Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.
She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 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 twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her forthcoming release, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom, is set for release in April of 2023 from Flatiron Books. www.sharonsalzberg.com
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 270
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Ep. 90 – Guy Armstrong
For Sharon’s 90th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, she speaks with longtime friend, Guy Armstrong.
Guy Armstrong has practiced Insight Meditation for over 40 years, including training as a Buddhis…
00:54:53 |
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Ep. 89 – Krishna Das
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00:43:19 |
Mon 07 Jan 2019
Ep. 88 – Frank Ostaseski celebrating Joan Halifax Book “Standing at the Edge”
In Episode 88 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon joins Frank Ostaseski at an event that was recorded live at the JCC Manhattan in September of 2018 in celebration of Joan Halifax’s new book release, “…
01:20:00 |
Mon 24 Dec 2018
Ep. 87 – Ruth King
In Episode 87 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with author, teacher and activist, Ruth King.
Ruth King is an international teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition, blending mindfulness a…
00:59:00 |
Tue 11 Dec 2018
Ep. 86 – Oren Jay Sofer
In Episode 86 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with teacher and author, Oren Jay Sofer.
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00:52:04 |
Tue 27 Nov 2018
Ep. 85 – Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.
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Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. is a co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living in West L…
00:52:38 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
Ep. 84 – Lama Tsomo
For Episode 84 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Lama Tsomo, an American lama, author, and co-founder of the Namchak Foundation.
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01:05:29 |
Mon 29 Oct 2018
Ep. 83 – John O’Donohue
For Episode 83 of the Metta Hour Podcast, enjoy this conversation from the archives between Sharon and beloved author and Celtic mystic, John O’Donohue.
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01:18:25 |
Mon 15 Oct 2018
Ep. 82 – Rich Fernandez
In Episode 82 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Rich Fernandez, Ph.D.
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Rich Fernandez is the CEO of…
00:48:36 |
Mon 01 Oct 2018
Ep. 81 – Lama Tsultrim Allione
Sharon speaks with longtime colleague Lama Tsultrim Allione for the 81st episode of the Metta Hour Podcast.
Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/metta-hour-ep-81-lama-tsu…
00:52:26 |
Sun 23 Sep 2018
Ep. 80 – Rhonda V. Magee
For the 80th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon sits down with colleague Rhonda V. Magee.
Rhonda V. Magee is Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco and is an internationally-reco…
00:57:31 |
Tue 04 Sep 2018
Ep. 79 – Radical Love with Dr. Omid Safi
For the 79th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon sits down with writer and teacher, Omid Safi. Omid is the Director of Duke University’s Islamic Studies Center and is the author of several book…
00:56:14 |
Mon 20 Aug 2018
Ep. 78 – How to Be Single and Happy with Dr. Jenny Taitz
For Episode 78 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Dr. Jennifer Taitz. Dr. Taitz is a board-certified cognitive-behavioral clinical psychologist, a certified dialectical behavioral therapis…
00:51:47 |
Mon 06 Aug 2018
Ep. 77 – Daphne Zuniga
For the 77th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon chats with actress, activist and meditator, Daphne Zuniga.
Daphne is beloved by generations of moviegoers for her performances in such classic …
00:57:17 |
Tue 24 Jul 2018
Ep. 76 – Finding the Space to Lead with Janice Marturano
In episode 76 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks in depth with colleague, Janice Marturano.
Janice Marturano is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Mindful Leadership, a no…
00:52:01 |
Tue 10 Jul 2018
Ep. 75 – His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
For episode 75 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon shares a talk from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
In this 1979 talk at Insight Meditation Society, His Holiness looks at the potential for spiritu…
00:44:28 |
Mon 25 Jun 2018
Ep. 74 – Roshi Joan Halifax
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.
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00:46:09 |
Mon 11 Jun 2018
Ep. 73 – Real Love Series: Alanis Morissette
For episode twenty of the Real Love Series of the Metta Hour podcast, Sharon has a candid conversation with Alanis Morissette. In this episode, Sharon and Alanis talk about addiction, creativity, me…
00:40:02 |
Mon 28 May 2018
Ep. 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…
00:49:59 |
Mon 14 May 2018
Ep. 71 – Why We Practice with George Mumford
Live from the Garrison Institute, George Mumford joins Sharon for a conversation around why we practice and offers insight to those who are still new to meditation.
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00:46:07 |
Mon 23 Apr 2018
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