Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 45 – Along the Path
This week, Sharon digs the into some of the reoccurring challenges we all encounter along the path. Our path to liberation is not a linear…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour Podcast
Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher and NY Times bestselling author. She has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974, when she first began teaching. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and the author of ten books including NY Times bestseller, Real Happiness, her seminal work, Lovingkindness and her forthcoming release by Flatiron Books, Real Love. Renowned for her down-to-earth teaching style, Sharon offers a secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings, making them instantly accessible. She is a regular columnist for On Being, a contributor to Huffington Post, and the host of her own podcast: The Metta Hour.
For more information on Sharon Salzberg, visit www.SharonSalzberg.com.
Most Recent Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour Podcasts
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 44 – Reflections for Sustained Practice
Sharon shares four reflections on the Dharma for sustained practice. Who in the Western world can imagine sitting in silent meditation for years at…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 43 – The Historical Buddha
This special episode of Metta Hour is dedicated to exploring the life of the historical Buddha. Sharon discusses the historical Buddha as a human,…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 42 – Rev Angel Kyodo Williams- Bridging Activism & Spirituality
This week on, Metta Hour, Sharon has a conversation with Rev Angel Kyodo Williams about political activism and spiritual practice. What is the interplay…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 41 – Transformational Activism
Sharon sits down with Ethan Nichtern and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to talk about transformational activism. The three discuss what exactly transformational activism…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 40 – Inner City Youth and Meditation
Sharon sits down with Ali Smith, Andy Gonzalez and Atman Smith of the Holistic Life Foundation at the JCC Manhattan to talk about their…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 39 – Buddha with a Smartphone with Ethan Nichtern
In this episode, Sharon sits down with author and Buddhist teacher, Ethan Nichtern. Together they discuss with their live audience, life with a smartphone and…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 38 – Metta, Concentration and Balance
We are reminded that when we are seeking balance, to practice meditation is to make a home of the deeper places that we have…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 37 – Questions On Loving Kindness
Pulling from her insight and wealth of experience in the art of mindfulness, Sharon responds to some of the questions and concerns that often…