HomeBlogNachiketa and the Lord of DeathAudio MeditationsBuddhistNachiketa and the Lord of DeathJKJack KornfieldPublished September 11, 2017 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read0:000:0015301×DownloadLead practices for others? Create your own in MindfulPro (14-day free trial) →In this talk, Jack Kornfield, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center, tells the story of Nachiketa, who was unafraid to face the Lord of Death. Was it courage? What can we reflect on from this? More from: Jack Kornfield Website Meditations Make a donation Share Copy linkContinue readingTaking Refuge in Awareness with Phillip MoffittRead How to Mindfully Notice Our Body and EmotionsRead How to Accept Life As It UnfoldsRead
