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. 277 – Kid’s Series: Richie J. Davidson
For episode 277, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 276 – Kid’s Series: Sumi Loudon Kim
For episode 276, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 275 – Kid’s Series: Holistic Life Foundation
For episode 275, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 274 – Kid’s Series: Meena Srinivasan
For episode 274, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 273 – Kid’s Series: Dr. Christopher Willard
For episode 273, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 272 – Kid’s Series: Susan Kaiser Greenland
For episode 272, we are launching a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 271 – Henry Shukman
For episode 271, Sharon sits down with poet, author and Zen master Henry Shukman. After a spontaneous spiritual awakening at the age of 19,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 270 – Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances Part 2
For episode 270, we bring you the second of a two-part episode from the archives. Recorded in the early 2010s in a visit to…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 269 – Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances Part 1
For episode 269, we bring you the first of a two-part episode from the archives. Recorded in the early 2010s in a visit to…