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. 16 – Perspective
There are so many events that occur completely unbeknownst to us throughout our day-to-day lives. Our understanding changes when we discover that the possibility…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 15 – Three Visionary Statements of the Buddha
Sharon analyzes a few of the great sage’s three visionary statements in an effort to illuminate the practical truth therein. Whether interpreted through text…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 14 – Buddhist Personality Type and the Wisdom of Trust
Sharon sits down for a Metta Hour meetup with Raghu Markus and Noah Lampert to discuss the Buddhist Personality Types, the all-consuming qualities of…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 13 – Real Happiness at Work
What does real happiness actually feel like, and how can we embody the essence with clarity and compassion? Sharon provides a detailed exploration of…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 12 – Concentration & Insight
Concentration & Insight We often experience ourselves as a fragmented and scattered assimilation of thoughts and emotions. How can we gather this fractured energy…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 11 – Open Your Heart In Paradise Q&A
Sharon responds to a variety of questions at the 2010 Open Your Heart in Paradise retreat. Topics discussed include the necessity and desire for…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 10 – Mindful Millennials
Mindful Millennials Sharon Salzberg and Jared Levy join Raghu Markus for a discussion about the current spiritual landscape, and some of the more encouraging…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 9 – It’s All About Relationship
It’s All About Relationship Sharon details her origin story in relation to mindfulness practice and describes the different approaches we can take in integrating…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 8 – Love is Space
Love is Space “Develop a mind so filled with love that it resembles space.” Sharon uses this quote, from the Buddha, to emphasize the…