For the 74th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Roshi Joan Halifax about cultivating the qualities of a compassionate life found in her newest book: Standing at the Edge. Roshi Joan is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, Read More
ON BEING COLUMN • Do Not Judge Yourself for Being Anxious
Do Not Judge Yourself for Being Anxious A Monthly Column By Sharon Salzberg for On Being Published June 5, 2018 I believe that if you are judging yourself because anxiety arises at all, you are probably not being fair Read More
METTA HOUR PODCAST • Episode 73 • Real Love Series • Alanis Morissette
For episode twenty of the Real Love Series on the Metta Hour podcast, Sharon has a candid conversation with Alanis Morissette. Alanis is one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music, with sales of over 60 million albums worldwide. Read More
METTA HOUR PODCAST • Episode 72 • Tsoknyi Rinpoche
For episode 72 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with one of her longtime teachers, Tsoknyi Rinpoche. Recorded live in Louisville, KY at the 2018 Festival of Faiths, this conversation touches on the theme of the 23rd annual festival Read More
ON BEING COLUMN • What to Do When Anxiety Overwhelms You
What to Do When Anxiety Overwhelms You A Monthly Column By Sharon Salzberg for On Being Published May 2, 2018 The overwhelm of anxiety builds and builds — as one thought generates two more thoughts, four more spring from those. Read More
METTA HOUR PODCAST • Episode 71 • Why We Practice w George Mumford
On Episode 71 of the Metta Hour podcast George Mumford joins Sharon for a conversation around why we practice and offers insight to those who are still new to meditation. This episode was recorded live from the Garrison Institute. George Read More
ON BEING COLUMN • Why Anxiety Is So Persuasive — and Pervasive
Why Anxiety Is So Persuasive — and Pervasive A Monthly Column By Sharon Salzberg for On Being Published April 4, 2018 So distracted are we by thoughts of what might happen, we cannot appreciate the circumstances here and now. We cannot move Read More
METTA HOUR PODCAST • Episode 70 • Real Love Series • Love Your Enemies w/ Lily Cushman
For episode nineteen of the Real Love Series on the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon looks at how we can cultivate compassion for our enemies with Lovingkindness practice. This episode features kirtan lead by Lily Cushman who is the co-founder and Read More
ON BEING COLUMN • What Is Really Lost When You Compare Yourself To Others
What Is Really Lost When You Compare Yourself To Others A Monthly Column By Sharon Salzberg for On Being Published March 5, 2018 The comparing mind in some ways can be seen as our friend. Our ability to find patterns, Read More
METTA HOUR PODCAST • Episode 69 • Real Love Series • Catherine Burns
For episode eighteen of the Real Love Series on the Metta Hour podcast, Sharon speaks with Catherine Burns, from the Moth, about transforming our perspective and connecting with others through storytelling. Catherine Burns is The Moth’s long-time Artistic Director. In Read More
