Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 54 – Real Love Series: Bell Hooks
Sharon is joined by Bell Hooks for a heartfelt conversation about the transformative power of love. Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist,…
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 latest 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. 53 – Real Love Series: Emma Seppälä
Sharon is joined by Dr. Emma Seppälä to discuss some of the science behind love and compassion. Emma Seppälä Ph.D is the Science Director…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 52 – Real Love Series: Holistic Life Foundation
Sharon is joined by Holistic Life Foundation co-founders Andres Gonzalez and brothers Ali and Atman Smith for a conversation around the role of love…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 51 – Real Love Series: Ram Dass
Sharon sits down with Ram Dass and Raghu Markus for a conversation about Ram Dass’s relationship with his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and how…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 50 – Learn to Love Your Enemies
Live from Deepak HomeBase, Sharon shares wisdom on learning to love your enemies. Love your enemies? An enemy – whether within or without –…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 49 – Contemplating Intentionality
Live from the Garrison Institute, Sharon contemplates the role of intentionality in our actions. Joined by the co-host of the evening, Ethan Nichtern, Sharon…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 48 – Person, Place, Thing with Randy Cohen
On this special episode of Metta Hour, Sharon visits humorist Randy Cohen’s podcast, Person Place Thing, to talk about her most inspirational “Thing,” the…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 47 – Living in the Dharma: Insight Meditation Society Benefit with Joseph Goldstein
Sharon and Joseph talk about overcoming obstacles through meditative practice and living in the dharma. Recorded live from the Insight Meditation Society’s 40th anniversary…
Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 46 – Getting Used To It
Sharon shares insight and words of encouragement on our meditative practice. We get a better understanding of the meaning of the word meditation and…