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How NBA Coach Phil Jackson Taught His Teams Mindfulness | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

When Phil Jackson began coaching the Chicago Bulls—and later the Los Angeles Lakers—he says he used the Zen philosophy of mindfulness to help build both teams.

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Phil Jackson
2013
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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary “Mamba mentality.

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Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson (introduction)
2025
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Phil Jackson on Integrating Mindfulness Practice with the Chicago Bulls Team

This Video is from the Global Mindfulness Summit brought to you by Wisdom 2.0. Our mission is to apply ancient wisdom in the modern world.

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Phil Jackson
2020
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Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior

“Not only is there more to life than basketball, there’s a lot more to basketball than basketball.” —Phil Jackson Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game.

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Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty
2025
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Coached by the Zen Master, the Knicks Try Mindfulness

Most players said they found the exercises useful, even if they were not quite sure what they were doing.

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Mike Vorkunov
2016
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Zen Principles Phil Jackson Used to Coach Dennis Rodman | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson says he’s long sought spiritual practices to help quiet his restless mind. In his new book, Eleven Rings, Phil says three Zen principles have been critical to him as a leader.

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Phil Jackson
2013
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Eleven Rings

During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values.

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Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty
2025
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Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson | Meditation

Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson were able to tap into mindfulness in order to help the Black Mamba reach flow state and help the Lakers win multiple championships. With meditation, you can lose the egos of the individuals of the team in order to attain a collective success and selflessness.

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Phil Jackson
2017
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Phil Jackson’s 11 Principles of Mindful Leadership

Phil Jackson’s principles support the idea that a leader’s job is to build leaders at all levels.

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LeadershipNow Staff
2013
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