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Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. As one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, she has inspired generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness (now in its second edition) and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her upcoming workbook, Living Lovingkindness, will be released in January 2027 by St. Martin’s Essentials. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed eight million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com

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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. www.sharonsalzberg.com

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Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, NY Times bestselling author of fifteen books, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She is among the first to bring meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. www.sharonsalzberg.com

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Sharon Salzberg pictured in 2017 smiling with glasses and shoulder-length brown hair wearing a pink blouse, standing in front of a colorful, ornate background with Buddhist statues. Photograph by Tawni Bannister

Sharon Salzberg pictured in black and white in 2017 smiling with glasses and shoulder-length brown hair wearing a blouse, standing in front of a ornate background with Buddhist statues. Photograph by Tawni Bannister

Sharon Salzberg photographed in 2015 with light brown wavy hair wearing a purple shirt, smiling, indoors with a blurred background of a window and trees. Photograph by Fabio Filippi.

Sharon Salzberg photographed in black and white 2015 with wavy hair wearing a button-down shirt, smiling, indoors with a blurred background of a window and trees. Photograph by Fabio Filippi.

Sharon Salzberg photographed in 2015 with glasses and a purple shirt,smiling while speaking into a microphone in front of an audience, with indoor plants and a large window in the background. Photograph by Fabio Filippi.

Sharon Salzberg photographed in 2015 with glasses and shoulder-length hair, wearing a purple shirt, is speaking to a group of diverse people in a casual setting near a window, with a blurred cityscape in the background. Photograph by Fabio Filippi.

Books

Book cover titled "Living Loving-Kindness Workbook" by Sharon Salzberg with a yellow background and a concentric swirl pattern. Subtitle reads "transforming fear and judgment into compassion and purpose". Publisher is St Martin's Essentials.

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Living Lovingkindness Workbook: Transforming Fear and Judgment into Compassion and Purpose

St. Martin's Essentials, January 2027, Paperback & eBook

From meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, this workbook brings lovingkindness to life as a salve for fear, loneliness, anger, and alienation. This dynamic workbook shares lovingkindness as the antidote we need today—a powerful practice that can help us loosen the fear and anger we feel towards ourselves and others, and instead meet reality with kindness and compassion. Whether you’re new to Sharon’s work or have practiced with her for years, this workbook invites you to experiment with lovingkindness in new ways.

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Kind Karl: A Little Crocodile with Big Feelings

Written with Jason Gruhl, Illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain, Shambhala Publications, December 2025, Hardcover & eBook

A grumpy crocodile learns what good can come when he chooses kindness in this delightful picture book for kids ages 4–8. With everyday examples, approachable language, and adorable illustrations, adults will love introducing kids to mindfulness and meditation, inspiring them to look inward with curiosity and kindness. Karl is a crocodile who lives in Orlando. He loves cardigans, crepes, and combing his hair. And he has a terrible temper! Full of lovable animal characters, this playful story is a children’s adaptation of Sharon Salzberg’s beloved book Lovingkindness.

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