Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher and New York Times best-selling author. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. Sharon has been a student of meditation since 1971, guiding retreats worldwide since 1974. She is a weekly columnist for On Being, a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and the author of many books including Real Happiness, Lovingkindness, and Real Change.
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The Gift of Loving-Kindness 

World-renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg reveals that we don’t have to make anything happen while practicing loving-kindness. With time, you’ll notice its benefits. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • July 21, 2020
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Loving People As They Are 

Through paying attention we learn that we are in a vibrant, enriching relationship with everyone around us, says Sharon Salzberg, even strangers. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • March 13, 2019
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Feeling Lonely? Embrace Compassion 

In a world driven by competition and comparison, Sharon Salzberg contends shifting our definition of love might be the key to reconnecting to what matters most. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • March 1, 2019
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