Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour Podcast
The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common-sense vernacular.
Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humour, and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her upcoming workbook, Living Lovingkindness, will be released in January 2027. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. Learn more at www.sharonsalzberg.com. Photo via Tawni Bannister
Most Recent Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour Podcasts
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 286 – Engaged Compassion: Parker J. Palmer & Jerry Colonna
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 285 – Engaged Compassion: Anu Gupta
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 284 – Devon and Nico Hase
For episode 284, Devon and Nico Hase return to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about their new book, This Messy, Gorgeous…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 283 – Engaged Compassion: Valarie Kaur
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 282 – Elisha Goldstein
For episode 282, Elisha Goldstein, PhD, returns to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 281 – Engaged Compassion: Jerry Colonna
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 280 – IMS 50th Anniversary w/ Dipa Ma
For episode 280 of the Metta Hour, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Insight Meditation Society, which opened doors on Valentine’s Day…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 279 – Jack Kornfield
For episode 279, Jack Kornfield returns to the Metta Hour to talk about his new book, “All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 278 – Parvati Markus
For episode 278, Sharon sits down with author and friend, Parvati Markus, the editor of the new Ram Dass book, “There is No Other:…