Caverly Morgan joins Sharon for episode 295 of the Metta Hour Podcast to talk about her book, The Heart of Who We Are.
Caverly Morgan is a teacher of awakening, nonprofit founder, speaker, and author who blends the original spirit of Zen with a modern, non-dual, and relational approach. Her practice began in 1995 and has included eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She has been teaching contemplative practice since 2001. Caverly supports others in remembering our true nature—not through more techniques or self-improvement strategies, but through presence, inquiry, and togetherness. The Heart of Who We Are was released in 2022 from St. Martin’s Essentials. Her other book, A Kids Book About Mindfulness, was released in 2024. She is a founder of the nonprofits Peace in Schools and Realizing Freedom Together, and has pioneered ways for communities to awaken collectively, making teachings that lead to liberation accessible to all. This is Caverly’s first appearance on the Metta Hour Podcast.
In this conversation, Caverly and Sharon speak about:
- What drew Caverly to the dharma
- Her eight years in a Zen monastery
- Going from monastic life to teaching youth
- Caverly’s definitions of Zen and non-duality
- Being aware of awareness itself
- The shadows of any practice
- The practice of inquiry and togetherness
- What inspired the book, The Heart of Who We Are
- The CARE framework
- What self-compassion offers
- Caverly’s work with Dr. Kristin Neff
- How personal practice impacts others
- Mindfulness with young kids
- The Realizing Freedom Together nonprofit
Additional Resources
The episode closes with a guided meditation from Caverly. You can learn more about Caverly’s work right here.