mirror again represents a pure witnessing awareness that is unclouded by experience. I like what Mr. Kornfield said about the brain's malleability. Utilizing scientific evidence to back up Buddhist philosophy, he illustrates that we can change our patterns of thinking and behavior. Through proper practice at any age we can actually change our brain's wiring. The beauty of 'A Wise Heart,' is that it imparts a message of inspiration, hope, and a path to freedom. This short synopsis cannot do justice to all of the contents within this book. Therefore, I urge other readers to pick up this book, read it, and contemplate its message for themselves. I assure you that you will be richly rewarded for your efforts. Review: wonderful, transformative book - This is a wonderful, transformative book. Jack Kornfield is a former Buddhist monk and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Incorporating Buddhist teaching, real-life stories, and scientific research, he explains Buddhism to the Western mind better than any other book I’ve ever read. And he teaches us how to cultivate mindfulness and to live with a peaceful and loving heart. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,093 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books) #72 in Spiritualism #1,054 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,531 Reviews | ## Images ![The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JOalt2YKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wise Heart Review *by T***L on May 26, 2014* Divided into 5 parts, Jack Kornfield's book, 'The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology,' is an insightful introduction to Buddhist psychology for beginning students. A must read, 'The Wise Heart' is interspersed with fresh insights into psychology both east and west. In parts I and II Mr. Kornfield commences with a discussion of the Buddhist idea of self and consciousness. Then he continues with an examination of practices of mindfulness. In part III he begins to look at suffering and its transformation through mindfulness practices. Part IV offers guidance on finding freedom in the midst of suffering. Part V introduces the path of the Boddhisattva and the application of Buddhist teachings into the world around us. Each part is subdivided into specific chapters in which Mr. Korfield introduces an element of Buddhist psychology. Then he includes personal anecdotes and real life stories which illustrate the principle introduced. He ends each chapter with a meditation for readers to practice. I found Mr. Kornfield's thoughts on interdependence, emptiness, and the nature of consciousness especially intriguing. He shows how the concepts of interdependence and emptiness illustrate that there is no separation between the things that make up the universe; instead, things have no intrinsic qualities unto themselves. The perception of separation is merely an illusion. However, everyday experiential consciousness perceives separation. This is our thinking, planning mind. It is the part of our consciousness that reviews the past, and simulates the future. Our feelings of anger, guilt, denial, jealousy, depression, fear, desire, and momentary pleasures stem from this experiential consciousness. It is the segment of our selves attached to our experiences. Nonetheless, there is more to consciousness than this experiential side. There is also an aspect of consciousness that is pure awareness, a witnessing aspect, that is untainted pure potential. It is this witnessing aspect which could be considered pantheistic. Unlike contemporary western philosophy, in Buddhism consciousness is the foundation of existence, and the witnessing aspect of consciousness permeates throughout reality. The trick for a practitioner is to access this witnessing aspect of consciousness for themselves. Buddhism elaborates on a methodology for awakening to the witnessing within us and in the outer reality around us. Right living, right thinking, and mindfulness practices assist in this awakening. This mindfulness methodology also assists us in navigating the suffering states that we endure through our experiential everyday consciousness. One thing that readers must be aware of is 'like the finger pointing to the moon,' concepts can point the way to 'witnessing' consciousness. However, concepts fall short, and we should not mistake the finger that points for the moon itself. This is part of the reason for the emphasis on practice in Buddhism, because it is the practice and not the concepts that transform. Buddhism like other branches of mysticism also employs metaphors to describe what cannot be adequately named. Two metaphors that Mr. Kornfield discussed were the sky and the mirror. The sky represents pure awareness, whereas clouds within the sky serve as experience and the mental states resulting from this experience. Reflections within the mirror also embodies experience whereas the clear mirror again represents a pure witnessing awareness that is unclouded by experience. I like what Mr. Kornfield said about the brain's malleability. Utilizing scientific evidence to back up Buddhist philosophy, he illustrates that we can change our patterns of thinking and behavior. Through proper practice at any age we can actually change our brain's wiring. The beauty of 'A Wise Heart,' is that it imparts a message of inspiration, hope, and a path to freedom. This short synopsis cannot do justice to all of the contents within this book. Therefore, I urge other readers to pick up this book, read it, and contemplate its message for themselves. I assure you that you will be richly rewarded for your efforts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful, transformative book *by M***M on May 19, 2025* This is a wonderful, transformative book. Jack Kornfield is a former Buddhist monk and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Incorporating Buddhist teaching, real-life stories, and scientific research, he explains Buddhism to the Western mind better than any other book I’ve ever read. And he teaches us how to cultivate mindfulness and to live with a peaceful and loving heart. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compassion for oneself and others is front and center. *by M***O on February 23, 2020* After wearing out my first, this is the second new copy I've purchased. Invaluable to the Cognitive Behavioral or DBT therapist, the book is also a deeply convincing and compassionate read for anyone who finds the evolution of recent American culture repellent, or for anyone who concludes that to be reasonably satisfied with life, one must swim against the current. In fact, swimming against the current is the last thing Kornfield would recommend. Instead he teaches us with painstaking clarity and fluid prose, how to identify and relax into our own currents. Anyone who is even vaguely familiar with the noble truths of Buddhist philosophy will find great energy and solace here. The book is a must, and the Audible recording equally valuable, to anyone who wants to live a sound, compassionate life with equanimity and poise. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology - Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha - Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1692867-the-wise-heart-a-guide-to-the-universal-teachings-buddhist](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1692867-the-wise-heart-a-guide-to-the-universal-teachings-buddhist) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*