What does real happiness actually feel like, and how can we embody the essence with clarity and compassion? In Episode 13 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “Real Happiness At Work,” Sharon provides a detailed exploration of this perceived problem and Read More
We often experience ourselves as a fragmented and scattered assimilation of thoughts and emotions. How can we gather this fractured energy and return to our natural state of mindful awareness? In Episode 12 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “Concentration and Read More
In Episode 11 of the Metta hour Podcast, “Open Your Heart in Paradise,” Sharon responds to a variety of questions at the 2010 Open Your Heart in Paradise retreat. Topics discussed include the necessity and desire for a spiritual teacher, Read More
In episode 10 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “Mindful Millennials,” Sharon sits down with Raghu Markus and Jared Levy for a discussion about the current spiritual landscape, and some of the more encouraging contrasts from their earlier days in practice. Read More
In episode 9 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “It’s All About Relationship,” Sharon details her origin story in relation to mindfulness practice and describes the different approaches we can take in integrating meditation into our lives. The core teaching begins Read More
“Develop a mind so filled with love that it resembles space.” In Episode 8 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “Love is Space,” Sharon uses this quote, from the Buddha, to emphasize the value in creating a vast and loving space Read More
What is it that we are really looking for from our lives, and do we have the ability to approach these aspirations with genuine confidence? In episode 7 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “Aspirations,” Sharon explore the various ways meditation Read More
In Episode 6 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon dives into the world of forgiveness. Through Loving Kindness we sense our deep connection to the world around us. From that awareness arises compassion, which recognizes suffering, on all levels, and Read More
In Episode 5 of the Metta Hour Podcast, “The Eight-Fold Path,” Sharon is joined by her longtime friend, Raghu Markus, for a thoughtful and thorough discussion of the principles involved in the Buddhist teaching of the Eightfold Path, as well Read More
Within Buddhism, Faith is not held as a commodity, but is actually experienced as a journey that we embark upon. In Episode 3 of the Metta hour Podcast, “Faith & Lovingkindness,” Sharon explores and investigates the insight surrounding this extraordinary Read More
